Paleontology:
There is a dinosaur at SLAC! Well, not a dinosaur
but a really old (15 million years old) mammal!
Learn about Paleoparadoxia, unearthed here at SLAC.
Go on your own expedition - DIG DEEP!
Critters.
Cutting or bumping yourself with a digging
tool.
Look for and keep away from
critters (snakes, ticks and spiders).
Wash your
hands when done.
Use tools carefully.
Wear safety glasses.
Earth Day: Junior
Hydrogeologists Wanted! Invent a filter to clean
dirty water (and learn a little about soil and
groundwater aquifers in the process).
Cuts, bumps or scrapes from dropping or
slipping tools.
Listen to your instructor.
Do not drink the water used for the
activity.
Wash hands when done.
Monster Muscles:
Learn how levers and pulleys work. Play tug of war
and see the little guy over come the big guy! Weigh
yourself and learn how to lift yourself up with half
your weight! Brains, not brawn, win - RULE!
Fingers pinched in pulleys.
Sudden drop in lever.
Pay attention to what is going on.
Watch you fingers.
Magnetics: Build your own electromagnet
and use it in a “shocking” demonstration of “step up”
power. Test your aim with a magnet powered accelerator.
Make your own magnets and - PUSH! PULL!