GS Troop 58114 Meeting | Mechanical Engineering
Sun, Nov 02
|Lindstrom
Welcome to the world of mechanical engineering! When you’ve earned these three badges, you’ll know how to use the Design Thinking Process to solve problems like an engineer. Every day, a mechanical engineer invents another machine to help people or solve a problem.
Time & Location
Nov 02, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lindstrom, 12400 316th St, Lindstrom, MN 55045, USA
Guests
About the event
Join Patsy and April on an exciting journey to explore the fascinating world of air power while creating your very own alternative fuel vehicle! Begin by discovering the concepts of potential and kinetic energy as you design and construct a balloon car. Once your vehicle is ready, put it to the test and evaluate its performance, sharing your findings with others. Don’t forget to think of innovative ways to enhance your design! After earning this badge, you’ll not only be able to engineer a balloon-powered car, but you’ll also gain a deeper understanding of jet propulsion and the principles of energy. Next, dive into the mechanics of simple machines by creating a heavy-lifting crane. Investigate both simple and compound machines, design and build your crane, then test its capabilities. Again, evaluate your results and brainstorm improvements to your design. Upon earning this badge, you’ll be equipped to construct and test…