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[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"40115","attributes":{"class":"media-image","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"200","height":"268","title":"Welcome to SciencePort","alt":"Welcome to SciencePort"}}]]SciencePort is a place where children and adults can explore hands-on science through new media. We have a Smartboard, microscope station, a stop motion animation station, online-activities that support the topic being explored, and six investigations that allow you to get excited about science.
We have several new investigations related to Treasures of the Earth! We design our activities so that you and your family can ask more in-depth questions about certain elements of an exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. This week in particular we are exploring how the Terra Cotta Warriors were created using molds. In ancient China about 8,000 Terra Cotta Warriors were sculpted for the emperor! It was believed that this army of soldiers would help him in the afterlife! But how did they sculpt so many of them and make them all unique? We’re going to let you do a hands-on experiment to find out for yourself!
The Children’s Museum created molds for you to use in SciencePort. These molds are in two pieces. One half is the front of the warrior and the other half is the back. By pressing some clay into the molds you can make a 3-D terra cotta warrior! [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"40116","attributes":{"class":"media-image","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"250","height":"187","title":"Terra Cotta Warrior Sculpture","alt":"Terra Cotta Warrior Sculpture"}}]]Now, this activity is a sneak peek at what past artisans did to make the real warriors. They had to scrape the clay out of the molds so that only the outer edge of the warrior was left. Then when they were taken out of the mold, they were hollow inside. The only solid parts of the statues were the feet and sections of the arms.
Think that’s pretty cool? Another role of SciencePort is to take our activities into the Archaeology Lab in Treasures of the Earth. We explore the science behind archaeology and allow you to experience what it’s like to be an archaeologist! You can look into microscopes to identify pollen from the Terra Cotta Warriors or sketch some pictures of the Book of the Dead. We also do a special demonstration to teach you how Captain Kidd’s cannon is being cleaned.
Look for us in ScienceWorks at the top of the red staircase and unlock the mysteries of archaeology! We will be glad to show you some clues that have helped archaeologists solve questions about the past! Until then, checkout our online virtual dig where you can earn your very own archaeologist certificate!
We have several new investigations related to Treasures of the Earth! We design our activities so that you and your family can ask more in-depth questions about certain elements of an exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. This week in particular we are exploring how the Terra Cotta Warriors were created using molds. In ancient China about 8,000 Terra Cotta Warriors were sculpted for the emperor! It was believed that this army of soldiers would help him in the afterlife! But how did they sculpt so many of them and make them all unique? We’re going to let you do a hands-on experiment to find out for yourself!
The Children’s Museum created molds for you to use in SciencePort. These molds are in two pieces. One half is the front of the warrior and the other half is the back. By pressing some clay into the molds you can make a 3-D terra cotta warrior! [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"40116","attributes":{"class":"media-image","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"250","height":"187","title":"Terra Cotta Warrior Sculpture","alt":"Terra Cotta Warrior Sculpture"}}]]Now, this activity is a sneak peek at what past artisans did to make the real warriors. They had to scrape the clay out of the molds so that only the outer edge of the warrior was left. Then when they were taken out of the mold, they were hollow inside. The only solid parts of the statues were the feet and sections of the arms.
Think that’s pretty cool? Another role of SciencePort is to take our activities into the Archaeology Lab in Treasures of the Earth. We explore the science behind archaeology and allow you to experience what it’s like to be an archaeologist! You can look into microscopes to identify pollen from the Terra Cotta Warriors or sketch some pictures of the Book of the Dead. We also do a special demonstration to teach you how Captain Kidd’s cannon is being cleaned.
Look for us in ScienceWorks at the top of the red staircase and unlock the mysteries of archaeology! We will be glad to show you some clues that have helped archaeologists solve questions about the past! Until then, checkout our online virtual dig where you can earn your very own archaeologist certificate!
