From the building of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt to the construction of modern homes, bridges and skyscrapers, six simple machines help us solve everyday challenges. The Children's Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) is excited to bring you SIMPLE MACHINES, a true introduction to engineering and building. Children will learn to recognize and understand the six types of simple machines: levers, wheels and axles, pulleys, inclined planes, edges and screws, as they design and build giant structures of their own.
This unique play space includes the hugely popular Imagination Playground while introducing new, interactive elements utilizing the six simple tools that make life easier. Children will learn science and math skills through engineering, project-based and hands-on engineering, communication, collaboration skills, critical thinking and creativity. This exhibit will be the central theme for the President’s Day Camp on Monday, February 16th as well as Spring Break Lego Camp March 30 – April 3rd. Registration is open now for children in Kindergarten through grade 5. Read on to learn how you can win 4 tickets to the museum to visit this new exhibit!
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The exhibit is generously sponsored by Imagine Upstate, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) festival that will be held in downtown Greenville March 28 through April 4, 2015. The museum will have parts of this exhibit at the festival for interactive play. Other sponsors include The Greenville News, Mavin Construction, The City of Greenville and Greenville County. The museum is located 300 College Street in downtown Greenville, SC. Admission is just $9 per child, $10 per adult (free to members and children under 1 years of age.). For more information, visit www.tcmupstate.org or call 864.233.7755, extension2.
