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Week of July 29, 2024

The Farm

Farmers uphold values and responsibilities often taken for granted in urban life. The expectations for the world of agriculture are generous, wherein workers in agricultural careers are meant to produce goods for those detached from such lifestyles. Fr...

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Week of July 29, 2024

First Circuits

Humans have always recognized electricity in lightning bolts and fur that crackles when stroked. But the practical uses of electricity - circuits - have been discovered mostly from Eli Whitney's time to the present in simple experiments and creative ac...

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Week of July 29, 2024

Messing About in Boats: Admiral Nelson's Navy

Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.
- Water Rat, Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Gramme 1908

Join us for a week devoted to learning about...

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Week of July 29, 2024

Build A Computer!

How does a computer actually work? It’s not magic, it’s science!

Over the course of a week, peel back some of the mystery and learn about topics such as binary numbers, boolean logic, static memory, and system clocks. Find out how a processo...

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Week of July 29, 2024

The Ceramics Factory

Have you ever wondered how your dishes were made? In this workshop, you will learn some of the processes used in industrial ceramics fabrication. Use split-casting molds to make a set of uniform cups for your table, add a handle and call it a mug. Make...

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Week of July 29, 2024

3D Printing

We’ve all been there. Your favorite toy car broke or your dog bit your legos. There’s no way to salvage that beloved item that had been so dear to your heart. Look no further! With the help of 3D Printing, those forgotten, disfigured items can be n...

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