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Heavy Metal II: Amped on Wind Power
Watch teams of high school students from across the country compete in an all-day challenge to build wind turbines that can hoist empty garbage cans to the ceiling of the Blue Wing. Explore a range of "windy" activities with Museum Exhibit Halls interpreters and educators from the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation.
The day culminates in a "big bang" as all the cans — as many as 30 — are released in one loud finale.
Heavy Metal, a collaboration with the Lemelson-MIT Program, is part of EurekaFest, a multi-day celebration designed to empower a legacy of inventors. For more information about EurekaFest activities citywide June 24 - 27: 617-253-3352, web.mit.edu/invent.
| Format | Special Program |
| Grades | n/a – n/a |
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| Location | Blue Wing, Lower Level — Museum of Science, Boston |
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| Duration | 8 hours |
| Fee | Free with Exhibit Halls admission. |
| Related Links | EurekaFest |
Heavy Metal II: Amped on Wind Power
Heavy Metal II: Amped on Wind Power
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June 27, 2009: 8:30 am
Heavy Metal II: Amped on Wind Power
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