The Alcatraz East Crime Museum, located in Pigeon Forge, helps parents
keep their kids learning in a fun and unique way
PIGEON
FORGE, Tennessee (June 13, 2018) –Some people call it summer brain
drain, others call it the summer learning loss. No matter what you call it,
experts tend to agree that most kids tend to lose some of what they have
learned over summer break. In fact, the Brookings Institution reports that a
child loses around a month’s worth of school year learning over the course of
the summer. When school starts back, the backslide may become a challenge for
some kids because their classes haven’t accounted for the loss in learning. The
good news is there are things parents can do to help their kids avoid the
summer brain drain!
“Keeping
kids actively learning over the summer months is important so that their minds
stays sharp and they remain in learning mode,” says Janine Vaccarello, chief
operating officer for Alcatraz East. “We get many parents who bring their kids
into the museum as a way to sneak in some learning in a fun environment during
vacation.”
Here are
some ways that Alcatraz East helps keep kids learning all summer long:
·
Safety – Being at home over the summer, kids often have
more unsupervised time on their hands. The safety stops in the museum are
sponsored by the National Crime Prevention Council and the National Center for
Missing & Exploited Children and help kids learn about Internet safety,
cyberbullying, and interacting with strangers on the phone or at home.
·
History – While it may not seem like history, kids and
teenagers have little or no memory of the events of 9/11. The 9/11 Gallery at
the museum gives parents the opportunity to share their first-hand accounts of
this historic and life-changing event. Adults and children alike have been
sharing their memories on the museum’s 9/11 remembrance wall, and you can, too.
·
Science – Did you know that the fingerprints of children
are chemically different than those of adults which causes them to disappear
faster? Kids can explore the world of forensic science and scan their
fingerprint to see if they are a loop, arch, or whorl.
·
Careers in Service – The Law Enforcement Gallery
covers the different jobs in law enforcement and the tools used to keep our
communities safe. Kids can learn about what it takes to join the force and try
their hand at driving a police car driving simulator. Displays also include
Neighborhood Watch and the origins of 911 call centers.
·
Fun – Don’t forget just straight up fun is important
too! Kids and adults alike love The Heist laser maze, where you see who in your
family is best able to slip past a security system.
·
Additional learning - Once you visit the museum,
take note of the things your child takes an interest in. Then stop off at the
local library and find books and movies on those topics. This will help them
continue the learning once they get home, by giving them a chance to explore
the topics more. You can also give them projects to do based on the things they
have chosen to learn more about, that include writing, reading, art, and
creating crafts and models. If they’re in the Boy or Girl Scouts, check out the
Alcatraz East website for when forensic workshops for badges are offered.
“Kids often
thrive when they are exposed to new experiences, which creates great learning
opportunities,” added Vaccarello. “This summer, be sure to expose your kids to
new things. Bring them into the museum, giving them a chance to have fun as
they continue learning, and avoid the summer learning setback.”
At the
Alcatraz East Crime Museum, children can learn about pirates, legends of the
old west, famous cold cases, what a police lineup is like, how to solve crimes,
and what it takes to be a police officer.
The
Alcatraz East Crime Museum is located at the entrance to The Island, at 2757
Parkway in Pigeon Forge. They are located near the Margaritaville Hotel and
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen. The museum offers a wide array of crime
information, including notorious crimes and criminals, historic artifacts, interactive
exhibits, crime scene investigation, crime detection and fighting, and
information on how help avoid being a victim of crime. There are also many
activities that are kid friendly, such as learning to tie knots and how to
crack a safe. Items currently on display include the O.J. Simpson white Bronco
from the infamous police chase, and outlaw Jesse James’ holster.
General
admission tickets are $14.95 for children, $24.95 for adults. Group ticket
sales are available. The museum will be open 365 days per year, from 10 a.m. to
9 p.m., with the last ticket sold 60 minutes before closing. For more
information and to purchase tickets, log online: www.alcatrazeast.com.
About
Alcatraz East
Alcatraz East is the most arresting
crime museum in the United States. Guests of all ages can encounter a unique
journey into the history of American crime, crime solving, and our justice
system. Through interactive exhibits and original artifacts, Alcatraz East is
an entertaining and educational experience for all ages - so much fun it’s a
crime! This family attraction is located at the entrance of The Island, located
at 2757 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN. For more information, visit www.alcatrazeast.com.
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