Water is studied here from different angles: physical properties, societal issues, techniques developed to control it… And there is no way to discover water without getting wet!
Water appeals to the senses, so it is essential to allow young visitors to combine a sensory experience with a reflective approach.
A real role-playing game, this element invites visitors to decide on the construction (or not) of a dam in a valley. They will be able to observe the consequences of this construction before making a decision.
The children must find the perfect balance point to make the balls stand on the water jets. Behind this very playful animation are hidden notions such as buoyancy and fluid mechanics.
The Archimedes’ screw, an incredible device that dates back to antiquity, can move large quantities of water thanks to a propeller system. Nowadays, the screw is used in many applications. The visitor will be able to understand how it works by finding the optimal speed to bring water up into a tank located in height.
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