And this is where the Professor murders me.

[xp_cyclops]

Even so, I think I've selected a good term project for the shop class. We are going to make a cannon - specifically, an 1844 howitzer. We will be taking a short field trip (don't anybody faint) to Fort Hamilton within the next few weeks to take a look at that particular gun there. Then we're going to research, design, and build a replica here.

It'll be fun.

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[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

I think you're what's in the vernacular as a spoilsport.

It's a perfectly valid exercise, Lorna. I'm using a lesson plan from Harvard.

[x-polarisstar.livejournal.com]

Harvard students are legal adults, not teenagers.

No.

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

Then you suggest something else that's going to a) catch their interest as much and b) involve the historical element while making use of sites and artifacts that we have right to hand in the immediate area.

[x-polarisstar.livejournal.com]

You're relying on gimmicks to keep your class's attention now?

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

No, I'm experimenting with an interdisciplinary approach. And you did avoid my question.

[x-polarisstar.livejournal.com]

Robots. Build robots.

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I'll take that under advisement.

[x-polarisstar.livejournal.com]

WITHOUT GUNS.

Heck, if they can come up with something that makes Forge say 'good concept' then I'll throw them a party.

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

Right.

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If they can come up with something to impress me, I'll pay for the party.

Cannons = not impressive. Medieval and primitive, yes.

Now, a magnetic-impeller launch rail for high-altitude unmanned aircraft, that would be impressive (if I hadn't already designed it over my coffee break).

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Good to see some things haven't changed.