Walter R. T. Witschey ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
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: >
: > Start-up needs advice: What have been your most successful interactive
: > science exhibits. Briefly describe, and offer speculation as to why these
: > were so popular.

When I visit schools I ask the kids and they tell me in words that I am
sure to understand:

The bike where you pedal and the light goes on.

The mirror where you...
 (and the kid lifts an arm and a leg).

I note that they both involve the whole body.

My personal favorite was Powers of ten (when it visited), but nobody else
seemed to take the time to appreciate.  That one is a "pondering"
exhibit.  We now have what I call a "pondering knot" in our math exhibit
- I think it's called a "thought experiment"  - and I thought it was
going to be a dud.  Surprise!  Seems like everytime I walk by, someone is
pondering that revolving knot.  I'm in education - what do I know about
exhibits?

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Cathy Brady                        Math Specialist/Education
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My inner child is                  "Beyond Numbers" exhibit
an honor roll student.             Baltimore's Inner Harbor