Everyday life explained at pop-up exhibition
A boy finds out how water can be purified by a machine.
How is water purified? What causes tooth decay?
The answers to these and other questions are answered in a variety of activities offered by 3M at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum designed to give scientific explanations to situations in everyday life.
Girls design their own 3M masks.
The global innovation company’s pop-up exhibition at the museum displays products such as water purifiers, damping tape and reflective traffic signs along with explanatory text. Volunteers are on hand to help children interact with the exhibits.
Girls try different ways to purify water in fun experiments.
There are three science classes every day offering fun experiments to children aged from 6 to 12. These include dripping white vinegar on model teeth with calcium carbonate powder on top and using different materials to purify a cup of polluted water.
Parents can scan a QR code at the site to let their children into the free event which runs through Sunday.
A boy strikes a gong which has been fitted with damping tape.
“We hope to make children feel the power and charm of science, lead them to explore what’s behind everyday life and inspire them to make creations,” said Xiong Haikun, general manager of R&D operations of 3M China.
“The event integrates resources from 3M and the museum, which proves a good attempt to create new scientific experiences to children,” said Jia Qing, director of the museum’s education department.
Reflective traffic signs by 3M are on show at the museum..
