Discover mechanical engineering through these activities. Engineering is everywhere – see how YOU can make an impact in today’s world. Explore Engineering Let’s Get Energized Go Green Dream it! Sketch it! Model it! Building for Tomorrow When I’ve earned this badge, I will know more about mechanical engineering and how engineers make the world a…
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Mechanical Engineering: Balloon Car
Learn about air power and create an alternative fuel car. Learn about potential and kinetic energy Design and build a balloon car Test your balloon-powered car Analyze and share results Brainstorm ways to improve your design When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to engineer a balloon-powered car and understand potential energy, kinetic energy,…
Mechanical Engineering: Crane
Learn about simple machines and how they work together as you build your own heavy-lifting crane. Explore simple and compound machines Design and build a crane Test your crane Analyze and share your results Brainstorm ways to improve your design When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to build and test a crane and…
Mechanical Engineering: Paddle Boat
Explore how paddle boats work and engineer your own paddle boat. Explore how paddle boats work Design and build a rubber band-powered paddle boat Test your rubber band-powered paddle boat Analyze and share your results Brainstorm ways to improve your design When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to build and test a paddle…
MEdia
Taking a critical look at media from movies to music to TV, Cadettes learn how to reshape negative messages into positive ones. As they continue on the MEdia Journey, they may re-write hurtful song lyrics, start a blog about movies, or use social media to combat stereotypes. Part of the Journeys sequence. Earned by Cadette Scouts.