Exhibits and Activities

The 10 BLAST! zones are designed to entertain and teach basic science concepts to a wide age range of children. Most zones contain a few exhibits.

Additionally, there will be some rotating exhibits, programs, and weekly art projects the kids can create, so children can always look forward to something new.

1. EARTH

 -rock wall with mats on floor
-magnet sculpting
-gravity, marble works
-astranaut cut outs for pictures
-aerodynamic object building and testing


photo source: http://kidoinfo.com/ri/the-kids-are-climbing-the-walls/

2. LIGHT

 -bike powered light bulbs
-night vision goggles in enclosed area
-silly mirrors
-make a rainbow
-shadows
-Use mirrors to reflect light on target

photo source: http://howmuchsnow.com/bikegenerator/

3. SOUND

-tap tubes to make a cool drum sound
-piano that you jump on
-echo device




photo source: http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Planet-PM-4-Piano-Mat/dp/
B000IG9PFC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1363928833&sr=8-2&keywords=feet+piano+toy
 

4. WATER

 

-Bubbles- different sizes and methods
-Water tray, wheels, floaty toys
-Water conservation

photo source: http://talesofbravearbutus.blogspot.com/2008/07/human-size-bubble-maker.html 

 

5.THEATRE

-Curtain to open and close
-Make own masks
-Small props
-Chairs for “audience”

 -Books to act out

 photo source: http://www.portlandstage.org/Page.110.Vacation+Camp 

6. SOFT PLAY

 -for the younger tots
-soft blocks
-small slides with mats for soft landings
-area filled with balls
-a secluded area for nursing moms

photo credit: http://www.bestpricetoys.com/mini-nest-ball-pool-by-childrens-factory/

7. DINO DIG AREA

-dino bones covered in sand
-use brushes to uncover them
-bench for parents
-safety goggles


photo credit: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/about-us/news/2006/july/news_9031.html 

8. PLAY RESTAURANT

 

 -pizzaria or ice cream shop set up
-kid-sized table and chairs
-server tray
-menu
-chef’s hat and apron
-pretend food

photo credit: http://www.neatsolutions.com/Cooking/PretendPlay/PretendPlay_01.html

9. FIRE SAFETY

-Dress up like a firefighter
-Front of fire truck to “ride in”
-Stop, drop, and roll

photo credit: http://www.findcostume.com/ami-fft-27.html?gclid=COGAqYDPj7YCFcdxQgodqTQAzw

 

10. PLAY HOSPITAL

-use microscopes to examine slides
-weigh “newborn babies” and take care of them
-use a stethoscope and listen to your heart beat
-wear white coat

photo credit: http://www.stlouischildrens.org/health-resources/community-education/community-partnerships