Science In ToylandLearn about the center of gravity through a tournament of tops or trigger a chain reaction in a domino challenge at “Science in Toyland,” coming May 29 through Sept. 12 to the South Florida Science Museum. Entertaining the idea that learning about science is fun, “Science in Toyland” will utilize toys such as cars and Tinkertoys to demonstrate scientific principles and encourage children to experiment."
Bank of America is proud to partner with the South Florida Science Museum to bring such an exciting exhibition for kids of all ages to enjoy,” Bank of America Palm Beach County Market President Fabiola Brumley said. “This exhibit combines the fun of playing games with problem solving to allow children to discover science for themselves.”
The 3,000-square-foot interactive exhibition features different areas such as a “Kids Construction Company” where children can finish building a wood and foam house, a roller coaster where children can experiment with acceleration and momentum by adjusting the incline of a racetrack, a “Catch the Wind” area where children can discover the Bernoulli principle as they position the sails of a sail boat at different angles and watch how the wind causes the boat to move, and much more.
In Tournament of Tops, children choose tops of varying sizes and spin them against other children's tops in a dish shaped rink to test which configurations produce the longest spins. This fun-filled component teaches kids about inertia, center of gravity and angular momentum.
Kids experiment with acceleration and momentum by adjusting the incline of a racetrack in the Roller Coaster component. Kids learn what happens to the speed of a toy car when the incline is positioned at a severe angle versus less severe angles.
In the Domino Challenge children set up dominoes in different configurations using various props with the sole purpose of triggering a chain reaction. Props include teeter-totters, swings, stairs, blocks and turners.
Children use Tinker Toys in Bridges and Cranes to build a bridge that spans across a two to eight-foot "valley". Kids experiment with different construction methods and learn which combination of shapes makes a sturdy truss or tall crane.
Kids fish for sea creatures with a magnetic fishing rod and learn about Food Webs by placing the fish cut-outs in an oceanic food web puzzle.
Science In ToylandThe South Florida Science Museum has been a resource for scientific information for nearly a half century with the mission of exciting curiosity and furthering the understanding of science and technology. Through a strong partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, the museum serves as a resource for learning, which complements and supplements formal educational environments. “Science in Toyland” is an interactive exhibition that is expected to welcome school students, as well as residents and visitors from Palm Beach County and beyond.
The South Florida Science Museum is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. Museum admission is $9 for adults, $7.50 for seniors 62 and up, $6 for children 3 to 12, and free for children under 3 and museum members. For more information about the South Florida Science Museum and “Science in Toyland,” call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.
