Water

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Build a water pump that honors Indian Educator, Arvind Gupta’s design. Learn how to engineer the optimal angles and speed to help this work at its best. Connect motion and transfer of energy to help you create a water pump that fans out water. Always fun on a hot day!

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Canal boats tell the story of the first bold man-made trade network, of community cooperation, of the ingenious use of water power. Construct a boat, its mules, people and canal bed in 1/4th" scale. Operate a model lock. With the rich illustrations of Peter Spier's Erie Canal ©1970

Connecticut History for the canal communities: New Haven, Hamden, Cheshire, Southington, Plainville

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In the first half of the 19th century, Connecticut joined the race to California and China in sleek, bold Clipper Ships. Construct a model clipper with a hold to export and import cargo that built Connecticut's industry and commerce. Choose and craft your cargo to transport. Trade with your classmates.