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Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname
Merian discovered and shared new scientific information about insects, changing the way Europeans thought about entomology and ecology
Object Story: Toy Lamps
Blown glass lamps made for burning whale oil.
Object Story: A Short History of Lighting
Examine a range of lighting implements from candles and rushlights to oil burning lamps.
Activity: Candle Math
Explore the relationship between candle light and contemporary lighting from incandescent and fluorescent lamps.
Activity: Change and Consequences
Explore the influence that artificial lighting has on everyday life and the environment.
Activity: Make a Contemporary Connection to Inventions
Examine the role of innovation in relationship to progress and improvements in lifestyle and consider the impact of these improvements on the environment.
Explore Plant Adaptations in Your Community!
Take a walk through your neighborhood, local park, or anywhere else where plants grow. What adaptations do you observe?
Nature as Artistic Inspiration
How are artists inspired by nature? How do artists combine observation and imagination to create artwork?