exploratorium

Exhibits

Rotating Shadow House

Explore the shifting light of day.

Where:   Gallery 5: Outdoor Exhibits
Exhibit Developers:   Steve Gennrich and Shawn Lani, 2013

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.

 
Subjects:
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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