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Mission of the Month: August2007
Fair Food, Fun and Games
Step right up to state fair season with CYFERnet! Discover the secrets behind the deep-fried, the thrill ride, and those impossible carnival games with a trio of fun activities:
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Fair Fare Strolling across the fairgrounds, it’s hard to resist those infamous foods-on-a-stick that health experts warn us against. In this activity, youth get a chance to prepare some classic fair treats to see what goes into the recipes. They’ll also learn about the science behind our high-fat, high-calorie cravings. |
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Thrill Rides Your heart races, shivers run up and down your spine, your stomach does back flips, and you scream as if your life depends on it. Ever wonder what causes this crazy mix of sensations that has us lining up for roller coasters and free-fall rides? In this lesson, youth discover exactly what makes thrill rides “thrilling” through a combination of virtual and hands-on activities. |
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(Un)Fair Games For anyone who has ever wasted their money on the state fair games and left with nothing but a cheap plastic prize, this activity is for you! Sure, games like balloon darts or the ring toss may look easy, but they’re virtually impossible to win. That’s because they’re often rigged to give their operators an unfair advantage. So, before you spend your hard-earned dollars at this year’s fair, test out the “fraud factor” behind some popular games. |
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All photos courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair
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