Saturday October 13, 2007
ACTIVITIES
Participants will be assigned to two hands-on, small group activities. These are examples:
Saturday October 13, 2007
ACTIVITIES
Participants will be assigned to two hands-on, small group activities. These are examples:
I Scream, You Scream
What's the quickest way to freeze milk into ice cream? Make it with liquid nitrogen! Instant ice cream!
How to Weigh and Measure a BIG Snake
Well, how would you do it??? It's not as easy as it sounds!
Tracking an Epidemic!
Role-play an epidemic and then use logic to track back to "patient zero" (who started it?).
Secret Codes
Use a computer to read and write in secret codes! You will get to make up your own secret code, find out what makes a code good, and try to read secret messages.
Paper Clip Motor
Learn how electric motors work, and make one of your very own using some wire, paperclips, and a magnet!
The Rhythm of Your Heart
See the rhythm of your heart by shining light through your finger and watching the changes on a computer. Try to change the rhythm by running, holding a snake (!), or lying down.
Molecular Coin Sorter
Play with test tubes and colorful liquid to learn how scientists determine the sizes of tiny molecules.
Gyroscopes and Angular Momentum
Discover some of the odd consequences of angular momentum. Investigate a strange suitcase with a mind of its own!