Kids 9-11 Years - Workshop Option A
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Activity |
Hazards | Mitigation |
| Cryogenics: Learn about the field of cryogenics, see the effect of cryogenic temperatures on everyday items, check out super-levitation and watch a short movie on super-fluid helium phenomenon - CHILL OUT! |
Liquid nitrogen can burn you! |
Stay in the safe area Don’t touch the liquid nitrogen |
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The Big Bang: Learn about the secrets of the universe! Find out about the mysteries of matter and anti-matter in this NEW hands-on workshop – FEEL THE FORCE! |
You could get wet |
Listen to your instructor |
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Vacuum: Experience the discipline that is required to make a good vacuum. You will mount flanges and leak-check a vacuum system. Watch the effect of a vacuum on different materials- SUCK IT IN! |
Cuts, bumps, scrapes from dropping or slipping tools |
Follow instructions when using tools Use safety glasses |
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Electronics 1: Build a continuity checker complete with test leads and indicator light. Work one on one with an electronics tech to strip, solder and assemble the unit that you will take home - ZAP! |
You could burn yourself or solder could “pop” into your eye or you could cut yourself with wire strippers |
Pick- up a hot soldering iron ONLY by the handle; keep the tip and the metal barrel away from fingers, skin, clothing Strip wire away from you, other kids or solid objects and keep your fingers away from the cutting edges |
Kids 9 to 11 years - Option A or Option B or Option C Kids 12 years & up - Option D or Option E or Option F