The highly anticipated Bugs! exhibit opened at the museum and we spent some time exploring it this morning before our nature walk. We were all very impressed.
Vinagaroon or Whip-tail Scorpion
Hercules Beetle
In one area they have a TV set up with a short documentary on the Mountain Pine Beetle and the devastation it is causing in our forests. Next to the television is a wood plank with visible beetle tunnels. I started to verbalize what the signs said and what the plank was there to show and Sweetie asked me to stop, “I know mom! I’m trying to learn. I can’t hear the guy on the TV when you are talking, Mom!” I could only apologize for distracting her and smile as I walked away.
The most interesting message the exhibit delivered was how insects impact our lives – both beneficially and detrimentally.
The most interesting message the exhibit delivered was how insects impact our lives – both beneficially and detrimentally.
Honeybees & a mannequin modeling beekeeper attire.
Insects traveled the Oregon Trail as well.
A child’s bedroom – I’m certain Buddy would have loved to call this room his own.
3 comments
Jennefer
October 8, 2008 at 9:31 am
I left a msg on my blog for you but thought I would leave one here too in case you didn’t get a chance to check back!
Here is the Amazon link to Deconstructing Penguins:
http://www.amazon.com/Deconstructing-Penguins-Parents-Kids-Reading/dp/0812970284/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1223457950&sr=8-1
Sorry I didn’t link the image of the book to that initially! I usually try and do that.
If you read it, let me know what you think! 🙂
Blessings
Oregon Mom
October 8, 2008 at 6:27 pm
That sounds like fun. What is the cost to get in? We have been thinking of making a trip that way and that seems like something the kids would enjoy!
(By the way we started our first lapbook today- thanks!)
Firefly mom
October 9, 2008 at 6:41 am
That looks like a very cool exhibit! I noticed in the first photo, there appears to be a little green army man being crawled over. My son would especially love that ;D
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