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From: Informal Science Education Network
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Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 12:47 PM
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Subject: Re: have a heart!
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thanks Joe!
while I agree with what you're saying (I was brought right back to
college Vertebrate Morphology lab today, and the smell of a swamp bring
me to summer camp!), our younger visitors have sensitive noses and
didn't even want to stick around for the program. Also, I was having
trouble with a burning sensation in my eyes. So, I think if I can tone
it down a bit, that's not such a bad thing.
I assure you that on Sense of Smell Day, however, we do an activity
about smell memories :)
AD
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From: Joe Ruggiero [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 12:14 PM
To: Informal Science Education Network
Cc: Daniels, Alissa
Subject: Re: have a heart!
Allissa,
As usual, I don't know a thing about the technical issue you raise.
However, I will say that one of the strongest memory triggers is smell;
the mustiness of the dark cellar where your dad kept his tools, the
scent of your mother's perfume on her dress coat. Of course these
triggers can evoke both pleasant and unpleasant memories.
All I'm saying is that if you eliminate all the odor you may be
eliminating the most memorable part of the experience. And even with the
odor, there is something to be learned there, too, no? The world is a
messy place. I think we often try too hard to show visitors that it is
not.
Joe R
www.TheExhibitGuys.com
On 8/3/2011 9:07 AM, Daniels, Alissa wrote:
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> so today I'm taking the leap into doing a dissection demo with
visitors. Not surprisingly, the biggest issue is the chemical smell, so
I'm looking for advice--is there anything to be done about it? can we
rinse the heart periodically or will that just make a mess?
>
> any suggestions or other advice most welcome.
> hope everyone is having a great summer wherever you may be!
>
> AD
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discoveries, is not "Eureka!" (I found it!) but "That's funny..." "
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