Event Two: Dogs! A Science Tail

For my second event, I attended the California Science Center's latest exhibit: "Dogs! A Science Tail". The exhibit examined the relationships between humans and their dogs, and dogs and one another. Through a series of interactive exhibits I was able to learn the reasoning behind many dog behaviors such as sniffing one another, and the origins and evolution of what we now know as domesticated dogs.



The interactions varied in type, but the exhibit started with the testing of human speed versus different breeds of dogs. I really liked how easy it was to engage in the information, and how family friendly the environment was. Each piece of the exhibit paired technology and science together in ways that would be beneficial to learn and apply knowledge in. From racing dogs, to training them in a virtual simulation, the creativity allowed for a simply way to educate yourself, while also having fun.

In context to this class, the exhibit was representative of how art can be used as an educational tool. The entire exhibit was color coded and that in itself helped to guide you throughout and maximize the way in which people learn. The colors and the technologies together helped to sort information and engage the targeted younger audience.