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Hi,

Check out the Tinkering Studio and the PIE project. Also, OMSI had
wonderful version where they had a giant blower and dixie cups with
scissors. Visitors of all ages and sizes would then try to cut the cups in
various ways to compete to see who's would fly the highest.

Best,
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Maria Mortati
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(415) 235-8994
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On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 1:37 PM, Anne Herndon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> Good afternoon all.  I have a question for those on the network who have
> had experiences with vertical wind tubes-those amazingly fun columns of air
> that allow guests to explore flight, variables and so many other things.
>
> I was curious to see what materials have been successful on your floor
> with guests.   We tend to use coffee filters, paper cups and plates, which
> work very well, but are always looking for great ideas to expand and change
> our palette.
>
> Thanks in advance for your ideas,
>
> Anne
>
>
> Anne Herndon
> Director, School and Group Programs
> Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
> 1600 Gendy Street
> Fort Worth, Tx  76107
> 817-255-9521
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