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There are currently four hands-on stations at the Encounter:
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Exploring Physics -
Students experience basic concepts in the area of physics in
an interactive and fun hands-on way. |
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Exploring Flight -
Students will explore the principles of flight, use of wind tunnels,
and computers to design rotorcraft. |
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Exploring Space -
Students have the opportunity to see themselves in the roles
of astronauts, engineers, and research scientists on a simulated
space mission performing a variety of tasks and experiments. |
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Exploring Earth - Students
work with scientific information gathered from space missions
and
high
altitude
flights to better
understand our planet. |
Target Audience: Visiting student groups are fourth, fifth and sixth
graders. In addition, teachers participate in workshops.
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