A few days ago, I posted two pictures from Weird and my trip to Liberty Science Center with the virtual graffiti walls. Here are just a few more pictures (flats and non-flats) from our fun day of learning! Haha, that was said with absolutely no sarcasm because we actually do like learning things like this.
Weird and Ninja were very excited to spend the day at LSC in Jersey City! They were looking forward to spend the entire day there to see every single exhibit.
Here they are with the Hoberman Sphere in the background. They renovated LSC for a while. Beforehand, a huge one used to be the center of attention when you entered the building.
This is in the entrance way above the ticket line. Pretty lights!
One exhibit was called "
Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear." It's one of the summer exhibits so it won't be there for long. From the website: What triggers our deepest fears, and how do our brains and bodies cope with danger? Find out by braving creepy animals, loud noises, electric shocks and the fear of falling, all in a safe, educational environment. Getting scared has never been so enlightening.
Little Weird didn't want to take a picture next to the brain size because as a flat, it's a little small. Instead, here's the real Weird!
This is the "Freeze Game." The point is to catch the fruit falling from the tree with your arms. If the leopard sees you, you have to freeze. If you turn red ... well, you're dead meat. We were doing pretty well except for the fact that my younger was purposely moving around in front of us so that we would be eaten!
Another exhibit was called "
Infection Connection." From the website: The idea that germs cause disease is only about 150 years old. Yet today, medical investigators called epidemiologists can track how illnesses spread from person to person and across the globe. Find out how while discovering ways to live a healthier life and help others do the same.
Weird and Ninja needed a break from exploring so they sat down to watch a presentation called "What's in Your Water?" This girl came out and talked about all the gross things that are in our drinking water and then she showed us the filtration system that can be used (seen on the table in the back) that doesn't cost much. I think the most interesting thing she showed us was the LifeStraw, which has the filtration system inside the straw so that people in other countries can drink directly from things like puddles!
There was a part of the exhibit about the germs in other parts of the world and whatnot. So they had airplane seats set up in front of the screens where you could pick your destination. Where did we want to go? Florida! Unfortunately it wasn't an option (haha, only went by countries). Instead, we just
pretended that we were on our way to WDW!
This next exhibit called "
Communication" was actually my favorite of the entire science center. From the website: Communication
Language and the ability to communicate abstract ideas may be the single most important trait that separates humans from other animals. Learn about how human communication has evolved from handprints on cave walls to the digital tools that link us today. (This is where they had the virtual graffiti wall.)
I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to write with quills!
Testing out the phones!
Etch-a-Sketch?
Weird and Ninja really liked the section called "Digital Details."
Weird and Ninja feel at home with the pixels! They are, after all, made up of them!
A small demonstration of how pixels work.
One of the Weird's favorite exhibits was "
Skyscraper! Achievement and Impact." From the website: Skyscrapers are one of the towering accomplishments of modern civilization, and what better place to learn about them than in view of the world's most spectacular skyline? Our premier new exhibition gallery is larger than some museums devoted to the subject!
Can't you see the excitement on that little guy's face?
Haha, you may not be able to see the excitement on his face, but trust me, it was there. I had a feeling, and he said afterwards that he didn't know why he made an excited face when he wasn't facing the camera!
The real Weird knows about buildings and such because he's in an architecture program in school. However, I know absolutely nothing. Well, I do know a few things, some learned from that exhibit! Haha, those pointy things on top of buildings are called spires (although to me, they looked the spindle in Sleeping Beauty!).
There was another part of LSC called "
I Explore" but that was for kids aged 2-5. I thought it was cute that they have a space for them to explore on their own with things that are fitting for their developmental rate. Weird and Ninja wanted to go in there but they're too young since they're actually only a little over 1 year old. But they still really liked the bridge!
Lunch was a little hectic because there were so many kids there with day camps or summer camps. Weird found the room in the back that's quieter and emptier and with a great view! We went outside on the observation deck to take pictures after lunch.
Outside was an exhibit called "
Wildlife Challenge." From the website: Could you survive as a wild animal living among the streets, sidewalks and sewer pipes of the urban jungle? Find out at Liberty Science Center's first-ever outdoor exhibition. You'll crawl, climb and claw your way through the challenges that face urban wildlife every day. Are you up to the challenge?
Here we're in the bigger rat tunnel. The "real" rat tunnel was reminiscent of the Touch Tunnel (that's no longer there!). It was dark and hot and it was a little scary to be crawling through it! My younger brother zoomed through and he was wondering what was taking us so long. Haha, bigger people require more time and energy to make it through on all fours!
Our last stop was Connections, the gift shop! Haha. This book was so funny. It's called
The Gas We Pass: The Story of Farts. Yes, we read the whole thing!
And lastly ... I snagged his wrist, hehe
Okie dokie. There are a ton of other non-flats pictures, but so as not to bore you, I'll call it a day! Have a wonderful Thursday!
Paris, and Rome, we were told to drink only bottled water because our bodies wouldn't be able to handle the microbes in the tap water, and it'd wreak havoc on our digestive systems. Well, I listened to that and still got sick. Touring Neuschwanstein Castle (which the Cinderella Castle is based upon) was so NOT FUN due to that. 
Anyway, I would definitely recommend going there and getting a pretty good experience. There are a lot of things that aren't just oriented to the kids but to adults too. Definitely have to consider the trip-time, but I would give it a 
Well, it would've been a good idea but it was missing a piece! How sad. I sent the stuff in for the replacement so hopefully it will be here soon and then Ninja and I can work on it together instead! 
Mostly everyone accused DH of taking the last piece (it is a well documented fact that he does actually do this) however, he swears he never did it (this time) 
Maybe it's time you got another puzzle to make with DH! 
