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hi,

I'm all in favor of building exhibits (and curriculum) around skill
practice. I think that the most successful science exhibits are active and
what better place to start designing science exhibits than from the
activities (or skills) of science. Thinking of the activity/skill that you
want to inspire as a foundation and then layering on appropriate content
works pretty well as a method (although I also don't think that there is
only one way to develop an exhibit).

This approached was at work when developing the Big Lab at the California
Science Center. Other examples of skill-based science experiences are
those from the old Swap Shop at the Liberty Science Center.

Ben

Ben Dickow
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On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 4:28 PM, Scott Pattison <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> We're interested in learning more about exhibits that focus on skill
> building (e.g., science process skills, critical thinking skills),
> rather than communicating content messages.  What are some recent
> examples of these type of exhibits?  Any thoughts on what makes these
> exhibits more or less successful?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Scott
>
> Scott Pattison
> Senior Exhibit Developer
> Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
> 1945 SE Water Avenue
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> Go prehistoric! Dinosaurs: China's Ancient Giants-a new exhibit now at
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