March 2009 | Science Chicago

Experience an interactive exhibition that offers a rare glimpse of frogs, salamanders, caecilians and other creatures that make up class Amphibia. Zipline through a make-shift rainforest and learn how these cold-blooded species adapt to their surroundings. Travel through an interactive maze testing your knowledge on metamorphosis, extinction and everything else amphibian. Take one giant leap toward gaining a sense of familiarity with amphibians and understanding how they live.

Green Revolution explores green technology and innovation and features African-American architects, designers, engineers and business leaders in the green movement. Bring your family to see some of the latest innovations in renewable energy, organic agriculture and sustainable building, while trying your hand a fun activities like testing soil samples, building a playground from recycled materials--and more.
Black Creativity includes a juried art exhibition, a family day, educational workshops, special events and more. Green Revolution is part of the Museum's annual Black Creativity celebration, a six-week program that highlights the achievements and heritage of African Americans in science, technology and the arts.

Bring this collection of intricately designed mechanical sculptures called automata to life at the Museum of Science and Industry. Watch as tiny cranks, pulleys and gears allow the sculptures to move in whimsical ways.

"Changing the Face of Medicine" is an interactive, multimedia traveling exhibition that honors the lives and achievements of American women in medicine -- past and present. The exhibit features stories from a rich diversity of women physicians from around the nation and highlights the broad range of medicine that women have practiced. Women physicians are found in every branch of medicine. They are family practitioners, researchers on the cutting edge of new medical discoveries, educators, surgeons, medical school directors and government officials.

Make a new friend each week during this 8-week series class. From cats and dogs to fish and birds, we'll learn about animal friends that your child is likely to see in your backyard, around the neighborhood or maybe in your house! Classes include movement, creative play, stories, art and songs. We'll have animal visitors in class, eat snack and take trips out in the park. Children 2- 31/2 yrs. plus 1 adult

Enjoy this "nature play group" that helps make new friends through play activities, songs, and meeting a weekly animal visitor. This class is perfect for siblings or friends to take together.

Who was Meresamun? The Oriental Institute: Museum uses the latest techniques of forensic science along with artifacts and ancient inscriptions to tell the story of a woman whose mummy and beautifully painted coffin are highlights of the museum's Egyptian collection. Art objects and documents illustrate Meresamun's temple duties and life at home, while new CT scans of her mummy allow us to reconstruct her appearance for the first time in nearly 3,000 years.

By any measure, arthropods--butterflies, insects, spiders, beetles, ants, crayfish, lobsters--are the most successful type of animals on earth. Three quarters of all known creatures are arthropods, with more than a million known species altogether. Chicago wildlife photographer Jim. Rowan brings these frequently seen but seldom observed animals to our attention, offering a glimpse into a miniature world that exists within the earth's ecosystems.

Make a plant project and take it home while learning something new about plants! Projects take 15-20 minutes to complete. Drop in anytime before 2:45. (Project will take place near the giant seed in the Children's Garden.) This weekend's project: Tropical Tableware-Get an up close look at a banana leaf and discover how a banana plant fruits and flowers. After, weave banana leaves together to make a unique placemat for your dinner table.

"From head to toes our bodies need a lot of special care. Spend your Mondays in February practicing good exercise, diet and hygiene with some of your favorite fuzzy friends! Featured books will include Hokey Pokey Elmo by Abigail Tabby and Grover's Guide to Good Eating by Naomi Kleinberg." Ages 2 to 6 years old

Observe the shapes, colors, and textures of hills, trees, and sky through works of art. Then, create your own landscape drawing, inspired by works of art in the galleries.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. For seven seasons, MythBusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman have tested urban legends using the principles of the scientific method on their popular Discovery Channel show of the same name.

You've watched them on TV. Now, see them in person right here at a very special Science Chicago event for fans of all ages. Adam and Jamie will share stories, show video highlights and explain some of the behind-the-scenes antics and the science behind some of the myths they've busted. Here is your opportunity to find out more about how they choose their topics and test their hypotheses. Just as important, you'll learn what keeps them going when things don't work out as planned.

Select audience members will have the opportunity to ask Adam and Jamie questions directly during a question-andanswer period. Advance registration required. Recommended for ages 9 an up. Tickets start at $35.

Each month, we introduce two new CyberQuiz D4 mathematics or science brain teasers or word problems that are designed to be stimulating and thought provoking. One CyberQuiz challenge is for Illinois students in grades 6 and 7 and another is for Illinois students in grades 8 and 9. Each student who submits a correct answer to one of the monthly, online CyberQuiz challenges receives an IMSA - ComEd certificate of achievement and an invitation to attend a special recognition event at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy.

"Neutrino Research at Fermilab" will be presented by Fermilab scientist Stephen Parke. He will talk about neutrinos, the ghosts of the universe.

Take your physics questions straight to experts. The first Sunday of each month, physicists answer questions and explain everything from the Big Bang to how a particle accelerator works. Each three-hour session includes a presentation by a scientist, a tour, and a Q & A period.

There is no charge for the event, but advance registration is required. Children age 10 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

The Chicago Regional Chapter of ASM is sponsoring a hands-on introduction to engineering, ASM Materials Camp. We are looking for students entering their junior or senior year of high school this fall to enroll in our award winning program. This year's FREE camp will be held the week of June 22 - 27 and the host site is IIT where the students meet on Monday, Thursday & Saturday. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday they will be assigned to a team and a business or university that specializes in forensic science. During this time they will be given a project with the goal of figuring out why the component or system failed. On Saturday they will present their failure analysis to parents, other teams and ASM members. The cost to the student is nothing, all that we ask is that they provide their own transportation to IIT and the business they will be assigned to. For more information visit the Chicago Chapter Web Page (http://www.chicagoasm.org) to view a short video clip and apply online by March 15.

Experience an interactive exhibition that offers a rare glimpse of frogs, salamanders, caecilians and other creatures that make up class Amphibia. Zipline through a make-shift rainforest and learn how these cold-blooded species adapt to their surroundings. Travel through an interactive maze testing your knowledge on metamorphosis, extinction and everything else amphibian. Take one giant leap toward gaining a sense of familiarity with amphibians and understanding how they live.

These hour-long sessions give Adler guests an opportunity to meet astronomers, scientists, and historians in an informal atmosphere, ask questions, and explore visualizations in the SVL, Space Visualization Lab, with an expert guide. Check http://www.adlerplanetarium.org for further scheduling information.

Bring this collection of intricately designed mechanical sculptures called automata to life at the Museum of Science and Industry. Watch as tiny cranks, pulleys and gears allow the sculptures to move in whimsical ways.

"Changing the Face of Medicine" is an interactive, multimedia traveling exhibition that honors the lives and achievements of American women in medicine -- past and present. The exhibit features stories from a rich diversity of women physicians from around the nation and highlights the broad range of medicine that women have practiced. Women physicians are found in every branch of medicine. They are family practitioners, researchers on the cutting edge of new medical discoveries, educators, surgeons, medical school directors and government officials.

Make a new friend each week during this 8-week series class. From cats and dogs to fish and birds, we'll learn about animal friends that your child is likely to see in your backyard, around the neighborhood or maybe in your house! Classes include movement, creative play, stories, art and songs. We'll have animal visitors in class, eat snack and take trips out in the park. Children 2- 31/2 yrs. plus 1 adult

Enjoy this "nature play group" that helps make new friends through play activities, songs, and meeting a weekly animal visitor. This class is perfect for siblings or friends to take together.

Who was Meresamun? The Oriental Institute: Museum uses the latest techniques of forensic science along with artifacts and ancient inscriptions to tell the story of a woman whose mummy and beautifully painted coffin are highlights of the museum's Egyptian collection. Art objects and documents illustrate Meresamun's temple duties and life at home, while new CT scans of her mummy allow us to reconstruct her appearance for the first time in nearly 3,000 years.

By any measure, arthropods--butterflies, insects, spiders, beetles, ants, crayfish, lobsters--are the most successful type of animals on earth. Three quarters of all known creatures are arthropods, with more than a million known species altogether. Chicago wildlife photographer Jim. Rowan brings these frequently seen but seldom observed animals to our attention, offering a glimpse into a miniature world that exists within the earth's ecosystems.

"From head to toes our bodies need a lot of special care. Spend your Mondays in February practicing good exercise, diet and hygiene with some of your favorite fuzzy friends! Featured books will include Hokey Pokey Elmo by Abigail Tabby and Grover's Guide to Good Eating by Naomi Kleinberg." Ages 2 to 6 years old

Enjoy learning together with your preschooler in this weekly drop-in activity and storytime. Projects are fun, interactive, and encourage children's curiosity towards plants. After you complete your project, be sure to stick around to dig for worms and bugs, play with our musical plant instruments, or help water our plants(interactives change weekly). Please note: No program will be held on these holidays-January 19 and February 16