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I'd just posted an endorsement for Explorit when
Bill's post arrived so I'll add the rationale for
my categorization of Explorit as truly hands-on
with this comment:
Since 1982 Explorit has been honing its own
peculiar style of exhibits - sometimes called
"explorits." Some of the explorits look
deceptively as if they are just for the younger
set, but they are deliberately designed to look
low-tech and user-friendly. Commonly available
materials and equipment are used so that the
science is not camouflaged by technology. One of
my favorites was their exhibition called "On the
Go! The Way Things Move." There was not a
standout item to remember but instead a 1,000 sq
ft gallery of table top experiments and
investigations in a cheerful, inviting, colorful,
environment. To get a feel for what I mean there
is an image of part of the exhibit at
http://www.explorit.org/about/esc_gallery.html
Anne Hance
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>The list we are generating is great - BUT - any chance those responding
>could give one specific short example of an exhibit or program that meets
>your criteria for making this this one of your favorites? Example of a
>specific experience such as "a massive pendulum that kids can get swinging
>with a small low force magnet by repeatedly pulling the pendulum" would be
>helpful for thinking about experiences that establish important criteria for
>being listed as "hands-on." What makes hands-on hands-on for you?
>
>Bill Schmitt
>
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>I agree with Paul on both the City Museum in St. Louis and the Discovery
>Museums in Acton, MA.
>
>I'd add: The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. Very much visitor-directed
>play.
>
>Sari Boren
>Wondercabinet Interpretive Design, Inc.
>
>
>On 10/10/07 8:51 AM, "Hanna Sathiapal" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Hello
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>> I'm compiling an informal list of really good places for hands-on
>> experiences. What is your favorite one? Mine is, surprise, the
>> Exploratorium. However, there must be so many places all over the
>> world I never heard of. I'm not only thinking of science centers but
>> any places, also small ones, with really carefully designed and
>> interesting hands-on areas that work.
>>
>> Thank you for sharing,
>>
>> Hanna
>>
>>
>> fingertip hands-on exhibits
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>> +41 43 355 92 70, www.fingertip.ch
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