The Floor is Lava: Art Exhibit for Children
Take on the role of a volcanologist to discover clues, navigate lava flows and explore the library’s very own volcano in the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery's Summer Art Exhibit for Children The Floor is Lava! June 1 - Aug 18. This summer is all about adventure so let's leap into this exciting family-friendly exhibit. Beware – at any moment there might be an eruption and the floor might turn to lava!
As a volcanologist, you’ll get hands-on experience with the tools scientists use, play interactive games to learn more about volcanoes and create fun crafts. You'll also discover art that highlights unique aspects of how volcanoes work, and how volcanoes have captured the imagination of artists.
Activities
Examine a research station filled with tools volcanologists use in the field- Build a volcano map
- Play an interactive game of The Floor is Lava
- Use microscopes to examine different kinds of lava rock
- Explore the inside of a volcano and slide down a lava flow
Create crafts in the gallery's Reed Studio
Paper plate volcanoes- Earth layers in a bottle
- Pocket gopher puppets
- Paper and straw tulips
- Flapping butterflies
- Pet rocks
Learn about volcanoes from the experts
Volcanologist Talk
Tue, June 11 | 7-8pm | Marvin AB - Volcanologist Dr. Alison Graettinger of UMKC discusses volcanoes and her volcano research projects.
Volcanoes in Kansas
Mon, July 29 | 7-8pm | Marvin AB - Andy Connolly of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) will discusses the impact of Kansas' prehistoric volcanoes on the landscape geologists study today.
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