At
DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) we focus our attention on the integration of
mathematics, art, and science. Concepts relating to these disciplines are a
central focus to many of our exhibits.
Where might you find math, art, and science at DCM? How does learning come into play? Let’s take
a closer look.
Located
on the second floor in our Math
Connections Neighborhood, Window Art
draws the visitor’s attention to shape, color, and the blending of the
two. Geometric shapes can be named and
overlapped to create a new shape. Colors can be identified and overlapped to
make a new color. The science skills of comparing, contrasting, and classifying
might all be engaged! While all this is happening, the work of Wassily
Kandinsky hangs above the interactive experience to draw the child’s eye to art
that illustrates the use of vibrant colors, lines, and shapes!
This
exhibit is located in our Creativity
Connections area on the main level of the Museum. This is large version of
the famous Lite-Brite™ that many children of the 70’s know and love!
Translucent and colorful rods are the perfect size for small hands to grasp and
place in a grid that is located under a black light. The science behind the use of a black light
fascinates many of our young visitors and their caregivers. Many are in awe of the change that takes
place when the rods capture the light and illuminate! Young visitors explore
mathematical concepts by creating patterns with color. The art process is
engaged when designs are created that literally light up the exhibit!
There
is more! Look for the art, math, and science during your next visit!
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