Being a mom of three, twin toddlers and a six year old, I am finding it necessary to spend quality alone time with my oldest. He went from being an only child, to one of three. The past two years have been a mix of excitement and difficulties. Having twins is a new experience but having one with special needs can really make adjusting hard on everyone. Then add a global pandemic, school shutdowns, no more playdates, social gatherings, or birthday parties, and these are just a few of the things that shook up this past year for us.
The Space exhibit was very informative and full of exciting activities. They have 26 exhibits discussing life as an astronaut. You can experience lift off in the pilot seat. You can also attempt to reach 0 gravity by twirling around in a small capsule, or at least get really dizzy. My son really enjoyed the flight simulation, so much that he did it multiple times. I tried to make him dizzy but he said it didn’t work.
There was so much to learn about the mental and physical preparation that goes into traveling out of space. We sometimes don’t think about what it is actually like for the astronaut in space. Learning about how they survive and their living arrangements was also something I never really thought about. We learned about growing plants in space in an attempt for astronauts to sustain their overall health and nutrition. The one question I have never thought of or asked was, “where do they potty?” I guess 0 gravity and urine would not mix well floating around in space. Yes! The exhibit features an astronauts potty. How do astronauts brush their teeth? Great question you can find this out at the exhibit as well.
When you are ready to return to earth don’t forget to check out Arizona Science Center permanent exhibits. They have interactive human body exhibits which happens to be my favorite. I always enjoy this area every time I go. Ever wondered how a house is built? Well you can enjoy learning about this and more. This was the first time we got to see a live demonstration in their lab theater. We enjoyed watching the scientist demonstrate fire safely. You can also enjoy watching Astronauts featured in their Irene P. Flinn Theater Don’t forget to visit the Dorrance Planearium for an amazing experience with 360 degree views. There is a lot to do and everyone will definitely have fun learning something new. So if you are ready to lift off, visit the astronauts space exhibit.
You hit the nail on the head! Yes, I am needing to spend one on one time with each of my kiddos because of all of the ‘togetherness’. It’s so true! This sounds like the perfect activity for this.