Harsco Science Center : Educator's Guide 2005-2006 : Spring Immersive Learning

Immersive Learning

Enter the world of prehistoric beasts...


Exhibit Natural History Machines Feb 10, 2007 – May 13, 2007 Students explore concepts in Art, Natural Science, Physical Science, and Language Arts through interactive dinosaur sculptures and other hands-on exhibits created by artist and inventor John Payne of Asheville, North Carolina. Large-format Film Dinosaurs 3D Opens Feb 10, 2007 Dinosaurs are among the most fascinating animals to have ever walked the Earth. We are captivated by their enormous size and intrigued by the fact that they disappeared millions of years ago. Dinosaurs 3D takes audiences on an unprecedented and unique 3D journey into the world of the largest known dinosaurs and, in the process, explores some of the great paleontological discoveries of modern times. Working in close collaboration with some of the world’s best paleontologists, the film unveils amazingly realistic computer-generated 3D scenes of the huge Giganotosaurus, Argentinosaurus, and more.		Big Science Theatre DinoMagic Did a flaming meteor wipe out these huge animals or did the menace come from within the earth itself? An explosive volcano? Disease? Explore nature’s magic in the greatest disappearing act ever as our magician demonstrates the different theories behind the mass extinction of the dinosaurs. (PA Academic Standards: 4.7.4C; 4.7.7C; 4.6.4C; 4.6.7C) True or Fossil Over millennia, decaying plants and animals formed deposits of fossil fuel, but now those sources of energy are running low. This demo show sorts through the myths and facts surrounding the energy crisis while illustrating solar, wind, hydro and geothermal renewable sources. (PA Academic Standards: 3.4.4B; 3.5.4B; 3.5.4D; 3.8.4C; 3.8.4A; 4.2.4A; 4.2.4D; 4.3.4B 4.8.4C; 4.8.4D ) Discovery Lab Dinosaur Discoveries (Grades 1-2) Explore the world of dinosaurs through their ancient bones. Can you put the pieces together to solve the mystery of the dinosaurs? (PA Academic Standards: 3.5.4.A., 4.7.4.C, 3.2.4.C, 3.3.4.B)