Learning by doing is the idea behind a new, interactive exhibit for kids of all ages opening in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, December 17th and is geared for kids age 6 and up.
The exhibit is being run by the Discovery Center for Science and Technology and is called, "The Tinkering Zone". It includes a variety of hands-on activities that encourage building, constructing, scientific exploration and great fun.In addition classes, workshops and exciting themed weekends are planned including Bubble Mania, Engineering Extravaganza, Inventures in Toyland, Math Matters, and more.
The exhibit will run weekends from 11am to 6pm thru February 20th 2012, however they will be closed December 24th and 25th and January 1st. The cost is $5 per person.
Visitors to the exhibit will design their own marble machines, creating paths for marbles to travel through channels, down ramps, and around obstacles to meet suggested challenges, like “How Slow Can You Make Your Marble Go?”
In “The Zone” guests will build scribbling machines (using recycled materials and mini motors) that jiggle around the table creating unique pieces of art. Design aficionados can form one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces or objects of art using assorted bling, LED lights, and scrap materials. Those interested in flight can build flying machines, then test them in a wind tunnel to see how long they stay in flight or how high they fly.
Tinkering activities are recommended for children age 6 and up. Special programs will be available for younger children and their parents. The Tinkering Zone is not just for kids! Teens and adults will have just as much fun as the kids if they dare to jump into the creative fun. There are no rights or wrongs here… just a chance to build, design, create, learn, share and have a great time with friends or family.
“Tinkering is a great way to exercise the muscles of patience and tenacity while expanding our capacity to solve problems creatively,” said Carrie Glicksteen, president of The Discovery Center for Science and Technology. “We believe in this engaging self-directed type of learning because it is motivating, authentic, and effective in helping people understand how things work and develop confidence in their own abilities.”
- The exhibit, located at 43 W. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, next to Big 5, will run through February 20, 2012.
- Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends
- Admission is $5 per person.
- For additional information call 818 879-2021.
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