Interactive, educational exhibit promotes water conservation

AMMAN — The Children’s Museum-Jordan and the US embassy have celebrated the reopening of the interactive, educational exhibit “The Flow Wall”, with funding provided by the State Department’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.

The updated “Flow Wall” exhibit offers children an interactive learning experience.  It allows them to use their bodies to “move” water from deep in the ground all the way to their homes. Along the way, they learn about the choices they can make to help conserve water for present and future generations, according to a statement from the museum.  

This exhibit is part of the “I am Change” area in the museum’s Exhibit Hall, which was created in 2013 with assistance from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  “I am Change” provides children with an opportunity to learn about where energy and water comes from and about the importance of water conservation.

During the event, US Chargé d'Affaires Karen Sasahara spoke about the vision behind this grant.

“Jordan is one of the most water-scarce countries in the world.  This makes water supply and conservation one of the most pressing issues here and a major focus of US assistance to Jordan,” the statement quoted her as saying during the event.

“We are proud to have worked with Jordan for nearly 70 years to provide water for drinking and sanitation that is essential to Jordan’s prosperity and to the daily lives of millions of Jordanians.  We are also proud to support projects like this exhibit to educate the next generation about water supply and conservation.  Today we open an exhibit that provides a creative, fun opportunity for children in Jordan to learn about water resources and how they can be part of the solution,” she added.

Director of the Children’s Museum Jordan Sawsan Dalaq expressed her happiness in reopening the exhibit saying: “Through play, children learn about the limited water resources in Jordan, and the new virtual technology will enable children to be part of the water journey from its natural sources to their homes, which helps them understand how their actions can reflect on their lives.”

The Children’s Museum Jordan is a non-profit educational institution launched by Her Majesty Queen Rania in 2007.

The museum offers over 180 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and educational facilities, such as the Library, Art Studio, Tinker Lab and Secret Garden, along with year-round educational programmes, events and shows. Since its opening, the Children’s Museum Jordan has welcomed three million visitors, according to the statement.