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EurekaFest: Heavy Metal IV
Watch teams of high school students from across the country compete in an all-day design challenge: to build wind turbines powerful enough to hoist metal garbage cans 40 feet to the Museum's ceiling! The day culminates in a "big bang" when the cans — as many as 30 in all — are released in one loud finale.
Throughout the day, engineering and invention activities for families include:
> Engineering Design Challenges
> Wind energy interpretations
> Opportunities to meet local inventors from Continuum and explore their designs. Inventions include the Reebok Pump and One Laptop Per Child.
Attention Girl Scouts!
The Museum of Science is offering FREE admission for girl scouts and their chaperones on June 18. Troops of up to 25 students and 5 chaperones can register online for free admission at tiny.cc/eurekascouts, or follow the link below. Deadline to register is June 13.
For more information about citywide EurekaFest activities June 15 - 18: 617-253-3352, eurekafest.org
Heavy Metal is part of EurekaFest, a multi-day celebration presented by the Lemelson-MIT Program designed to empower a legacy of inventors through activities that inspire youth, honor role models, and encourage creativity and problem-solving. Supported by Continuum.
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| Location | Blue Wing, Lower Level — Museum of Science, Boston |
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| Duration | 5 hours |
| Fee | Free with Exhibit Halls admission. |
| Related Links | EurekaFest Cahners ComputerPlace Discovery Center Paper Bridge Engineering Scout Registration |
EurekaFest: Heavy Metal IV
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June 18, 2011: 11:00 a.m.
EurekaFest: Heavy Metal IV
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Exhibit
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