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Kristie,

The March/April 2003 issue of ASTC Dimensions was devoted to outdoor science
parks. Ronen Mir's lead article for that issue, "Natural Attraction:
Implementing Your Science Park," is posted on the ASTC web site at
http://www.astc.org/pubs/dimensions/2003/mar-apr/index.htm.

If you can't find a copy at your museum, back issues are available; visit
www.astc.org/pubs for information.


Carolyn Sutterfield, Editor
Association of Science-Technology Centers
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Check Quoting Kristie Mazzoni <[log in to unmask]>:

> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
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> institutions.
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> Hello,
>
>     Our organization is looking to build a new playground with a science
> theme.  As most of our visitors have children under 12, this would
> include traditional elements like slides that would appeal to little
> ones.  Then there might be whisper dishes, speaking tubes, activities
> with simple machines, etc.
>
>     I'm interested in hearing from people who already have these types
> of playgrounds.  I'd like to know how they're used, staffed, maintained,
> and what went into the building process.  I'd also be interested in
> hearing from people who build these types of exhibits (offline, since we
> can't sell through this list).  Thanks in advance to anyone willing to
> share.
>
>
> Kristie M. Mazzoni
>
> Assistant Planetarium Director
>
> Gengras Planetarium
>
> The Children's Museum
>
> (formerly The Science Center of Connecticut)
>
> 950 Trout Brook Drive
>
> West Hartford CT 06119
>
>
>
> (860) 231-2830 x24
>
>
>
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