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JAM Sessions: The Power of Erosion 06/19/2021

  • Museum at Prairiefire 5801 West 135th Street Overland Park, KS, 66224 United States (map)
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$5 General Admission
FREE for Members

Members will receive their discount by opting to sign in with their membership account during the checkout process and using their membership discount code.

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As we get later into spring, we see the effect of frequent and heavy rains on the land. This is especially noticeable along the banks of creeks and rivers. Flooding and riverbank erosion can be dangerous to nearby homes and other buildings that are not protected. Some engineers specialize in an area called flood mitigation, and these engineers work to design and construct methods for limiting the negative effects of flooding. This can include city layouts, avoiding development in low areas, and building barriers along rivers to keep flood waters from breaking their banks. In this JAM, you will design and construct your own barrier using a variety of provided materials and test it out in our water table.

**NOTE: This is the same topic/class as the JAM Session on Saturday, Jun 5th**


PLEASE NOTE:

  • We require a 24 hour cancellation notice for Little Explorers Club and JAM Sessions reservations via emailing info@visitthemap.org. Please include the name on the reservation, number of students, date and time of the class.

  • Please help create an outstanding learning environment by limiting disruptions in the classroom! 

  • Parents are, of course, always welcome to remain in class but should a parent choose to step out, we have provided a seating area just outside the classrooms. Parents and siblings are also welcome to explore our Discovery Room or the rest of the Museum until the class concludes.

 
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