Future Flight Hawaii Day Exploration Program, University of Hawaii at Hilo
June 13-17, 2005
Return to the Moon (Apollo: the Next Generation)

Module descriptions
Earth-Moon ABCs I(compare the moon and Earth by building a model)
What are polymers?(learn about polymers through working with Ghost Crystals, astronaut diaper powder, Insta Snow, and the newest toy, Insta Worms)
Cat-A-Pult Physics(learn about forces and motion by working with spring tension and the angle of launch of your lunar cat; what would happen if this was done on the moon?)
Lunar Solar Rover I(there is no gasoline station on the moon; solar power could be used to transport you on the lunar base and beyond)
Lunar 3D Topgraphy(work with special 3D glasses and create a lunar landscape in 3D)
Earth-Moon ABCs II(use a special compass, protractor and ruler and compare the sizes of the Earth and Moon)
Lunar Solar Rover II(complete and test your lunar solar rover in a race across the lunar maria)
Earth-Moon ABCs III(what would happen if you tried to walk on the moon without a space suit; work with a mini vacuum chamber and find out what happens to the marshmallow astronaut)
Life Support(testing an astronaut's urine sample could give clues as to a disease or malfunction of an organ)
Goldberg Challenge(can you light a bulb in 5 simple steps.stretch your imagination and make the most entertaining method of lighting a bulb)
Recycling Science(use film cans and make simple science tools such as a kaleidoscope, a rocket or a jet boat)
Solar Sailing(the future America's Cup will feature a solar sail race around the moon and back using the solar wind)
Lunar Roller Coaster(design and test the most entertaining and longest lasting roller coaster ride on the moon)
Launch to the Moon(learn Newton's Laws and test your straw rocket in your launch to land on the moon)
Science Magic Tricks(learn the science behind simple magic tricks that you can entertain your family and friends with)
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updated: Tue Mar 29 21:05:13 HST 2005