Make A Difference! Miller Youth Exhibit "Before" renovation

I finally got clearance from the museum to start using photographs of our exhibits. The relaunch of the Miller Youth Exhibit took place yesterday October 16, 2011. AMAZING turnout from adults and children. There are so many amazing new features but before I introduce you to those I want to give you a look at what the exhibit looked like before the newly introduced pieces...

Upon entering the exhibit these two seating areas are the first feature you encountred. Each computer displays six videos of individuals that were a "witness" during the Holocaust, some survivors. They purpose of these videos is to teach children the right way to approach relationships with other children and that everyone should be treated equally regardless of their background. One of the videos features Fritzie Fritzshall the president of the museum.

The next four pictures are our interactive screens within the exhibt. Each set of five computers serves a different purpose. It allows the children to become a part of different scenarios in which children are being bullied or mistreated. There is also an opportunity for the children to record a video describing a time when they were bullied or witnessed another individual being mistreated. It is a great way for students to maneuver their way through difficult situations and find the best result! 

The next three pictures all surround the rubbing wall actitity. Throughout the exhibt their are words cemented on the walls in which the children can choose words that best describe themselves and then display them on the yellow rubbing wall. These words are mean't to inspire better characteristics and attitudes of the kids.

And last but not least is the new puzzle that the kids put together. It is designed like a lunch table with different scenarios in which the kids are meant to act out to represent how you should and should not treat or react to others.