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We have an exhibit coming in September and the exhibit includes 4 dig
pits for kids and the owners of the exhibit use diced rubber. It is
called EPDM rubber "sand" Call the StoneCompany.com, Inc. at
1-888-417-0972 or visit their website with the same name.
www.StoneCompany.com
Gloria Bingenheimer
SciTech Hands On Museum
Media Relations Assistant
Aurora, IL 60506
On May 20, 2010, at 8:46 AM, Erich Rose wrote:
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> Liz,
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> How long do you imagine the experience being? 3, 5, 20 minutes?
> Is this a facilitated activity? Sand or dirt will migrate out of
> the cart and depending on where it sits that can be a problem.
> Plaster is better at simulating rock but the dust is very
> problematic. Some folks have used the smaller rubber granules sold
> for playground surfacing. It can be cleaned and is not as big an
> issue when it spills out. In the dig visitors would need space to
> move the material to as they uncover what is beneath so the layout
> will need to be designed with that in mind.
>
> And if you want to use real tools think about how else those tools
> might be used. Brushes and wooden scrapers are one thing but steel
> trowels and picks are another.
>
> Many moons ago I did some table-top archeological activities for
> The Old Barracks in Trenton, NJ. Feel free to contact me and I can
> share some pictures with you.
>
> Erich Rose
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> On May 20, 2010, at 7:43 AM, Liz Kelley wrote:
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>> Greetings fellow science educators!
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>> I am putting together an "Archaeological Dig Cart" to accompany
>> our upcoming Cleopatra exhibit (http://www.fi.edu/cleopatra/
>> cleo_tickets.html). The cart would be part of our general floor
>> programming. I am envisioning a small (3'x5') "dig site" that
>> visitors can interact with-- use real tools to uncover pottery
>> shards, bones etc. A few questions: does anyone have any tips for
>> a project like this? Suggestions for the digging medium (sand,
>> plaster, dirt, etc)? Ideas on how to make this a more enriching
>> experience?
>>
>> I would really appreciate any input or suggestions!
>>
>> Have a great day,
>>
>> Liz Kelley
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>> Public Programs Manager
>> The Franklin Institute
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