Continuation of yesterpost about the Maryland Science Center...
A blue crab exhibit shows various animals and ecosystems in Maryland. Just when we thought the creepiness was over from the human body exhibit, we saw some live crabs that looked like they wanted to do us harm!
The area also includes some tranquil turtles that swam lazily around their display. By this point it was after hours, so they hardly had anyone to show off for.
The outer-space exhibit shows relative sizes of thing in the universe, including our tiny spot in the Milky Way Galaxy.
Another fascinating display looks for possible location of extra-terrestrial life here in our own solar system!
The area has some interactive exhibits too, like lining up the planets in order of proximity to the sun and in order of size.
Power Up is an area that explains and explores the world of electricity.
One display has visitors managing power resources throughout a simulated day. Different resources like coal, nuclear, solar, and hydroelectric need to be spun up and down so power production isn't wasted but also meets the needs of the changing demands throughout the day.
Another display shows how power lines and the grid are all connected so that electricity can go from a power plant to a home.
Other exhibits let visitors power simple objects through muscle power.
We didn't get to see all the exhibits. Some were closed for lack of staff or were in a different part of the museum. We'll have to go back to see the dinosaurs and the workshop/laboratory.
A blue crab exhibit shows various animals and ecosystems in Maryland. Just when we thought the creepiness was over from the human body exhibit, we saw some live crabs that looked like they wanted to do us harm!
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| Real, live crab on display |
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| Fake crabs to explain the difference between males and females |
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| Still creepy-looking |
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| Mega-crab display |
The area also includes some tranquil turtles that swam lazily around their display. By this point it was after hours, so they hardly had anyone to show off for.
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| Turtle among shells |
The outer-space exhibit shows relative sizes of thing in the universe, including our tiny spot in the Milky Way Galaxy.
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| Our spot in our 'hood |
Another fascinating display looks for possible location of extra-terrestrial life here in our own solar system!
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| Possible spots for life if not intelligence |
The area has some interactive exhibits too, like lining up the planets in order of proximity to the sun and in order of size.
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| Distant worlds |
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| Smallest to largest is a bit harder |
Power Up is an area that explains and explores the world of electricity.
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| Providing power for the city |
One display has visitors managing power resources throughout a simulated day. Different resources like coal, nuclear, solar, and hydroelectric need to be spun up and down so power production isn't wasted but also meets the needs of the changing demands throughout the day.
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| Adjusting capacity to meet demand |
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| Using different types of power |
Another display shows how power lines and the grid are all connected so that electricity can go from a power plant to a home.
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| Connecting power lines |
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| A happy ending for three homes! |
Other exhibits let visitors power simple objects through muscle power.
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| How much power does each type of bulb need? |
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| Lighting the lowest |
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| Magnet generator |
We didn't get to see all the exhibits. Some were closed for lack of staff or were in a different part of the museum. We'll have to go back to see the dinosaurs and the workshop/laboratory.
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