Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta will host a huge STEM expo Saturday, with girls getting a chance to take part in a crime scene investigation, learn about the physics behind remote control cars, and ride an actual hovercraft.
The hovercraft is more like a hoverboard (think Marty McFly in Back to the Future). The Girl Scouts version is it’s DIY with everyday materials like plywood or skateboards and an air source like a leaf blower. By shaping the board and cutting holes to accommodate the air source, the board “floats” allowing the rider to move about the floor. There will be a contained area for girls to not only ride the hovercraft but and also learn about what makes a hoverboard work - the physics, velocity, etc.
And the crime solving activities will do hair analysis and other forensics to solve the mystery of who stole the Girl Scout cookies.
The festival is open to all girls, not just Girl Scouts. About 2,500 people are expected to attend.
Here are more details on the event:
WHO: Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta will host a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Expo to engage girls in hands-on opportunities exploring engineering, computer science, and the physical sciences.
WHAT: A one-day event for girls and their families featuring more than 40 STEM activities, demonstrations and performances. Activities include:
Crime Solving with Forensics – Use blood typing, hair analysis and fingerprinting to solve the mystery of who stole the Girl Scout cookies
Revving-Up with Remote Control Cars – Understanding the physics behind velocity, drifting and inertia as a Girl Scout car races along a custom built race track
Riding an actual hovercraft and powering a human hamster wheel
Take home STEM goodie bags to the first 500 participants.
Workshops - Workshops for ages 5-17 to dive into the wonders of STEM! Workshops are on a first come, first serve basis.
Exhibitors - Exhibitors include Maker Faire, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, eCYBERMISSION, Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Zoo Atlanta, North Fulton Amateur Radio League, Discover Science Center, Kell Robotics, Georgia Power/TWIG, Atlanta Science Festival, Hot Shot RC Raceway
WHERE: North Atlanta Trade Center
1700 Jeurgens Court
Norcross, GA 30093-2219
WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
COST: $20 for Girl Scouts; $15 for Adult Members; $30 for non-Girl Scouts
Important note. Tickets should be purchased ahead of time alone. There likely won't be walk up tickets available on the day of the event.
