Carnival of Science education kit
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1. Technology Centre More science Normally a ball bounces off at an angle which is similar to the angle at which it hits the surface Sports people often spin the ball to make it move in unexpected ways to outsmart the opposition When a ball spins it may grip more or skid as it hits the surface such as the ground or tennis racquet This changes the way the ball bounces and makes it harder to predict where it Is going 17 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Activity 2 Carnival skills some games are easier when you can predict what will happen What you need A clear glass with a wide mouth One marble A smooth table top What to do 1 Place the marble on the table Turn the table upside down so it covers the marble Move the glass around so the marble starts spinning around the rim inside the glass Predict what will happen when you lift the glass up Lift the glass What happens to the marble GL ee qo Image source The science behind the fun sideshows activity booklet developed by Questacon The National Science and Technology Centre More science Once something starts moving it will keep moving in a straight line It will only stop or change direction if it gets pushed or hits something The marble is moving in a circle because the glass is pushing it around As soon as you lift the glass the marble will fly or roll out in a2. add some others or simply write your own table If you have a camera use these words to help you select photos or video sequences For your report back at school be careful to only include the faces of people you know and ask their permission before you photograph them Title of game attraction 26 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities Activity 11 Believe it Worksheet Here are some examples of carnival attractions based on illusions Try out these exhibits and write your answers in each column or record them on mp3 recorder mobile phone or other device What did you What did you feel Why do you think Exhibit see hear like you felt like that _ Pf of _ Pf of Transform yourself P mE Pf of Face your fear See blade falling Rush of air on back of Prior Knowledge of Example down and hear neck Nervous scared what a guillotine does sound effect of before and then and what eyes ears tell guillotine relieved happy nothing makes your brain went wrong and wasn t anticipate a fright and hurt adrenaline is released 27 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Post visit activities for Years 9 10 Activity 12 Design a carnival sideshow Your mission Choose one of the games presented in the Carnival of
3. and try again Each rope passes through a set of pulleys that change the direction and size of the force your pull needed to raise a load your weight More pulleys make it easier to pull yourself up but you pull a longer length of rope to lift yourself The pulleys and bar form a block and tackle 9 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes NENNEN Air cannon Aim the cannon at the target then pull the knob towards you and let it go The air inside the barrel is compressed when the plunger is released sending a shock wave through the air at the other end The wave retains its speed and shape long enough to hit the target several metres away if no other forces intervene The momentum of the air wave applies the force to move the tinsel in the target Merge your face Sit in the chair in front of the mirror with someone else on the opposite side When you look at the mirror you see strips of your own reflection alternating with strips of your partner seen through the spaces between the mirrors Your brain merges the strips to form the image of an unfamiliar face You may feel uneasy as your brain recognizes it s not your familiar reflection Mirror maze Enter the mirror maze and try to make your way out Multiple reflections from the mirrored walls can make this a difficult task 8 MIRROR Maze Lo
4. straight line This push towards the centre that makes the marble go around in a straight line is called centripetal force 18 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Activity 3 Carnival thrills The most popular attractions at fun parks are often the ones that are scary or thrilling Have you ridden a rollercoaster or experienced a sudden fright Do you remember what it felt like i H 4 1 ky E l 7 EV ue a li E T li E ERO ETE mM F LT TA LE pee er PF i a 7 E J ky zo ge ir ru B rd E ume nmm i E la Eus A da i it PM TS wr m x 4r The Scenic Railway at Luna Park Melbourne is the world s oldest continually operating roller coaster Lm um i GE W iia P o M m W Image source WikiMedia Commons Think of carnival ride which you think has a thrill factor How do you think your body might react during the ride Dizziness Rapid breathing Trembling Dry mouth Faster heart rate L Cold hands Upset stomach Tense muscles Unable to move Why might your body react this way 19 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Activity 4 Carnival thrills Sometimes carnival attractions use illusions to provide a
5. to some of the tricks behind carnival games Carnival customers normally pay to play and try to win prizes the owners need to make money and give away few prizes so sideshow games are fun but more difficult than they first appear Experiences in Carnival of Science can form the basis for an investigation of motion force and momentum or the tricks and illusions behind sideshow games Why do we enjoy being scared How can science help to design an exhilarating rollercoaster ride Will top or bottom spin help to win a prize Man with Clowns Luna Park St Kilda c1960s by Maggie Diaz Image courtesy of Maggie Diaz Collection State Library of Victoria 2013 Copyright Maggie Diaz www maggiediaz com This education kit has been written for Years 5 10 to support the Carnival of Science exhibition at ocienceworks The exhibition is available for school bookings from 1 February The kit contains information to assist with e Setting a context for the excursion so that students can get the most from their visit e further exploration into the world of carnival games and amusement parks The writers assume that teachers have read the contents of the kit and prepared the students for their visit to the exhibition The activities in this education kit are designed to engage and assist students in exploring science in the context of carnival games and rides 3 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival o
6. EDUCATION KIT W enco Prepared by Janet Marlow Scienceworks contractor and Patricia Christies Program Coordinator Scienceworks Bookings 03 9392 4819 weekdays 8 30am 4 30pm Copyright Museum Victoria 2013 Teachers may photocopy this kit for educational purposes http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education Contents Teacher Notes Introduction 3 Carnival of Science exhibition description 4 Exhibition map 15 Student Activities Pre post visit activities for Years 5 8 students 16 Activities during visit for Years 5 10 students 24 Post visit activities 9 10 m 28 Rich Learning Tasks for Years 5 10 students l 30 Resources Websites 37 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes Introduction Carnival of Science presents the fun of the fair and amusement park games together with the physics biology or psychology behind them Students can explore a range of traditional sideshow attractions testing mind and body whilst discovering how science can help win a game or understand an illusion This exhibition is accessible at multiple levels providing a variety of physical challenges and memorable thrills Details of each exhibit and background explanations are provided on pages 4 14 Some activities highlighting observational skills and ball spinning techniques are suggested prior to visiting this exhibition to alert students
7. Science exhibition Improve its design or function and make it more exciting 5 Describe how the game works Use the information that you collected about this game attraction during your visit to the exhibition Activity 9 Carnival design worksheet or Activity 10 Gathering ideas worksheet as well as other research What changes or modifications will make it more exciting Draw a detailed illustration or build a model of your new design highlighting any changes or modifications You may need to make a prototype working model to test that it works z Present your design Explain how your modifications work and how it enhances the original game Activity 13 Can you believe it Your mission Create a sideshow attraction for Luna Park using an illusion that is funny or momentarily frightening and can be experienced by two or more people Use the information from your Activity 11 Believe it Worksheet Things to consider What materials would you use to make it How can you test if the illusion works Are there any times when your illusion might not work Catchy names for your new sideshow attraction Is there a particular audience for this attraction Would you recommend it to a friend You will need to record all your tests and descriptions of any tests in a digital format eg slideshow or documentary style video Resources Free sound effects and music loops for educational projects www royaltyfreemusic com sound eff
8. are to lay down on this bed of nails Your weight is distributed across thousands of nails making it a surprisingly painless experience 13 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes Spinning top Hold on the handle and rotate the platform The speed of your rotation will depend on the size of the circle you make with your body The larger the circle the slower you will go The smaller the circle the faster you will go You might have seen a figure skater spin faster by pulling their arms closer to their body All Images Copyright Museum Victoria 14 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes Exhibition map S Roller coaster Revolution Activity arcade Spun out Head spin Transform yourself Face your fear Tread lightly Strength E ir cannon tester Spinning top Railway Cone up C tracks a hill Square wheels gt ee Ow o o o mt D o E E o g 5 pas LL 2 9 Eo OQ 3 gt E dE Os Merge your face Entrance Head on a platter CARNIVARYSClence 15 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Pre post visit activities for Years 5 8 Teacher led Activity 1 Carnival skills Have you been
9. at any exhibit on the list f working in a team it is important that you are aware of the role you need to carry out during your visit 31 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Rich learning tasks Pre post visit exhibition activities Explore create and test carnival sideshows Activity 15 Hit It Your mission Design a carnival game where balls are thrown at a pile of three cylinders Customers pay to play and will win a prize if they manage to knock over all three cylinders with one throw As sideshows want to make money your game design needs to make it difficult but not impossible to win a prize This game is similar to Stacks of fun in the Carnival of Science exhibition you may also want to try Rebound or In it to win it Things to consider What would be the best material to use for the cylinders Investigate similar sizes in different materials For example Aluminium cans empty Steel cans empty Thick cardboard tubes rolled corrugated cardboard or poster card Plastic cups Discuss what could be the advantages disadvantages of each material in a cylinder What would be the best arrangement for a pile of three cylinders Three containers stacked on top of each other or one balanced on top of the other two Round or flat end down Discuss the advantages disadvantages of each arrangement Are there any othe
10. avity When the container spins the water surface curves and buoyancy pushes on ducks towards the centre while gravity still pulls them down and the ducks lean sideways Pluck a duck This exhibit requires good hand and eye coordination using a wand to scoop up a duck Catch a duck and read the fun fact beneath it 8 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes NENNEN Strength tester Jump on the yellow metal plate as hard as you can The scale will measure the force you apply The plate will push a lever which hits a ball transferring kinetic energy from you to the ball If you transfer enough kinetic energy movement energy the ball can rise up to the top of the scale and make the bell ring Roller coaster Place a ball on the highest end of the track and let it go Does it have enough energy to go up and down all the hills and reach the end of the track When the ball is released it has some potential stored energy due to its height above the floor As it goes down a hill it speeds up as potential energy changes to kinetic energy Going uphill it slows as kinetic energy changes back to potential energy The ball also loses energy as it rolls due to friction so has less energy and only climbs lower hills Lift yourself oit on one of seats and pull on the rope to lift yourself up Then sit on the other seat
11. ce you need to move ring down and around at same time Cover up This is a traditional carnival game where visitors are asked to cover a large disc with five smaller discs The smaller discs are a particular size relative to the larger disc so the five need to be strategically placed to be successful The small discs must just cover the centre of the large one and minimally overlap each other Curve ball Two participants collect some balls and sit on their respective chairs secured by a harness They throw a ball to each other when the machine is stationary then try when the machine is moving Participants will need to predict where their partner will be when receiving the ball and throw to that location if the other participant is to be able to catch it 5 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes O Rebound Rebound requires the visitor to throw a plastic ball at the target on the angled backboard attempting to get the ball to land in and stay in the basket A ball thrown straight at a flat surface will bounce off at a similar angle and speed missing the basket Throwing with topspin on the ball is more likely to be successful as it rebounds slower and at a different angle so less likely to bounce out Topspin spins the ball away from you as it travels In it to win it In it to win it requires the visitor to thro
12. ch the end without detection you must minimise the pressure your foot places on the floor surface Hydraulics Wm BILE oit on one seat and ask UTI il someone else to sit on the HHHT LE i other seat Ne The seats are connected in pairs by tubes filled with fluid When you sit on one fluid in the tubes is pushed towards the other seat How much the seats move up and down is dependent on your weight and the weight of the other person Crazy bikes The handlebars on an ordinary bike are connected directly to the front wheel Turning the handle bars left or right turns the front wheel in the same direction On this crazy bike the steering is reversed making it difficult to ride You will need to learn how to ride this type of bike all over again 12 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes Cone up a hill Try each roller to see which one rolls up the hill on the V shaped track This illusion is created by the shape of the object and the shape of the cone Railway tracks Place each set of wheels at the high end of the track Roll them down the hill Can you roll them to the end of the track If coned wheels meet a bend in the track the circumference of the wheel in contact with the outside rail increases causing it to travel further than the inside wheel This steers the wheel into the bend Bed of nails D
13. de V commercials your budget allows for a 30 60 second video clip with animation sequences if desired Newspaper advertisements and Billboard posters Web based blogs with photo or video clips Radio ads or podcasts It s your budget so you need to decide which media will attract more customers to the new sideshows You are also always looking out for new ways and new media in advertising so you may like to consider other alternatives discuss these with your teacher The new sideshows include the following games and attractions shown at Carnival of Science Face your fear otacks of fun Mirror maze Bed of nails A UO NI Image source Luna Park Melbourne archive collection 35 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN For each sideshow you will need to decide The best medium e g TV paper web to reach potential customers to convince them to visit Luna Park and pay to experience the sideshows You will need to explain gt What the customer will do and experience in the sideshow gt The science behind it gt Howcustomers will have more fun if they bring their friends or family too Discuss with your teacher whether you will be covering one or more of these carnival sideshows for your task If working with a team Team Contract forms are available at http museumvictoria com au 36236 scienceworks storyboard
14. ects html and www royaltyfreemusic com free music loops html Tutorials on adding audio to PowerPoint and Final Cut Pro iMovie video clips http www royaltyfreemusic com tutorials 28 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN To edit a video you can download free Windows Movie Maker software at http windows microsoft com en AU windows live movie maker get started for tutorials follow the How To Music Photos amp Video link at the top of that page Activity 14 Design a BIG Dipper How would you design a scenic railway roller coaster with a high thrill factor What is a Scenic Railway Roller Coaster How does it work Gather the information and any images you need from Roller Coaster and Railway Tracks exhibits in Carnival of Science and other research e g see www wWikipedia org wiki Roller coaster and the ride restrictions at www lunapark com au rides scenic railway Watch the two short videos showing students investigating roller coasters http pbskids dragonflytv show scenicrollercoasters html and http pbskids dragonflytv show scenicrollercoasterdesign html Write down the factors you need to consider in the design of your scenic railway The roller coaster carriages have no engine so need to be pulled to the top of the first hill at the beginning of the ride After that they must roll up down and around on the
15. elow Alternatively create an electronic Mind Map with Bubbl Mindmeister Apple Apps or other software see Resources page 37 Experience or THEME Choose one of these ideas to work with on another Mind Map over page 22 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Create a Mind map for your ideal carnival game or attraction What will it look like How does it work What materials would it made from Who will enjoy using it And so on Write your central idea the Carnival game or Carnival Attraction in the box provided below Carnival Game or Attraction Sketch an illustration of what your Carnival Game or Attraction might look like below 23 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Activities during visit for Years 5 10 Activity 8 Experience carnival Organise yourselves into groups of two or three Try some carnival games listed below Make sure you have a go at three or more under each heading highlighted in bold Moving Curveball Crazy Clowns Rebound In it to win It Crazy Bike Spinning Top Spun Out Wacky Wire Forceful Stacks of Fun Rollercoaster and Railway Tracks Air Canon Strength Tester Lift Yourself Hydraulics Tread Lightly Bed of Nails For each game you try discuss with your group e How it works e Wha
16. f science exhibition Teacher Notes Exhibition description Entrance The entrance to Carnival of Science is an experience in itself Anyone going inside seems to disappear in an instant However visitors are safely exiting the other side after stepping through a hidden dark revolving door s T f an oi s Face your fear Place your head and hands in the holes and release the guillotine Will your nervous system respond to the fear you feel as if it were a real guillotine Crazy clowns Place five table tennis balls into the mouth of one crazy clown See how many you can get to roll down into the number one or number six slot The speed of the head changes as it approaches each edge making this very difficult This is why the best prizes are awarded for the most difficult scores to achieve 5 and 30 in a real sideshow 4 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes O Wacky wire Move the ring around the wire without touching it Increase the challenge by pulling the lever to make the wire move clockwise then anticlockwise Which one is harder Your eyes and brain are constantly working together moving your muscles to adjust the position of the ring This is easiest when the spiral moves clockwise through the ring because you only have to move the ring downwards harder than when spiral is not moving sin
17. l 0 4 3b index Online User Manual Anim8or www anim8or com Free 3D animation software www anim8or com main index html Online User Manual www anim8or com tutorials index html Tutorials Film Making http windows microsoft com en AU windows live movie maker get started Windows Movie Maker Free software can be downloaded from this page follow the prompts from How To Music Photos amp Video at the top of page to view the tutorials www royaltyfreemusic com tutorials Audio visual tutorials for help with podcasts adding audio to PowerPoint or Final Cut Pro iMovie video clips www royaltyfreemusic com sound effects html www royaltyfreemusic com free music loops html Royalty Free Music and Sound effects 37 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Hesources MEDNJN NHMNE MOJ 9ENE MA AhlDllunu0 0DIDHcCcQDQ0U JM Music and Copyright Australasian Performing Right Association Limited APRA WWW apra amcos com au musicconsumers musicineducation schools aspx www apra amcos com au About Copyright CopyrightFAQs aspx 38 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition
18. n unexpected experience Find out how to change your reflection using shiny spoons What you need Different sized shiny spoons new or polished with a cloth What to do 1 Choose one spoon to start with and look at your reflection in both sides Do you look different Move the spoon back and forth as you look How does this change your reflection Can you find a position where there is no clear reflection Try other shiny spoons Does the size of the spoon change the type of reflection you see m I More science The underside of the spoon gives a small image It acts like a convex mirror curved mirror that bulges outward What you see in the bowl of the mirror depends on how close or far away you are to the spoon This side of the spoon is like a concave mirror curved mirror that bulges inward Up close your image is larger When you place the spoon further away your image is upside down At one particular distance point from the spoon it is impossible to make sense of what you see Te sith etus PAIN A 4 cs V SCR m h SENS A E AN AE d ur a Et n x xa og zl i Fi aa A E Image source The science behind the fun sideshows activity booklet developed by Questacon The National Science and Technology Centre Activity 5 My very own sideshow How many carnival games have you played Do you have an idea for a fun new game You might base it on one in the Carnival of Science sideshow
19. nt to your task You may wish to add to the list 36 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Hesources es Websites Luna Park Melbourne www lunapark com au For information on amusements like Rollercoaster rides and Carnival games Rides the Centenary History and school excursions Functions PBS for Teachers www pbs org teachers Free online education resources from the American Public Broadcast Service PBS search by Year level Topic Program title and or Media type including videos games PBS Kids DragonflyTV http pbskids org dragonflytv TV series featuring real kids real science includes video episodes investigating Body amp Brain and Matter amp Motion presented with short experiments games and riddles Online Mind Mapping https bubbl us Free secure site with tutorials where you can brainstorm live or create a password protected account to save your mind maps and share your work www mindmeister com Free version of Mindmeister but you need to sign up first http itunes apple com us app simplemind mind mapping id305727658 mt 8 http itunes apple com us app idea sketch id367246522 mt 8 amp ign mpt uo9e3D4 Apps iPod iPad mind mapping apps Animation Pencil www pencil animation org Free 2D animation software for Mac Windows and Linux http pencil animation org wiki doku php id zen users manua
20. of three cylinders of each material you want to test and check the throwing distance Using the same ball thrown from the same distance investigate which cylinders are best for your design Using a pile of three best cylinders test the types of ball you consider will be useful Remember it should be difficult to knock all the pile over with one ball so you may need to adjust the throwing distance a little Measure the best distance to play your game Once you have decided on your final design think of a catchy name for your sideshow game Consider Are there any times when your design might not work Would you recommend your sideshow game to a friend Extension Shape and weight Investigate the advantages or disadvantages of adding a strip of BlueTac inside the cylinder to raise or lower its centre of mass Normal Can Weighted Can Image source The science behind the fun sideshows activity booklet developed by Questacon The National Science and Technology Centre 33 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN More science To knock over a can you need to move the can s centre of mass until it is no longer directly above its base The centre of mass of an empty can is normally at the centre of the can If you put more weight in the bottom of the can the centre of mass is now lower down The can will need to tip further before it fall
21. oking down at the dark floor and identifying real corners will help you find the exit 10 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes Head on a platter Crouch down and enter though the room at the back of this exhibit and then stand up placing your head on the platter The mirrors create the illusion of a severed head on the platter A great photo opportunity Transform yourself With someone watching from the front enter the exhibit from the side and press the button Then swap places Visitors outside will see you transform into a gorilla as the light in your compartment dims and the gorilla s compartment lights up This exhibit uses a half silvered angled mirror providing transmitted and reflected light to create this illusion Square wheels Hold onto the rails step on the cranks and start pedaling The size and shape of the curved bumps correspond to the dimensions of the square wheels making it a smoother ride than you might expect as long as you dont try to turn These curves are a catenary the shape made by a hanging cable when supported at both ends 11 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes NENNEN Treading lightly How softly can you walk Sensors under the walkway detect pressure placed on the floor In order to rea
22. omplete your Rich Learning Task This should also be discussed with your teacher The exhibit descriptions on pages 4 14 in Teacher Notes will help you to identify these Step Four Decide what your final presentation will look like for assessment The format of your final presentation may take a variety of different forms and should be negotiated with your teacher Even if some tasks suggest that you use a particular format for the presentation don t hesitate to make other suggestions if you have a better idea Step Five for teams Allocate roles for every member of your team Discuss with your team the crucial tasks that need to be carried out to complete this task Make sure that every team member has been allocated the task they will carry out and is clear about their role Roles will need to be allocated when gathering information during your visit to Carnival of Science and when completing and delivering the final presentation A Team Contract will assist teams to make sure that every team member has a clear understanding of their role It will also be an opportunity to identify key roles needed to complete the task http museumvictoria com au 36236 scienceworks team agreement pdf 30 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Checklist In discussion with your teacher tick the exhibits that you will need to try during your visit to help com
23. pdf Consider creating a logo for the Luna Park centenary sideshows to use in your advertising Campaign and on the sideshows For information visit gt www lunapark com au history gt www ipaustralia gov au understanding intellectual property ip for business design a logo and brand f you want to incorporate a video clip in your advertisement storyboard your video before filming A template is available at gt http museumvictoria com au 36236 scienceworks storyboard pdf To edit your video you can download a free version of Windows Movie Maker at gt http windows microsoft com en AU windows live movie maker get started follow the How To Music Photos amp Video link at the top of webpage to view some tutorials gt Tutorials on podcasting adding audio to PowerPoint and Final Cut Pro iMovie video clips http Awww royaltyfreemusic com tutorials gt Make sure you get permission to use other people s copyright work like photos songs or video clips NB Always check copyright clearance for any images music or special effects that you want to use material online may not be free for reuse in student videos or podcasts For some free music and sound effects to use in your ads go to gt WWW royaltyfreemusic com sound effects html gt WWW royaltyfreemusic com free music loops html Use Activity 10 or Activity 11 worksheets as a prompt during your visit to to help you collect information releva
24. plete your Rich Learning Task They can be done in any order and you may need to revisit some if that particular exhibit is busy o Crazy clowns o Roller coaster o Framed o Square wheels o Railway tracks o Revolution o Rebound o Air cannon o Head spin o In itto win It o Lift yourself o Transform yourself o Crazy bikes o Strength tester o Merge your face o Spinning top o Tread lightly o Mirror maze o Spun out o Bed of nails o Head ona platter o Wacky wire o Cover up o Face your fear o Stacks of fun o Entrance door o Pluck a duck o Zoltan fortune teller o Curveball o History of carnivals What to bring Acopy of the Carnival of Science exhibition map page 15 for you or your group Bring your completed copy of this checklist so that you can look for the information needed for your Rich Learning Task Consider how you will record and keep track of the information you need to gather to complete the task Decide what tools you need to bring for example pen pencils clipboard mp3 recorder video recorder digital camera tablet smart phone What to do During your visit try out as many of your chosen exhibits as possible and gather the information or images you need to complete your task back at school If an exhibit is busy it is important that you try to find another one to use rather than just waiting for that one to become free The order in which you work through the exhibits is not important so you can start
25. r arrangements you would like to test Consider the types of ball you might use You need to be able to throw them accurately but not very hard For example Foam ball Tennis ball omall superball Golf ball Hollow plastic ball medium or large For each ball discuss why it would or would not be useful for this game You might like to watch Midway Games by Mary Jane and Eliza pbskids org dragonflytv show midwaygames html from PBS Kids Dragonfly TV This short video shows two girls investigating ball games after not winning any carnival games at their otate Fair followed by a successful return visit to win a sideshow prize How far away should you stand to throw Estimate a distance where you think everyone could throw and hit a pile most of the time but not every time Sideshows want customers to have fun and pay for many throws but not to win prizes very often 32 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Testing your design How well does your design work Collect and test the types of cylinders and balls you think could work best in the game You need to work safely when testing your design Discuss and list agreed safety rules before beginning to test the game Pile three cylinders in the arrangement you selected test if they stay in place easily when a ball bounces near not touching them on the table Make a pile
26. s pages 4 14 or find out about some others e g www wikipedia org wiki Carnival games Describe your idea and consider What will make it fun How will it work Who will enjoy it How could you build it Draw a diagram of your game and label all the main parts What exciting name would attract customers to play your carnival game Create a presentation that shows how your carnival game would work using a slideshow or other media and or a working model 20 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Activity 6 Roller coaster ride Have you been on a roller coaster What makes the ride fun How does it work What you need omall shiny balls eg Ball bearings or those used for cake decoration Clear plastic tubing or garden hose without spray fittings at least 2 5m long Friends to hold the tubing in place What to do 1 Use clear plastic tubing or garden hose as the roller coaster track with some small ball bearings or cachous small silver balls for cake decoration as the cars 2 Hold one end of the tubing hose up higher than the other and put a ball in the high end Did the ball roll to the other end 3 Try other heights What do you notice 4 Bend a loose loop into the middle of the tubing hose How high does the ball have to start from to get through the loop Try round and oval shaped loops 5 Can your ball tra
27. s over This takes more force from a heavier or faster ball When the ball is moving it has kinetic energy A ball with more mass or moving at faster speed has more kinetic energy For a light ball to have enough energy to knock over a can it has to move VERY fast otherwise when it hits it can t apply enough force Investigate using small square boxes instead of cylinders Use the same ball to test a box and a cylinder of similar size and weight Are single boxes harder or easier to knock over than cylinders Test a stack of each Change the orientation of the boxes in a stack try with the edges facing the ball and with full sides facing the ball What do you notice Think about your final game design If you owned a carnival with one of your games in it how might you modify it 34 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Activity 16 Advertise and promote the Centenary Carnival Luna Park has built a range of exiting new carnival games and attractions to celebrate its centenary As head of the Marketing Department your job is to advertise these new sideshows to potential customers and try to increase the number of visitors who come to Luna Park this year You may decide to work with a creative team of specialists such as a graphic designer on air presenter photographer researcher and scriptwriter Your choice of media to do this job may inclu
28. t you would change about it to make it better Record the answers in the table below Experience some of these pairs of sideshow attractions Amazing Entrance door and Face Your Fear Mirror Maze and Revolution Transform Yourself and Merge Your Face or Head on a Platter At each exhibit discuss the following questions What did you see hear What did you feel like Why do you think you felt that Record the answers in the table below MOVING FORCEFUL 24 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Activity 9 Carnival design worksheet For the five games or attractions you have chosen in Carnival of Science describe the good and bad features of each then add your suggestions for modifications changes in the columns below Titles of selected exhibits 1 2 You may also wish to take photos or video sequences of each exhibit showing these features Good features Bad features Suggested modifications 25 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Activity 10 Gathering ideas worksheet Use this worksheet to sketch or write some ideas during your visit to the Carnival of Science exhibition What are the features of two particular carnival game s or attraction s that made them such fun You can use the words in the table as prompts
29. to a fairground or Luna Park Did you play the carnival games where you had to hit a target to win Did you get a prize first go Carnival games are fun and test your skills but are often more difficult to win than you think Before you visit Scienceworks here are some things to do that may improve your chances in the Carnival of Science games e Watch the video Midway Games by Mary Jane and Eliza from PBS Dragonfly TV http pbskids org dragonflytv show midwaygames html How can you make a carnival game more difficult to win What you need One tennis ball An outdoor wall A friend What to do 1 Bounce the tennis ball onto the ground and up a wall Where does it hit the wall 2 Repeat step one but this time give the ball a spin as it leaves your hand Does it bounce up the wall differently 3 Spin the ball again and try bounding the ball to a friend Does spinning the ball make it difficult to predict the direction of the ball 4 Experiment with other types of balls and types of spin Refer to the diagrams below for assistance Image source The science behind the fun sideshows activity booklet developed by Questacon The National Science and Technology Centre 16 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN TPSPI Image source The science behind the fun sideshows activity booklet developed by Questacon The National Science and
30. track to the end of the ride on their own How could you test your design before the real ride was built Present your design for a new scenic railway roller coaster ride including the factors you considered l B l i p 4 a D A 29 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN The Scenic Railway at Luna Park Melbourne is the world s oldest continually operating roller coaster Image source WikiMedia Commons Rich learning tasks for Years 5 10 Activities 15 and 16 will help you explore some of the ideas in the exhibition in a creative way What to do There are four or five steps you need to take if you choose to do a Rich Learning Task Step One Decide whether you will work in teams Decide whether you will approach these tasks individually or in teams You may need to negotiate this with your teacher If working in teams agree on a team size and decide the members of each team Step Two Select your Rich Learning Task A detailed description of Rich Learning Tasks can be found on pages 32 36 You may be allowed to select your own Rich Learning Task or you may need to discuss with your teacher as to which task needs to be completed Step Three Decide which exhibits you will visit to complete your Rich Learning Task Use the checklist on page 31 decide upon and then tick the ones you need to visit to help you c
31. ur brain Your inner ears say your head is moving and your eyes say it has stopped again causing dizziness until the fluid stops moving Framed Peep through the viewer and turn the handle The speed of the handle will determine whether you see the individual pictures a flickering film or smooth moving images The illusion of smooth movement is created if the frames change quickly enough When your eyes see more than fifteen images per second the visual cortex in your brain perceives one image while the next is being processed creating an illusion of smooth movement 7 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes Zoltan Fortune Teller foyer Place your hand on Zoltan s palm reader and a fortune is revealed a nu i ZOLTAN TET CRUS There are 16 possible recordings randomly selected each one so vague that you may think that something in the fortune you received has come true People sometimes want to believe that two unrelated events or a coincidence are related This is known as the personal validation effect Spun out opin the doughnut shaped container as fast as you can If fast enough the ducks inside will rotate with the water and lean over This is because buoyancy the upward force of liquid on an object always remains perpendicular to the water surface When the water is still buoyancy balances gr
32. vel around corners Through corners and more than one loop Make your ball go as fast as possible More science A roller coaster car needs to start from very high up so it can go over the hills and around the curves to the end of the track It starts with a lot of potential energy which changes to kinetic energy as it goes downhill then changes back to potential energy as it slows going up the next hill As the car rolls it also loses some energy due to friction eventually it loses all of its energy and stops moving The Screamin rollercoaster track that enters the water at Disney s California Adventure Park Anaheim CA USA Image source WikiMedia Commons 21 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Student Activities NENNEN Activity 7 Carnivals are fun Gathering ideas Use the Exhibition description pages 4 14 and your pre visit activities to gather all the information relevant to your task What are some of the carnival games you would like to try in the exhibition What other exhibits would you want to try Why What experiences do you enjoy the most e g throwing balls seeing illusions feeling dizzy winning games Choose one of these carnival experiences to work with Create a Mind Map in the space below around your chosen experience based on possible ideas it could lead to Write your central experience theme in the box provided b
33. w a ball so it lands in the bucket without bouncing out When throwing with backspin on the ball and hitting the side of the bucket you are more likely to be successful as the ball will bounce lower and slower Backspin occurs when a ball rotates backwards towards you after being thrown Stacks of fun Stack three cans in a pyramid then try to knock over all the cans with one ball In order for the light ball to have enough momentum to push over all three cans it will need to travel at a very high speed A heavier ball would need less speed to apply the same force These cans are also weighted at the bottom which means it takes more force to tip them over 6 http museumvictoria com au scienceworks education education programs carnival of science exhibition Teacher Notes NENNEN NN Revolution This exhibit is designed to disorientate visitors Step underneath the spinning curtain and look at the vertical black and white stripes on the inside Looking at moving stripes may make you feel dizzy but this fades if you look at the still floor Conflicting messages to the brain from your body muscles standing still and your eyes seeing movement cause the dizziness Head spin Tilt the model head and turn the handle to make both the head and fluid in the inner ear spin When the head stops spinning the fluid keeps moving When this happens to you it would send conflicting messages to yo
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