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Re: Interesting materials for wind tubes
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Shari Ellis <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 4 Sep 2012 19:36:37 -0400
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Plastic berry baskets (the green, pretend woven kind) are the best as they
float slowly--at least in our tunnel! We provide lots of other materials
(e.g., tulle, feathers, fabric). Often, folks attach materials to the
baskets to create sort of a parachute or "hot air" balloon and also put
things in the basket to see if they can make it hover by adding weight.

The worst idea--styrofoam. Some versions--like the little blocks often
used  to lift your furniture off the carpet when you have it
cleaned--perform well in the tunnel, but they readily deteriorate when
stepped on,etc. and are hard to remove.

Hoping to hear about others' experiences,
Shari


On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 4:37 PM, Anne Herndon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
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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
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>
> 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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> Shari Ellis, Ph.D.
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> Center for Informal Science Education
> Florida Museum of Natural History
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