We drove north about 30 minutes on the first day of our vacation to the Air Force Museum in Dayton. We had been once before but not on a family day so we decided to check it out.
The last time we went was in the winter so we didn't go outside to see the planes, but that day we decided to trudge through the rain to see them.
I just think this picture of Ella is funny
The kids all liked this plane the best...I think it's nicknamed a snoopy-nosed plane.
On family day they have a bunch of different booths set up to demonstrate scientific principles that apply to flight or space travel. (I especially loved that the kids were learning without realizing it!) This booth was about buoyancy. The kids had to try to fill film canisters with different things and make them just the right weight so they would stay suspended in the middle of the water. They use this principle in astronaut training because they do a lot of training for space walks in a giant pool at the Kennedy Space Center.
We also lucked out on this day. Astronaut Michael Foreman was there along with some others from NASA. He has been to the International Space Station twice, so he showed a film presentation and talked about his experience. It was really fun to listen to. NASA had also set up extra exhibits. My kids really liked one about the vacuum of space. Different things like marshmallows and Mountain Dew were put in a vacuum chamber to see what would happen.
We had a great time and it was a great start to our vacation!
3 comments:
That picture of Ella is awesome...she looks like such a little model! Looks like you guys are having fun!
So what DOES happen to marshmallows and Mountain Dew when they are put in a vacuum chamber?
Kenna, I want to send you something. Where can I send it? Use fb if you don't have my email anymore.
Looks like you're having fun adventures this summer!
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