Making an Interactive Science Museum: Hands on Exhibits Book

Science exhibits of the past were often displayed behind glass doors, allowing curious onlookers to look but not touch. But in recent years, a hands-on "interactive" approach to science exhibits has gained momentum, as evidenced by displays in some of the worlds's largest museums. Written with this approach in mind, Make an Interactive Science Museum is filled with ideas for creating exhibits which actively involve observers. Here, visitors are invited not only to observe and manipulate the project but also to affect its outcome. Written by respected author Robert Gardner, this book is a bountiful source of ideas for teachers as well as science students ages 10 and up. Fascinating activities include generating electricity from fruits and vegetables, burning a candle under water, making a bug zoo, building a weather station, recording and analyzing fingerprints, and making tree bark drawings. Instructions are provided for completing and exhibiting projects and assembling displays.Read More