ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions. ***************************************************************************** --paper snowflakes --make your own thermometers (glass jar, straw....you know this one?) --animal insulation comparison (Ziplocs of feathers, fur, fat (Crisco)...plunged into bowl of ice. We call it "Keep the Heat") --display about what animals do in winter (hibernate, migrate, stay put...) --a display featuring your staff and what they like to do in winter (although being in Texas, you probably don't have quite as many skiers, snowshoers and the like...) I'd suggest painting the snow but, again, you're in Texas. good luck! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alissa Daniels, Science Program Manager Boston Children's Museum 617 426 6500 .342 "The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not "Eureka!" (I found it!) but "That's funny..." " --Isaac Asimov ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -----Original Message----- From: Informal Science Education Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Fournier, Kathy Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 9:20 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Quick, easy wintry activities ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions. ***************************************************************************** Snow polymer is always great! You can have it on a cart or table as they pass by you waiting in line! Kathy Fournier Vice President of Education McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North Birmingham, AL 35203 205-714-8254 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Informal Science Education Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anne Herndon Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 5:00 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Quick, easy wintry activities ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions. ***************************************************************************** Good afternoon, all. Our staff is looking forward to planning some quick wintry activities prior to viewing the film Polar Express. What activities have you all found to be successful for guests who will be with us for a short period of time, say 5-10 minutes. Thanks in advance for your help, Anne Anne Herndon Director, School and Group Programs Fort Worth Museum of Science and History 1600 Gendy Street Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817-255-9521 [log in to unmask] *********************************************************************** For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org. Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org. The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html. To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to [log in to unmask] *********************************************************************** For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org. Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org. The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html. To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to [log in to unmask] *********************************************************************** For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org. Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org. The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html. To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to [log in to unmask]