Program Information |
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Title:
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The Science Behind Explosives |
Description:
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Be part of the action as engineers, geologists, and explosives experts take us behind the scenes through the process used to create a safe and successful blast of rock from the quarry. Join us from Bussen Quarry located along the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri. Be part of the action as engineers, geologists, and explosives experts take us behind the scenes through the process used to create a safe and successful blast of rock from the quarry. Take a tour of the quarry and its operation. Interact with geologists to learn about the type of rock in the quarry and how it is used in road construction. Ask questions of the explosives experts about how they select which part of the quarry to explode, how to place and set the blast charges, and the safety plans they incorporate into the process. Countdown to the blast and watch it happen. |
Delivery: |
Interactive Videoconferencing |
Date:
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
Start Time:
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10:00 AM |
End Time:
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11:00 AM |
Grade Levels: |
Students in grades 6th - 12th. |
Fee: |
Free |
Interaction Information: |
Only one site will be chosen to interact. All other sites will be "view only". |
Bandwidth: |
384K |
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Comments: |
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Program URL: |
http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=3172 |
REGISTRATION: |
Click here to begin the registration process |
TETN or ESC Sponsor (Program Coordinator) |
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Sponsor: |
TETN |
Sponsor Contact: |
Gerri Maglia |
Sponsor Phone: |
(512) 919-5171 |
Sponsor Email: |
gerri.maglia@esc13.txed.net |
Content Provider |
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Name: |
HEC-TV Live! |
To participate, contact your Education Service Center or the above listed sponsor if you have questions.