A field trip to
The
Franklin Institute is the perfect supplemental activity for science or history lessons for any grade. It may also inspire a few stories
among your creative writing students as well.
After all many science-fiction
writers base their stories on imagined scientific breakthroughs in time travel,
space exploration, and life on other planets.
Many superheroes and super villains
suffer accidents rooted in sensationalized science. Peter Parker became Spiderman after a radio-active
spider bit him; Barry Allen became The Flash after being struck by
lightening and covered with chemicals; Norman Osborn became the Green
Goblin after
drinking a special formula.
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The
Franklin Institute is
a premier science museum in Philadelphia, PA. It's named after Benjamin
Franklin, an accomplished scholar in political theory and
science. He is also one of United States of America's Founding Fathers.
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| Photo courtesy of: Frank Ralph |
Throughout the year, the museum
hosts a wide variety of interactive exhibits and exhibitions that educate and
entertain both seasoned and amateur scientists alike. As a child my favorite
spot in the museum to visit was the Large Heart.
Even
now it‘s fun to walk through the giant model, surrounded by the rhythmic
beating, and experience the inner workings of the heart as blood pumps through
it.
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| Photo courtesy of: Frank Ralph |
What I love most about the museum is
their unique way of presenting some of my favorite fiction stories and digging
through the science behind them. Over the years I've been to several of these
exhibitions. Two of my favorites are the Narnia
and Star Wars
shows.
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Through magical recreations with
props and actors, they immersed people spectacularly in these worlds and made
the moment memorable. I'll never forget the snow falling on me as I stepped
through the door of the wardrobe or watching Darth Vader march down 20th Street
to the Star Wars soundtrack.
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| Photo courtesy of: Erin Ralph |
During my most recent visit to the
museum, I embarked on a Viking adventure. As a fan of the show Vikings
on The History Channel, it was neat to see the authentic weapons, jewelry and
clothing and to delve deeper into Scandinavian history.
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| Photo: Ellwyn Autumn |
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| Photo: Ellwyn Autumn |
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I also saw a princess'
dress and cloak that resembled Anna's outfit from Disney's animated movie Frozen.
Pretty cool!
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| Photo: Ellwyn Autumn |
Besides amazing exhibitions, The
Franklin Institute has a many exhibits, antique machines and educational resources
too numerous to list. So whether you're a budding scientist or a curious
citizen who loves to learn new things, The Franklin Institute is a great place
to explore.
The Franklin Institute For Teachers:
On April 13, 2019, Marvel: Universe Of Super Heroes will be swinging on over to The Franklin Institute. I'm going to attend the show are you?
Check out pictures of the Narnia Exhibition here.
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