Activity Morning

(Also known as "Activity Day")

“Activity Day” 2010 will be held in the Burridge Gym at McMaster University on the morning of “Judging Day” for the 2010 Fair.

March 25th, 2010 - 9:00 am to Noon

This year an expanded invitation to Grade 7&8 classes will take place. The plan is to fill all 1,500 available seats with BASEF students, teachers, Grade 7&8 classes, while still having room for parents and siblings of BASEF students who want to attend.

Schedule of Presentations

8:30 – 9:00 am	Doors open to gym
9:00 – 9:30 am	Predictive Services – IR camera technology demonstration
9:30 – 10:30 am	McMaster – Special Presentation of The Engineering & Science Fireball Show
10:30 – 11:15 am	McMaster – Chemistry Department Show
11:15 – Noon	The Electric Vehicle Society of Canada - Electric Cars

Student Dropoff:

Student dropoff will be inside McMaster University. There is no cost if you enter and leave the parking lot promptly (<15 minutes).

Bus Dropoff:

Buses bringing in classes of Grade 7&8 students are to use Forsythe Ave. to prevent congestion within the university. Please inform your bus driver to minimize time on Forsythe Ave. (drop off and pickup only...no parking) to respect the privacy of the Forsythe Ave. residents. Classes are to proceed directly (with teacher escort) to the gym once they are dropped off to minimize disruption to the university. There will be BASEF volunteers to help guide the way.

Special Notes for Activity Morning:

1. Student "guests" are restricted to parents - younger siblings are allowed only if accompanied by a parent.
2. Grade 7 & 8 classes attending Activity Morning must be accompanied by a teacher and an appropriate number of volunteers. This should be treated as a school trip. No food will be allowed for classes. Classes are to return to school after the presentations.
3. Classes will not be allowed into the gym to see the BASEF projects on "Activity Day".
   

   (Public viewing of projects will be Saturday (morning only) 9 am to Noon. All are welcome and encouraged to come on Saturday Morning.)

BASEF Student Lunch

All BASEF students are to bring their own lunch. There are no provisions on site for a lunch. Students are to remain in the bleacher and eat.

Noon – 12:45 pm Lunch – you may eat your own packed lunch

Additional Information on Presentations

The Engineering & Science Fireball Show - McMaster - Biography

http://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/fireball/
The Engineering & Science Fireball Show is McMaster’s educational and entertaining travelling presentation which utilizes science demonstrations and multimedia to increase students' awareness of and interest in engineering programs, careers, and related futures. The one-hour Show highlights the wonder and relevance of applied science in the many varied fields of engineering, as well as outlining ways a future career in engineering can benefit society as a whole. The Show emphasizes the value of key skills, strengths, and abilities that scientists and engineers contribute as creative problem solvers in a wide range of possible applications.

McMaster Engineering has brought the Fireball Show back to BASEF for a special presentation.

McMaster Chemistry - COOl- CHe-m CaBaReT - Biography

http://www.chemistry.mcmaster.ca/
The world of atoms and molecules moves very fast. We experience this motion as chemical reactions or physical processes. This show highlights the dance of the atoms with explosions - we make water from a hovering balloon, colors - we see metal atoms in flames, and electricity - we drive a chemical reaction backwards with an electric current. Even if we slow the dance to -200 degrees Celsius, interesting things can happen.

Professor Randy Dumont has taught first year chemistry for many years. Though his research is in the area of theory of molecular dynamics, and involves only numerical experiments in the cpu of a computer, he enjoys being reminded that chemistry deals with the real world of stuff around us when he does wet chemistry demonstrations for students of all ages.

The Electric Vehicle Society of Canada - Biography

http://www.evsociety.ca/index.php
Howard Hutt, President of The Electric Vehicle Society of Canada will present on the topic of Electric Cars.

Electric Vehicle Society of Canada Mission Statement:

To investigate and promote clean transportation technologies with a focus on Electric Energy for Propulsion. We are enthusiasts, engineers and environmentalists.

The Electric Vehicle Society of Canada (EVSC or EVS for short) provides a forum for members to discuss and promote personal experiences in building or converting a variety of vehicles to Electric Propulsion. Our members examine cars, electric bicycles, scooters, boats, possibly aircraft, and other modes of electric transportation.

EVS members have participated in various events from the annual world Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS), the Tour de Sol, the Toronto Auto Dealer Association (TADA) Auto Show, and the Molson Indy (Now Called "GrandPrix Toronto"). We Have Also Exibited at the Green Living Show.

Encouraging Electric Vehicle Conversions in High Schools is an important activity that is ongoing, and is supported by our Conversion Manual.

Electric vehicles have a number of distinct advantages over more traditional, internal combustion engine vehicles.
Here are a few reasons to consider an electric vehicle:

- Zero Emissions: Clean Running.
- Low cost operation: 1 - 3 Cents Per Mile Energy Costs.
- Simple Design: 1 Moving Part in the Motor.
- Greater Efficiency: No Idling, No Warming Up.
- Make your own Fuel: Solar/Wind, etc.

Predictive Services- Biography

http://www.predictiveservice.com/About/info.aspx
Al Hines will demonstrate the capabilities of IR technology.

Al is responsible for overseeing Predictive Service Canada's operations such as business and functional planning and development of business relationships.

His background experience in the Non-Destructive Evaluation and Predictive Technologies industries span for almost 3 decades. He had enjoyed a 27-year career at Dofasco Steel (ArcelorMittal Hamilton) where he worked for the Engineering & Maintenance Technology, Predictive Technologies and Equipment Reliability Departments. For most of his career he served as the Infrared Specialist where he dedicated his efforts to provide greater value in predictive / preventive applications. His work ethics and energy, along with the company's vision and support led to the practice of combining the technologies. Working in unison with the other various technologies such as vibration analysis, lube oil and others delivered a better understanding for early process and equipment changes. These early changes and an understanding of the failure methods increased the value of the reliability program. The practices also lead to a greater competitive advantage in the industry through overall cost reductions, increased productivity and quality and a safer and environmentally healthier place to work.

Prior to joining Predictive Service, he served as General Manager of Absolute Thermography, which specialized in reliability service, consulting and training.

Allan attended Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario, were he studied Non-Destructive Testing along with Air-conditioning and Refrigeration. He has several Infrared certifications from various training institutes in Canada and the United States as well as Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) certification with the Canadian Government. Allan is an executive member with the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) - Hamilton Chapter.

Interested in Bringing a Class to Activity Day?

All 1,000 spots for classes to attend Activity Day 2010 have been filled.

Thanks to all the teachers for their interest.