First Floor Exhibits Storm Center Sponsored by Florida Power & Light Feel the rush of hurricane force winds in the hurricane simulator or view photos of the devastation left behind by Hurricane Andrew. Students can touch the vortex of a 10-foot tornado or generate a cloud or peer into a plasma sphere, representing the state of matter that lights up the sky in the form of lightning. They can simulate their own storm report on TV in the WSVN Weather Studio or test construction against hurricane force winds in FIU’s Wall of Wind exhibit. In the new Power On! exhibit, they can role play as a decision maker “directing” FPL power restoration specialists who are working to restore power safely while also learning how FPL responds to hurricanes. Florida Water Story H2O is the star of this story! Learn what this little molecule is composed of and just what it can do. This interactive exhibit explains the importance of water here in Florida and how it flows and transforms from our aquifers to the air and sea. 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 away? Harry the Heap, the recycling robot, entertains students with his “RECYCLE” song while teaching them what “Going Green” really means. Students learn the “R’s” of recycling by playing the recycling sorting game. They will also discover ways to reduce household waste and find out about new sources of clean energy. The Discovery Center (ages 6 and under) The Discovery Center, designed for children ages 6 and under, teaches children the fundamentals of counting, sorting, match, role play, cooperative play and teamwork. Whether they are crawling, climbing, or counting, children will be sure to benefit from this and fun and educational exhibit. 3 Provided by Broward County Waste and Recycling Services Grade Levels 3-5 Make Every Day Green Lesson plans based on the Five R’s of Recycling are available at www.mods.org/groups/index.htm 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 from www.mods.org/exhibits/ ecoscapes.htm.