A: Needs and wants - Transforming Resources Interpretive plan 4 November 2018

Gallery: Transforming Resources

Module A. Needs and Wants

Module Big Idea: For me to have and use products, food, transportation, and daily comforts and conveniences, we transform natural resources.

Module Core messages:

1)There are things in our lives we need, and things that we want, and to obtain these, we transform multiple natural resources.

A. Needs and Wants

Visitor experience:

L0Title: Transforming Resources

L0 Text: There are things in our lives we need, and things that we want, and to obtain these, we transform multiple natural resources.

A1 Needs and wants sorting/tinder.Visitors will have the opportunity to sort or tag common, everyday objects into items they need, and items they want. Each item will pop onto the screen one at a time, and visitors will need to swipe right or swipe left to either classify this as a need or a want. The categories of objects will be mixed up allowing visitors to bounce between different items.At any point, visitors can choose ‘Stats’ and be able to see stats about how other visitors sorted each object (e.g. see 70% need/30% want).Email output, needs/wants tinder

Accessibility considerations.
Physical Accessibility - This is a touch screen experience, alternative input method? Assure appropriate reach range and clear knee space. Assure 70% contrast.
Sensory Accessibility -Provide port for alternative input/output device.
Intellectual Accessibility - Choose easily understandable icons and minimal, simple text. Text shall be written for language skill of about Grade 6 level reading comprehension. Use short sentences and avoid words that represent complex concepts.
Accessibility exemptions:
Programming and Outreach opportunities.
This experience could exist as an online portal, with nation-wide and in museum results being combined.

A1 L2 title: What do we want and need?

A1 L2 text:Sometimes it’s hard to know what we want and what we need. To get these things, we transform natural resources.

A1-1. Interactive

A1-1 Instructional text:Sort these items into need/want categories, then compare your choices to other visitors.

  • EN/FR language toggle
  • Stats button

A1-1 Images:

List of potential items to include in sorting activity (categories not necessary):

(Food products - Aliments)

  • Fish sushi
  • Beef – Bœuf
  • Beans - Fèves
  • Cheese–Fromage
  • Elk
  • Apple - Pomme
  • Orange
  • Bok choy
  • Bannock
  • Rice - Riz
  • Cereal - Céréales
  • Pizza
  • Chocolate – Chocolat
  • Hamburger
  • Chips
  • Milk - Lait
  • Pop - Soda
  • Water
  • Wine

(Clothing - Vêtements)

  • Sweater - Chandail
  • Winter coat - Manteau
  • Bathing suit
  • Pants
  • Gloves - Gants
  • Shorts – Culottecourte
  • Baseball Hat – Casquette de baseball
  • Shoes - souliers
  • Glasses - Lunettes
  • Sunglasses – Lunettes de soleil
  • Jewellery

(Health/hygiene – santé/hygiène)

  • Toothbrush – Brosse à dents
  • Soap - Savon
  • Towel - Serviette
  • Hospital/doctor – Hôpital/médecin
  • Medication - Médicament
  • Oxygen- Oxygène
  • Sunscreen – Crème solaire
  • Make-up
  • Exercise – Activité physique
  • Toilet paper – Papier de toilette

(Tech and toys – Technologie et jouets)

  • Smartphone phone – Téléphone intelligent
  • Tablet - Tablette
  • Computer - Ordinateur
  • Videogames (e.g. Xbox) – Jeux vidéo (genre Xbox)
  • Refrigerator - Réfrigérateur
  • Stove - Cuisinière
  • Microwave – Four à micro-ondes
  • Clock–Horloge
  • Hockey stick
  • Slide
  • Musical instruments
  • Light bulb - Ampoule
  • Toy car – Voiture jouet ou petite voiture
  • Stuffed animal – Ourson en peluche
  • Skateboard – Planche à roulettes
  • Soccer ball – Ballon de soccer
  • Swimming pool
  • Green space / park

(Shelter - Abri)

  • Home
  • Tent - Tente
  • Heat - Chauffage
  • Electricity - Électricité
  • Blanket - Couverture

(Transportation– Transport)

  • Bike – Vélooubicyclette
  • Car – Voitureou automobile
  • Bus - Autobus

(Creativity–Créativité)

  • Music - Musique
  • Paper - Papier
  • Books - Livres
  • Paint - Peinture

(Other–Autre)

  • Love - Amour
  • Family–Famille
  • Friends
  • Religion
  • Money
  • Pets

A2-1 Exploded Smart Car. Through an exploded Smart Car visitors see the product deconstructed and information about the materials within these products that come from natural resources. 3D symbols based on the periodic table of elements remind visitors that there is a direct link between elements and these products. Visitors will also learn how much of the product is recycled.

Accessibility considerations.
Physical Accessibility – Assure appropriate viewing heights and close approach. Assure reader rails provide clear knee space. Assure 70% contrast.
Sensory Accessibility –This is a very visual experience. Provide tactile experience or alternative output such as described audio with jack.
Intellectual Accessibility – Choose easily understandable icons and minimal, simple text. Text shall be written for language skill of about Grade 6 level reading comprehension. Use short sentences and avoid words that represent complex concepts.
Accessibility exemptions:
Programming and Outreach opportunities.
Post-2017, an online portal could host all of the exploded products with associated information.

A2-1 L2 title - What goes into a smartcar?

A2-1 L2 text – A Smart Car is made up of a number of different materials produced from natural resources.

A2-1-1L3 Title (Counter panel #1): Materials

A2-1-1 L3 text

Polymers:

aramid

elastomers

leather

nylon,

polycarbonate polybutyleneterphtalate

polyester,

polymethylmethacrylate

polyphenylene oxide

rayon,

Metals:

Metals:

aluminum

cerium

chromite

copper

dysprosium

europium

gold

lanthanum

lead

magnesium

manganese

molybdenum

neodymium

nickel

niobium

palladium

platinum

rhodium

Silver

steel

terbium

tin

titanium

vanadium

yttrium

zinc

zirconium

Ceramics:

silicon

glass

Composites:

Fiberglass

thermoplastic composites

laminates

natural and synthetic textiles

A2-1-2L3 Title (Counter panel #2): Natural resources:

A2-1-2 L3 text

aragonite

bauxite

calcite

clay

coal

galena

hopeite

limestone

natural gas

ores of: iron, manganese, copper, nickel, niobium, nitrogen, vanadium, chromium, molybdenum, titanium, calcium, rare earth elements (not identified specifically) zirconium

parahopeite

petroleum

sand

soapstone

sulphates

zincite

A2-1-3L3 Title (Counter panel #3): Chemical Elements:

A2-1-3 L3 text:

aluminum Al

calcium Ca

carbon C

cerium Ce

chromium Cr

copper Cu

dysprosium Dy

europium Eu

hydrogen H

iron Fe

lanthanum La

leadPb

magnesium Mg

manganeseMn

molybdenum Mo

neodymiumNd

nickel Ni

niobium Nb

nitrogen N

oxygen O

phosphorus P

praseodymium Pr

silicon Si

sulfur S

terbium Tb

titanium Ti

vanadium V

yttrium Y

zinc Zn

zirconium Zr

A2-1-4L3 Title (Counter panel #4): Recycling:

85%-90% recyclable.

A2-2Exploded Toaster.Through an exploded toaster visitors see the product deconstructed and information about the materials within these products that come from natural resources. 3D symbols based on the periodic table of elements remind visitors that there is a direct link between elements and these products. Visitors will also learn how much of the product is recycled.

Accessibility considerations.
Physical Accessibility – Assure appropriate viewing heights and close approach. Assure reader rails provide clear knee space. Assure 70% contrast.
Sensory Accessibility – This is a very visual experience. Provide alternative output such as tactile experience or described audio with jack.
Intellectual Accessibility – Choose easily understandable icons and minimal, simple text. Text shall be written for language skill of about Grade 6 level reading comprehension. Use short sentences and avoid words that represent complex concepts.
Accessibility exemptions:
Programming and Outreach opportunities.
Post-2017, an online portal could host all of the exploded products with associated information.

Visitor experience:

A2-2 L2 title - What goes into a toaster?

A2-2 L2 text – A toaster is made up of a number of different materials produced from natural resources.

A2-2-1L3 Title (Counter panel #1): Materials

A2-2-1 L3 text

Polymers:

acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

epoxy resin

phenolic resin

plasticizers

polypropylene (PP)

polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

urethane

Metals:

aluminum

brass

copper

gallium

gold

nickel

chrome

palladium

silver

stainless steel

steel

tin

Ceramics:

mica

selenium

silicon

Composites:

fiberglass

thermoplastic composites

fiber\plastic

laminated paper

cardboard ? to add if we display the box

A2-2-2L2 Title (Counter panel #2) :Natural resources

A2-2-2 L2 text:

bauxite

clay

coal

limestone

natural gas

ores of iron, copper, nickel, chromium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium,

sulfur, tin

petroleum

sand

A2-2 L2 Title (Counter panel #3) :Chemical Elements

aluminum Al

carbon C

calcium Ca

chromium Cr

copper Cu

gold Au

fluorine F

gallium Ga

hydrogen H

iron Fe

manganese Mn

nickel Ni

nitrogen N

oxygen O

palladium Pd

phosphorus P

selenium Se

silicon Si

silver Ag

sulfur S

tin Sn

zinc Z

Additional materials and resources, for example these in electrical components, such as gold, silver, cadmium, mercury will to be determined once we can examine the toaster.

A2-2 L2 Title (Counter panel #4): Recycling:

Recyclable but most end up in landfills because we have to separate metals from plastics.

A2-3 Exploded Barbie’s Dreamhouse. Through the exploded toy visitors see the product deconstructed and information about the materials within these products that come from natural resources. 3D symbols based on the periodic table of elements remind visitors that there is a direct link between elements and these products. Visitors will also learn how much of the product is recycled.

Barbie’s dreamhouse:

Best price: ($167 US)

Amazon.ca $229 with free shipping:

Accessibility considerations.
Physical Accessibility – Assure appropriate viewing heights and close approach. Assure reader rails provide clear knee space. Assure 70% contrast.
Sensory Accessibility – This is a very visual experience. Provide alternative output such tactile experience or described audio with jack.
Intellectual Accessibility – Choose easily understandable icons and minimal, simple text. Text shall be written for language skill of about Grade 6 level reading comprehension. Use short sentences and avoid words that represent complex concepts.
Accessibility exemptions:
Programming and Outreach opportunities.
Post-2017, an online portal could host all of the exploded products with associated information.

Visitor experience

A2-3 L2 title - What goes into a Barbie’s Dreamhouse?

A2-3 L2 text – Barbie toys are made up of a number of different materials produced from natural resources.

A2-3-1L2 Title (Counter panel #1): Materials

A2-3-1 L2 text:

Polymers:

acrylonitrile

acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

carbon

cardboard

DINCH plasticizer

elastomer

ethylene-vinyl acetate

Kraton (styrene, butadiene and polystyrene)

nylon

PBT polybutylene terephthalate

polyester

polypropylene

polyurethane

polyvinyl chloride

Metals:

aluminum

barium sulfide

bismuthoxychloride

cadmium

chrome

copper

iron chromates

lead carbonates

leadmolybdate

molybdates

nickel dioxide

potassium

silver

sodium carbonate,

tin

zinc

Ceramics:

mica

calcined mixture of china clay,

chromium oxide

iron oxides

silica

sulfur?

titanium coated mica

titanium dioxide

zinc oxide

Composites:

cardboard

paints

A2-3-2L2 Title (counter panel #2): Natural resources

bauxite

bismite

bismuthinite

cerussite

clay

coal

corn

molibdenite

natural gas

ores of barite, cadmium, chrome, copper, iron, mica, nickel, silver, sulfur, tin, zinc

petroleum

potash

sand

trees

wulfenite

A2-3 L2 Title (counter panel #3): Chemical elements

aluminum Al

barium Ba

bismuth Bi

cadmium Cd

carbon C

chlorine Cl

chromium Cr

cobalt Co

copper Cu

fluorine F

hydrogen H

iron Fe

lead Pb

molybdenum Mo

nickel Ni

nitrogen N

oxygen O

phosphorus P

potassium K

silicon Si

silver Ag

sodium Na

sulfur S

tin Sn

zinc Zn

A2-3 L2 Title (Counter panel #4): Recycling:

Reused, collected but many discarded.

A3 Transportation needs

Accessibility considerations.
Physical Accessibility - Assure close approach for photos
Sensory Accessibility -
Intellectual Accessibility - Choose easily understandable icons and minimal, simple text. Text shall be written for language skill of about Grade 6 level reading comprehension. Use short sentences and avoid words that represent complex concepts.
Accessibility exemptions:
Programming and Outreach opportunities.

Visitor experience:

A3 L2 title: Transportation needs

A3 L2 subtitle: Transforming oil into gasoline.

A3 L2 text: We need fuel to transport us to far-away places and to increase convenience in our daily lives. Gasoline comes from refined crude oil. Pipelines, trucks or tankers move oil from the refinery to customers.

A3 photo of storage tanks: TBD

A3 Photo caption: Oil is kept in underground or above ground storage tanks.

A3 Instructional text: Mission: Can you find the balance in CO2 emissions, time and cost as you travel to each of these places?

A3 Instructional text: Choose a destination and method of transportation. Plug in the pump and see what happens!

* chart to be completed*

Parliament of Canada / Montreal / Vancouver (4469 km) / Paris, France (5645 km)
Time / CO2 / Fuel Cost / Time / CO2 / Fuel Cost / Time / CO2 / Fuel cost / Time / CO2 emissions / Fuel cost
Walk / 1 hr 43 min (8.1 km) / 0 / 0 / 36 hours (176 km) / 0 / 0 / 878 hours (4,297 km) / 0 / 0 / N/A / N/A / N/A
Bike / 34 (9.6 km) / 0 / 0 / 9 hours 29 min (184 km) / 0 / 0 / 232 hours (4452 km) / 0 / 0 / N/A / N/A / N/A
Motorcycle / N/A / N/A / N/A
Bus / N/A / N/A / N/A
Car / 14 (9.2 km) / 1 hr 59 min (190 km) / 43 hours (4369 km) / N/A / N/A / N/A
Airplane / 40 min / 5 hours 15 min / 8 hr 15 min

Statistics for the gas station interactive

Average consumption per 100 km:

Walking

Bicycle

Motorcycle: 3l – 5.6 l

Average car, gasoline : 9 l

Average car, diesel: 6.5 l

City bus: Diesel 58 l

City bus: biodiesel: 58 l

Street car, electric: 394 kWh

Light rail, electric: 512 kWh

Subway, electric: 342 kWh

Aircraft, small (single aisle): 526 l

Aircraft large (two aisles): 1111 l

Co2 emissions in kg per litre:

gasoline 2.28 kg\l;

diesel 2.66 kg\l;

aviation jet fuel 2.53 kg\l;

biodiesel 2.65 kg\l;

electric 0 (tailpipe emissions)

A3 Artifact:

Artifact # / Tombstone information
Gasoline pump / 1968.0418 / Gravity Feed Gasoline Pump
Service Station Equipment Co. Ltd.
Toronto, Ontario
1928
Artifact no. 1968.0418

A3 Props or graphics: Gas station pump e.g.

A4Lighting, heating and cooling artifact case.Visitors will see a selection of artifacts to help to convey the idea that we transform natural resources into energy to have the artificial light, heating and cooling.

Accessibility considerations.
Physical Accessibility - Assure close approach to artifacts and 70% contrast.
Sensory Accessibility - Provide port for alternative input/output device.
Intellectual Accessibility - Place artifact tombstones and captions in close proximity to the artifacts. Text shall be written for language skill of about Grade 6 level reading comprehension. Use short sentences and avoid words that represent complex concepts.
Accessibility exemptions:
Programming and Outreach opportunities.

Visitor experiences:

Within case:

A4 L2 title – Transforming resources to heat, cool and light.

A4 L2 text: Content: Canadians transform natural resources into energy to light (4 %) and heat and cool our homes (62% heating, 2% cooling), to heat water (20%) and to run appliances (13%)

A4 Graphic caption: Canadians transform natural resources into energy to heat, cool and light their houses, to heat their water and to run appliances.

A4 Potential historical images to beautify case: See google drive:

ARTIFACTS:

Artifact # / Tombstone information
A4-1 Fans
A4-1 Fans Group Caption: Fans were among the earliest electric appliances, developed by engineers to experiment with electric motors.
A4-1-1 / 1992.0552 / Desk Fan
Electro-Dynamic Company of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1882
Artifact no. 1992.0552
A4-1-2 / 1992.0557 / “Peacock” Fan
Robbins & Myers
1920
Artifact no. 1992.0557
A4-1-3 / 1992.0562 / Fan
C&C Electric Motor Co.
New York, New York, United States
1891
Artifact no. 1992.0562
A4-1-4 / 1996.0032 / “Vornadofan 10D1” Fan
O.A. Sutton Corporation
Wichita, Kansas, United States
1943
Artifact no. 1996.0032
A4-1-5 / 2001.0233 / “Handybreeze” Fan
Silex Co. Ltd.
Iberville, Quebec
1970
Artifact no. 2001.0233
A4-2 Heaters
A4-2 Heaters Group Caption: For centuries, we heated our homes with wood or coal stoves. Electric, natural gas or oil heaters became more popular at the end of the 19th century. They were cleaner, smaller and easier to control and operate.
A4-2-1 / 1992.0346 / “Luminous Radiator” Two-bulb Heater
1915
Artifact no. 1992.0346
A4-2-2 / 1992.0349 / “Non-Luminous Radiator” Electric Heater
Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
1912
Artifact no. 1992.0349
A4-2-3 / 1992.0577 / “Star-Rite” Heater
Fitzgerald Mfg. Co.
Torrington, Connecticut, United States
1920
Artifact no. 1992.0577
A4-2-4 / 1992.0587 / Radiant Heater
National Electric Heating Co. Ltd.
Toronto, Ontario
1925
Artifact no. 1992.0587
A4-2-5 / 1992.0591 / “Torcan” Radiant Heater
Rotor Electric Co. Ltd.
Toronto, Ontario
1940
Artifact no. 1992.0591
A4-2-6 / 1998.0373 / “Garnet Jewel” Gas Heater
Burrow, Stewart & Milne Co. Ltd.
Hamilton, Ontario
1900
Artifact no. 1998.0373
A4-3 Light bulbs and lamps
A4-3 Lamps\Light bulbs Group Caption: The electric light bulb has had an enormous impact on our lives. Over the centuries people used various fuels to light their homes. Electric light bulbs changed the look and feel of our spaces and allowed us to work and live after dark.
A4-3-1 / 1992.0504 / Incandescent Light Bulb
Swan Electric Light Company, Ltd.
London, England
1881
Artifact no. 1992.0504
A4-3-2 / 1992.0510 / Incandescent Light Bulb
Edison Electric Light Co.
Menlo Park, New Jersey, United States
around 1878
Artifact no. 1992.0510
A4-3-3 / 1966.1021 / Kerosene Lamp
Adams & Westlake Co.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
1910-1927
Artifact no. 1966.1021
A4-3-4 / 1992.1510 / Arc Lamp
Adams Bagnall Electric Co.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
1905
Artifact no. 1992.1510
A4-3-5 / 1992.1806 / Combination Gas and Electric Lamp
1896
Artifact no. 1992.1806
A4-3-6 / 1992.1839 / Electric Lamp
Around 1910
Artifact no. 1992.1839
A4-3-7 / 1998.0418 / Gas Lamp
England
Around 1890
Artifact no. 1998.0418

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