Dynamic Earth

Hey :)
I hope everyone had a great week! The students and I had the opportunity to visit one of Sudbury's most popular attractions: Dynamic Earth. I've been to Dynamic Earth many times before, but they are always adding new and exciting attractions. Their newest attraction is called Strange Matters. It is all about metals, crystals, magnets and glass. You are able to try different scientific experiments dealing with modern materials. They have a great play area for the kids and so many fun activities and things to see. They have a command center where you are able to control mining machines.

When we went they had a group of kids on a scavenger hunt around Dynamic Earth. One of the items on their lists was to put on an entire mining outfit from head to toe. After they completed their task we snuck in and tried on the mining outfits ourselves. It was a good laugh.

My favorite part of Dynamic Earth is the underground mine tour. You take an elevator about 7 stories below the surface where you end up in a replica mine. It is an amazing tour and it really give you a true understanding of Sudbury's mining history. In the mine they take you on a tour through the different types of mines dating back to the early 1900's to the modern days. They outline how the mines have changed drastically throughout the years. It is very educational and the tour guides are really good with answering any questions you may have.
Make sure you dress warm! It's a little bit chilly...you think I would of learnt my lesson, I've there been so many times! Also, because it was a rainy day the ground in the mine was a little bit wet, and of course I was not wearing appropriate shoes...so wear proper shoes! (Just a couple little tips to make your experience even better!!) But all in all it was another great day at Dynamic Earth.

For more information about Dynamic Earth, visit their website at:
www.dynamicearth.ca