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Rotating Shadow House
Explore the shifting light of day.
Where: Gallery 5: Outdoor Exhibits
A rotating structure made of laths casts shadows that slowly change, calling to mind the shifting light of a day or a season and producing unexpected variations. Benches allow for relaxation and quiet watching.
Aliases:
Lath House
More to explore
Field Trip Chaperone Guide: Sun, Shadow, and Seasons
Based on fifth-grade NGSS standards; appropriate for grades 4–6
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Sun Swarm
Mounted mirrors sway with the tide in unpredictable ways, dispersing sunlight across the deck.
