Odyssey's SHIPWRECK: Pirates + Treasure

Odyssey's SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure

February 14 - September 4, 2012

Mid-America Science Museum is proud to be hosting this exciting special exhibition. Encompassing 8,000 square feet, it features more than 500 authentic artifacts recovered by Odyssey from various shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel, and the Mediterranean Sea.

Taking visitors on the thrilling quest to discover the ocean’s greatest shipwreck stories and treasures, SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure fuses history, science and technology into an exciting educational experience through the use of interactive elements and real life treasure displays.

This interactive, multi-media, visually engaging exhibit features some of the most extraordinary shipwrecks in the world.

SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure gives all ages . . .

• A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the research and technology used to locate shipwrecks

   and a unique opportunity to be involved in hands-on activities relating to shipwreck exploration

• The opportunity to participate in the pioneering exploration of shipwrecks, while learning about

   the cutting-edge technology, archaeology and fascinating stories of ships lost at sea over

   the centuries

• To come on board with the Odyssey crew and explore the exciting world of deep-ocean

   exploration, science, technology and history as you journey through thousands of years

   of maritime travel

Connections for Scout Badges

SHIPWRECK! Pirates and Treasure connects well to the following badges:

Cub Scouts

Bear Cub Scout Achievement 8 ‘The Past is Exciting and Important’ (learn about the past through

   artifacts, images, stories, etc.)

Bear Cub Scout Achievement 17 ‘Information, Please’ (gain information about ship wrecks, history,

   and pirates in this multi-media exhibit)

Bear Cub Scout Achievement 22 ‘Tying It All Up’ (practice tying knots at ‘Pirates Knot Here’)

Wolf Cub Scout Elective 17 ‘Tie It Right’ (practice tying knots at ‘Pirates Knot Here’)

Webelos Cub Scout Activity Badge ‘Outdoorsman’ (practice tying knots at ‘Pirates Knot Here’)

Webelos Cub Scout Activity Badge ‘Scientist’ (learn about air pressure, water pressure,

   and hurricanes)

Girl Scouts

Daisy Girl Scouts Petals (Courageous and Strong- be brave while try activities you’ve never

   done before like the hurricane simulator) (Respect Authority- learn how to be respectful

   around artifacts)

Brownie Girl Scouts ‘Art to Wear’ badge (Pirate dress up and knot tying at ‘Pirates Knot Here’)

Brownie Girl Scouts ‘Let’s Pretend’ badge (pretend to be a pirate by dressing up and learning

   about the pirate lifestyle)

Brownie Girl Scouts ‘Computer Smarts’ badge (Use various types of technology such as computers

   and robotic arm to gain information about shipwrecks and pirates)

Brownie Girl Scouts ‘Listening to the Past’ badge (Discover fascinating stories and artifacts

   about people who lived in the past)

Junior Girl Scouts ‘Money Sense’ badge (learn about a variety of gold and silver coins)

Junior Girl Scouts ‘Finding Your Way’ badge (practice navigation skills such as compass

   and sextant)

Junior Girl Scouts ‘Outdoor Fun’ badge (practice outdoor skills such as knot tying)

Junior Girl Scouts ‘Discovering Technology’ badge (explore a variety of multi-media exhibits

   to discover how technology has changed over the years such as steam boats to robotic arms)

Junior Girl Scouts ‘Math Whiz’ badge (try out your math skills, learn about silver and gold coins,

   math found in navigation, etc.)

Junior Girl Scouts ‘Yarn and Fabric Arts’ badge (practice tying various knots at ‘Pirate Knot Here’)

Junior Girl Scouts ‘Weather Watch’ badge (learn about hurricanes and experience category 1

   force winds) more

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