Stand in a bubble/repost
Lorie McGraw (llmcgraw@WORLDNET.ATT.NET)
Thu, 26 Jun 1997 15:32:49 +0000
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>Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 09:22:49 CDT
>From: Vandergriff Rhonda <D242HLH@SEMOVM.SEMO.EDU>
>Subject: kids in bubbles
..................... instructions on how to make bubble
>solution and how to make a bubble big enough to put a kid in it. It
>involved a wading pool. Could you PLEASE post it again or E-mail me
>privately?
>
>Rhonda V
Here it is again. Enjoy!
Lorie McGraw
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From: "Jessica Law" <Jessica_Law@msn.com>
To: "Lorie McGraw" <llmcgraw@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Bubble Stuff
Date: Sat, 3 May 97 19:29:06 +0000
Dear Lorie,
Please send this to your friend and post on Scouts-L. I hope the directions
make sense! I'm so proud that I am actually giving something back to Scout-L!
THE HUMAN BUBBLE
The Human Bubble was constructed by Pack 307 at the Indian Waters Council
Scouting EXPO 97 in Columbia, South Carolina. The apparatus was a big hit
with the kids and won a first place ribbon. The purpose of this project is
to let kids see what it is like to be inside a bubble. If you have any
questions, you may direct them to Karen Law by e-mail:
lawk@app1.dor.state.sc.us.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
*Dipping Pool
*Hula Hoop Wrapped with Knitting Yarn
*Bubble Solution: Consisting of 10 gallons of Water; 1/2 gallon of Dawn
Dishwashing Liquid; 1/2 gallon of Bubble Solution (just like you blew
through the little rings when you were a little kid)
*Structure To Raise and Lower the Hula Hoop
This project consist of basically two parts. First you must construct a
structure by which you can raise and lower a hula hoop. The hula hoop must be
lowered into a pool which contains a bubble solution. When the hula hoop is
in the pool, the Scout steps into the center of the pool. Another Scout will
then pull the hula hoop up above the Scout's head, forming a bubble. When the
bubble pops, the Scout steps off, the hula hoop is lowered into the solution,
and the next one gets in.
Use your Scouting talents to construct a structure to raise and lower the hula
hoop. The structure will need to be 7-8 feet tall because some rather large
kids like to get in the bubble. We used 2x4's. We also considered using PVC.
The pulley and rope worked great. The kids had just as much fun pulling the
hula hoop up and down as they did being in the bubble.
(Lorie's note: 1 center pulley gathered up the four ropes attached to the hoop)
THE BUBBLE POOL
The bubble pool can be made in one of two ways. The ideal thing is to obtain
a 48" tractor tire and cut it in half for the dipping well. This way the kids
can step in the middle of the tire and the bubble can be pulled up around
them. If you do not have a large tire (which we did not dispite the fact that
3 of our den leaders work at the Michelin Plant where they manufacture large
tires) you can use a 48" plastic kiddy pool. Construct a platform and place
it in the middle of the kiddy pool. We used a 28-30" tire and mounted a board
on top of the tire and covered the board with carpet to prevent slipping. The
tire was filled with sand to prevent it from moving. If you have the large
tire, you will not have this problem as the kids can step in the middle of the
tire.
The kiddy pool is filled with the solution mixed as directed above. This is a
great attraction anytime there will be a lot of people around. We had 3,000
people at our EXPO. Good Luck!
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Lorie McGraw <llmcgraw@worldnet.att.net>
Bear Leader Pack 410 Den 4
Indian Waters Council, Etowah Creek District Columbia, SC
"If a bigger hammer doesn't work, your problem is electrical." --Dad
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