First Floor Exhibits Storm Center Sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company Feel the rush of hurricane force winds in the hurricane simulator, touch the vortex of a 10-foot tornado, generate a cloud or peer into a plasma sphere. Students can simulate their own TV storm report in the WSVN Weather Studio. They can test construction against hurricane force winds in FIU’s Wall of Wind exhibit and work to restore power safely while learning how FPL responds to hurricanes in the Power On! exhibit. Florida Water Story This interactive exhibit explains the importance of water in Florida. Learn how the aquifers that underlie Florida provide our fresh water. Experiment with the effects of wet and dry seasons on a giant Florida water table. Interactive devices will challenge students to divide up Florida’s water between people, farming and nature and realize the outcome of their decisions. Go Green! Sponsored by Republic Services Ever wonder where your waste goes after the garbage truck takes it? Students learn the three “R’s” of recycling by playing the recycling sorting game. The Discovery Center (6 and under) Children learn the fundamentals of counting, sorting, matching, role play, cooperative play and teamwork. 7 Florida EcoScapes This bi-level Florida ecology exhibit allows students to discover one of the world’s most unique ecosystems. Featuring hundreds of living and replicated plants, animals and habitats and one of the largest living captive Atlantic coral reefs on public display, this immersive exhibit teaches important environmental lessons. Podcast: EcoScapes Tour and the Florida Water Story This tour will guide you through the EcoScapes exhibit. The podcast can be downloaded for free at https://mods.org/exhibits/ permanent-exhibits/