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Dive into the past and explore the wonders of the historic 1964/65 New York World's Fair through engaging STEM activities, interactive exhibitions, and intergenerational time travel games. Join us on a quest to rescue the future and celebrate the Centennial in 2064. Restore the iconic New York State Pavilion to its former glory and recreate the magic of this unforgettable event. Discover the artifacts, souvenirs, and stories that shaped this extraordinary fair. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of nostalgia and innovation at the Synthetic Reality Lab.
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Dr. Lori C. Walters University of Central Florida Institute for Simulation & Training Synthetic Reality Lab (SREAL) Department of History
Funding: National Science Foundation National Endowment for the HumanitiesPartners:Queens Museum of Art New York Hall of Science
Story • Why a World’s Fair? • Why the 1964/65 New York World’s Fair?
STEM • STEAM • Humanities
Exploring the Fair • Time Travel • Components & Artifacts • Souvenirs • STEM Stops • External STEM Games • Intergenerational
Time Travel 2064 – Centennial Celebration at QMA
Time Travel 1964 – Rescue the Future
Learning By • Seeing/hearing – World’s Fair environment • Doing – Mini STEM games – Pythagoras Challenge • Playing – Mini STEM games – Sea Hunt • Creating – Sketch-n-Tell • Sharing – Intergenerational exploration
Transport: From the Space Park …
Avatars Cal Fowler
Avatars Robert Moses
Level of detail Swiss Sky Ride Car Selectric Typewriter - IBM
On Site • Queens Museum of Art • Interactive Map