Science and Engineering Challenge Deakin University, Geelong Friday 8 th May, 2009

A HOVERCRAFT What can you make from a garbage bag, a polystyrene butchers tray, masking tape, balsa wood and a simple fan mechanism?

What can you make from a garbage bag, a polystyrene butchers tray, masking tape, balsa wood and a simple fan mechanism?

BACK TO THE FUTURE? How do you make a turbine to drive a train......

How do you make a turbine to drive a train......

BALSA WOOD BRIDGE What bridge design is best to resist the “Bridge Buster”?

What bridge design is best to resist the “Bridge Buster”?

THE DISH Can you decipher the code from “Outer Space”?

Can you decipher the code from “Outer Space”?

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A HOUSE Can you construct an “Eco – abode” that collects rainwater, stays cool, resists wind and supports a helicopter?

Can you construct an “Eco – abode” that collects rainwater, stays cool, resists wind and supports a helicopter?

LEPRECHAUN BAZOOKA! Can you create a compression cannon to knock over a leprechaun?

Can you create a compression cannon to knock over a leprechaun?

“ WHO GETS THE WATER?” A challenge to use gravity to your advantage and distribute water effectively.

A challenge to use gravity to your advantage and distribute water effectively.

Hawkesdale P12 College Year 10 students Thanks to University of Newcastle, Deakin University, Geelong and Rotary Australia.