How does a ball roll? Is there a reaction when I stomp on the floor? What is that blowing my hair? This week
we continue our exhibit focus by turning our attention to Make it Move
Young Explorers. In this exhibit space young ones can focus on exploring
how things move as well as the
effects of forces like their own body weight and the fluidity of air! Take a
look at some of the experiences offered.
Make it Move Young
Explorers is located just
behind the Moser Construction House on the main level of the Museum. This area
hosts exhibits that engage younger guests in many different levels of movement
and activity.
Look
for more on DCM's Young Explorers Neighborhoods next week! We
will find out more about Math Young Explorers. Where did it go
when XOXO moved in?
Make it Move Young
Explorers is located just
behind the Moser Construction House on the main level of the Museum. This area
hosts exhibits that engage younger guests in many different levels of movement
and activity.
Walkers can jump on
tiles and watch colors move beneath them--this helps young learners begin to
recognize the effect of their own body weight. Jumping on the tiles gives a
more dramatic effect. This "splash" is illustrated by a rapid
movement of the color beneath their feet that comes with the force of their
jump!
Crawlers
and walkers alike can feel the effects of moving air from pvc piping that blows
from the floor beneath them. It is engaging and enjoyable to feel the air
moving around the body and blowing through the hair or in the face! Cover the
hole and explore by feeling the pressure of the air!
Colorful balls fill a
small ball pit too! Our youngest guests usually sit among the balls and feel
the tactile sensations of being among spheres that pop up and around them as
they move about! They also enjoy developing the motor skills that come along
with throwing and kicking these safe, lightweight, hollow balls.
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