This effective signage explained the model streetlight's function with concise and informative language. Then followed a more in-depth explanation that was interesting but not essential, so the visitor would be able to get as much out of the experience as she or he wanted.
This signage accompanied the mobile bees shown below. Each page showed how to move the bees in a different direction using simple, step-by-step instructions.
The goal of this interactive setup was to move the bees through the maze. We found that it was fun for the younger children to push random buttons on the bees until they figured it out, while the older visitors enjoyed making the bee move after reading the flip-book posted above, and everyone learned a lesson in programming.
This harp has no strings, but is activated by laser lights. Each laser corresponds to a note that sounds when that laser is disrupted by a hand, creating fun for all ages and levels of musical ability.
This effective signage explained the model streetlight's function with concise and informative language. Then followed a more in-depth explanation that was interesting but not essential, so the visitor would be able to get as much out of the experience as she or he wanted.
This signage accompanied the mobile bees shown below. Each page showed how to move the bees in a different direction using simple, step-by-step instructions.
The goal of this interactive setup was to move the bees through the maze. We found that it was fun for the younger children to push random buttons on the bees until they figured it out, while the older visitors enjoyed making the bee move after reading the flip-book posted above, and everyone learned a lesson in programming.
This harp has no strings, but is activated by laser lights. Each laser corresponds to a note that sounds when that laser is disrupted by a hand, creating fun for all ages and levels of musical ability.
You saw a lot of interesting exhibits! I was surprised to see the amount of uninterrupted text that went with the street light exhibit--no visuals, graphics, etc. and a lot of writing. Sounds like visitors could read as much or as little as they like, depending on their interest/need for information.
ReplyDeleteBee exhibit: So it was possible for people to play with the bees, to move them, without reading the instructions? Non-readers and English-language learners could engage with this at their level--always a good consideration.
Harp: At this exhibit, you couldn't see the strings but you could play music b/c they were invisible? Cool. I'll bet this gets a lot of visitors.