Children's Museum of Atlanta announces "Force and Motion"

Atlanta GA

10 June, 2021

10:25 AM

Description

Launching the new, fully reimagined Step Up to Science exhibit this summer, Children’s Museum of Atlanta unveils the exhibit’s first modular phase under the “Cause and Effect” theme, “Force and Motion.” Opening June 26 and sponsored by Cognizant U.S. Foundation, the fascinating exhibit will captivate guests through a variety of experiential features, including the Magnetic Race Track; Wind Tube; Giant Gear Wall; Augmented Reality Wall; Static Dome and Meter; Norilla; Air Cannon; and Wentzscope. “The first phase of the new Step Up to Science exhibit will enhance children’s STEM knowledge, offering various interactive opportunities for kids to discover the impacts of force and motion,” said Director of Exhibits and Education Karen Kelly. “The play-centric environment will spark interest in concepts such as aerodynamics, static electricity, mass and velocity.” Children can dive into the concepts of mass, matter and velocity at the Magnetic Race Track by designing race tracks to compare speed and updating the design of their cars to alter the weight. At the Wind Tube, little ones will create a flight experiment, exploring the principles of lift and wind resistance. Kids of all ages will enjoy the Giant Gear Wall, discovering a “Cause and Effect” lesson about the six simple machines through hands-on play. The captivating and high-tech Augmented Reality Wall will allow junior scientists to learn about force, motion, fluid dynamics and flow by interacting with the virtual fluids and manipulating various shapes while observing the effect on flow patterns. Focusing on static electricity and friction, the Static Dome consists of a transparent hemisphere with small foam beads mounted on a platform featuring a pair of tethered charging fabric pieces, while the Static Meter measures the static electricity guests hold in their own bodies. At the augmented reality system, Norilla, children will design structures to withstand earthquakes and learn how they can be improved. In addition to STEM concepts, the system explores persistence and how to enhance designs. Teaching little ones about momentum, transfer of force and conversation of energy, the Air Cannon will propel air from the end of the cannon and move the summer curtain hanging from the Museum’s ceiling. Once installed near the Science Bar, the amazingly sturdy Wentzscope will not only teach kids about light and magnification but also about various science concepts – from seeing the structure of a child’s hair to more advanced botanical or medical slides. Step Up to Science, Science Bar and Creativity Café will be temporarily closed from June 21-25 to prepare for the refreshed exhibit. For more information on the Museum’s exhibits and other various offerings, please visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org.