Exploritorium Exhibit of "Science in the City" Opens

The Exploratorium is having a new exhibit called Science in the City. The exhibit answers questions about San Francisco like "Why are there so many one-footed pigeons?, Where does sewage go?, Who--or what-coordinates traffic lights?," and more.

You should visit locations in and around San Francisco for explorations of engineering, ecology, optics, waves, geology, architecture, weather and more. If you want more information go to the Exploratorium website. Also, if you looking for something to do on Martin Luther King Day, you may want to consider day camp at the Exploratorium.

The following is our video about this story:

Story and vide by Jay and Erion

An interview about the exploratorium 40th anniversary online surprise

The Exploratorium's 40th anniversary was last weekend and during that time on the Exploratorium website there was an online activity called "Surprise."

The activity was that you need to print out a paper and there is a little sign that has 40th in it. Next you need to go on the Exploratorium's website and click on the word surprise. Then put the paper in front of the computer and the 40th sign should be facing the camera and you will see a surprise.

Here is a video of how it's made. You may also want to watch Julian F.'s photo essay about the Exploratorium.

A Photo Essay Celebrating the Exploratorium's 40th Anniversary

This is a photo essay celebrating the Exploratorium's 40th anniversary by Julian F. Don't miss reading the other Herald stories celebrating the anniversary.

Here is Brigette's story about the Exploratorium and its founder.

Here is Lance's story about what is happening over this weekend.

Exploratorium Time Line

The Exploratorium has this cool thing called the "Time Line."

The photo with the fly in it inspires me because it is gross, but not only that. Also because the fly is interesting to look at up close.

Look at it's wings, they are almost transparent. Actually they are transparent. This fly must be very small. Don't you think so? It's eyes are red. I think it is a fruit fly, and it has little hairs on it's body that are called bristles.


This looks like some type of gas.
It looks like a gas fireplace inflating. It looks cool but it also looks too artificial. It doesn't have that look of natural causes in it. It has all of those colors in it that mix perfectly fine. The orange,purple, and yellow mix perfectly. The blue and green mix together too.









These are like some type of sea weeds. They are probably very fragile.
They have that look of a very brilliant picture drawn by a brilliant artist. They also look like they can be eaten (by fishes, of course).


Writen By: Rubina H.

Exploratorium Photo Essays

Assignment: Julian F.
Create an Animoto slideshow about the Exploratorium. Use photos from this page or from a photo marked Hillwood on your computers desktop. You may also use photos or images from Animoto.

You will need to quickly pick photos from the Exploratium's page and then drag and drop them onto your computer. Remember to add a photo credit.

Write an introduction -- at least five sentences -- to your photo essay. You are creating the photo essay because it's the Exploratorium's 40th birthday this weekend. You this link for background.

Remember to pick appropriate music for your video. Remember your audience — your parents, friends, and teachers.

Go to http://animoto.com/

Click on the "Sign In" button in the upper-right-hand corner.
Email: laura_moorhead@mindspring.com
Password: Hillwood

You both will need to pace yourselves with this assignment — do not spend too much time listening to music or selecting images. There will be time to play with the program later.

A Surprise from the Exploratorium

Student Assignement: Lance

The Exploratorium has an augmented virtual reality surprise. Read this assignment and follow the directions.

• Write a news story (answer the five w's).
• Include a screen grab of what you've done.

Happy Birthday Exploratorium!

Student Assignment: Rubina

The Exploratorium turns 40 this weekend. Play around with and highlight the interactive timeline.

Write about the timeline and what you find interesting about it. Below are some key dates that might be worth highlighting. Also, include several images.

In 1969, Dr. Frank Oppenheimer opened the doors of his new museum. In 1970, the Explainer Program began—with one Explainer. In 1972, the School-in-the-Exploratorium was founded to improve K–5 education; since then, we’ve added educational programs for middle and high school teachers, museum professionals, Members, and visitors, and we work with an international community engaged in science education reform. In 1974, the Artist-in-Residence program began. In 1988, staff member Larry Shaw created Pi Day in celebration of that transcendental number, 3.14. In 1993, the Exploratorium became the first independent museum to have a Web site. And, in 2009, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Exploratorium announced a long-term partnership to bring NOAA's real-time discoveries to the public. This month, we celebrate our 40th anniversary.

Happy Birthday Exploratorium!

Student Assignment: Brigette

The Exploratorium turns 40 this weekend. In 1969, Dr. Frank Oppenheimer opened the doors to the Exploratorium. Tell us about both the Exploratorium and its founder.

• Write about the birthday event (use this page for background information).
• Write a little about the history of the Exploratorium. Why was it started and why? (Use this page or this page for background.)
• Play around with and highlight the interactive timeline.
• Highlight a few of the most interesting events during the weekend celebration. This page has information about the weekend celebration. Remember to mention that the Exploratorium is free all weekend.

Make a Wordle About the U.S. Constitution

Assignment: Angela, Clara

Watch the video below — listen and write down 10 or so words that describe the U.S. Constitution.




Go to World.net and look at the current Hillwood creation. Click on the word "Create" at the top of the page. You should see the following at the top of the page:

Type in 15 words that describe the U.S. Constitution. Once you are done, ask Ms. Moorhead to show you how to capture your Wordle image for The Herald. 


 

Science in the City: What Is It?

Students: Jay and Erion


The Exploritorium wants kids to kick off the new year with Science in the City! Scientists and staff at the museum are asking, Why are there so many one-footed pigeons? Where does sewage go? Who—or what—coordinates traffic lights? The Exploratorium's new Science in the City series investigates mysterious natural and human-made phenomena common to urban environments such as San Francisco. It will aslo be launching new online presentations that explore topics from engineering to ecology on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

Write a news story about the new exhibit. Remember to include links and source material. If time allows, create an Animoto video that highlights your story.