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WEBELO SCOUTS 
Explore the world around you through the eyes of a --- Scientist --- Geologist --- Engineer 

Scientist

• Investigate physics through a series of hands on experiments demonstrating Bernoulli’s Principle, Pascal’s Law and Newton’s Law of Inertia
• Water will be the medium of choice as the boys conduct experiments with atmospheric pressure, air pressure and water pressure.
• They will create optical illusions, study crystal formations and begin to reason like a scientist using Scientific Method.

 Geologist 

• Are you a ROCK HOUND?    Investigate how geologists classify rocks-- Perform some tests geologists use to identify rocks 
• What can rocks tell us about the earth?     Create a fossil casting to help understand how fossils are formed
• Toothpaste is made from ROCKS??!!   Investigate which everyday materials are made from rocks and minerals    

 Engineer        

• How many engineers does it take to design and build a car?
• We will discuss the different occupations in engineering as the boys become engineers by doing the following:
  • BUILD a bridge    
  • LAUNCH a catapult  
  • DESIGN a structure, room, car    
  • TEST some simple machines

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