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Explore the world around you through the eyes of a --- Scientist
--- Geologist --- Engineer
Scientist
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Investigate physics through a series of hands on experiments demonstrating
Bernoulli’s Principle, Pascal’s Law and Newton’s
Law of Inertia
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Water
will be the medium of choice as the boys conduct experiments with atmospheric
pressure, air pressure and water pressure.
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They will
create optical illusions, study crystal formations and begin to reason like a
scientist using Scientific Method.
Geologist 
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Are you a
ROCK HOUND? Investigate how geologists classify rocks-- Perform some
tests geologists use to identify rocks
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What can
rocks tell us about the earth? Create a fossil casting to help understand
how fossils are formed
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Toothpaste is made from ROCKS??!! Investigate which everyday
materials are made from rocks and minerals
Engineer
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How many
engineers does it take to design and build a car?
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We will
discuss the different occupations in engineering as the boys become engineers
by doing the following:
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BUILD a bridge
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LAUNCH a catapult
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DESIGN
a structure, room,
car
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TEST
some simple machines
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