Saturday, March 14, 2009
3/14-6/21/2009 10AM-05PM | Ages: 13 and up
Best known as the inventor of the geodesic dome, Buckminster Fuller devoted much of his life to resolving the perceived gab between the sciences and the humanities. His theories and innovations traversed the worlds of architecture, visual art, literature, mathematics, molecular biology, and environmental science. The first major exhibition of Fullerâs work in the U.S since the 1970âs will include more than 200 original examples of Fullerâs work. Ages 12 and up.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
5/2-6/7/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Visit the exhibition Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago to see drawings for the design of Chicago 100 years ago. Then, create your own beautiful city in a drawing that focuses on combining the natural environment of green park space with the man-made environment of architecture.
Not open on Easter Sunday, April 12.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
5/9-6/14/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Visit the exhibition Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago to see drawings for the design of Chicago 100 years ago. Then, create your own beautiful city in a drawing that focuses on combining the natural environment of green park space with the man-made environment of architecture.
Not open on Easter Sunday, April 12.
Monday, May 11, 2009
5/11-12/31/2009 01PM-12PM | Ages: All Ages
The Chicago Department of Aviation and the Adler Planetarium have partnered to present a stunning collection of more than 50 astronomical images showcasing dramatic views from our Universe. The exhibit was generously funded through NASA.
Friday, May 22, 2009
5/22-11/15/2009 07AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
From May through November of 2009, visitors to The Morton Arboretum will be surprised and delighted to discover 11 oversized animal shelters nestled within the woodland, wetland, and prairie habitats of the Arboretum. Animal Houses is an imaginative outdoor exhibition that invites children and families to experience the natural world through the eyes of local animals and to learn how these animals live and interact with trees and their changing environments. Connect with the local animals found in healthy woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. You and your family can see life from the bottom of a pond, climb to a squirrel's home, or explore a coyote's den. Join us for the exhibit opening on Memorial day weekend and learn how Illinois animals live!
5/22-8/1/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Bill Guyâs images capture the beauty and diversity of Chicagoâs various neighborhood parks. Finding Walden is the Nature Museumâs contribution to the Burnham Plan Centennial Celebration, a city-wide program that pays homage to Daniel Burnham and the bold plans and big dreams that shaped metropolitan Chicago for the past century.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
5/30-8/15/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
A group of artists, scientists and educators recently came together in Wisconsin to consider ways that art could increase public understanding about climate change. The result is a thought-provoking environmental art exhibition, featuring everything from paintings, quilts, puzzles and music, which explores the roots of climate change, encouraging everyone to take action to preserve the environment. Each piece of artwork on display reflects a unique perspective on the effects of climate change in Wisconsinâs North Woods.
Monday, June 1, 2009
6/1/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/1/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/1/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/1/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/1/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/1/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/1/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
6/2/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/2/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/2/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/2/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/2/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/2/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/2/2009 06PM-07PM | Ages: 9 and up
The human brain is perhaps the most exquisitely complex organ known to man, yet removing half of it can successfully treat certain childhood illnesses. This and other revolutionary neurosurgical techniques are the expertise of world-renowned Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Benjamin Carson, Sr.. He is a remarkable example of perseverance and the power of scientific inquisition. Join Dr. Carson, recently featured in the television biopic Gifted Hands, for a dynamic presentation on the cutting edge of brain medicine and the power of dedication in pursuing a science career. Reservations required. RSVP at rsvp@sciencechicago.com or 773-947-3150. Ages 9 and up.
6/2/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/2/2009 07PM-08PM | Ages: Adults
2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwinâs birth, and the 150th anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species. In honor of Darwinâs tremendous contributions to science, The Morton Arboretum will be hosting a new lecture series, Trees of Life, in which scientists will discuss Darwinâs work in relation to their own work and the current state of evolutionary biology.
Charles Darwin was fascinated by pollination, and wrote extensively on the coevolution between plants and their pollinators. In this lecture in honor of Darwin's work, hear how Darwin's studies in his own garden shape the discussion of plant evolution and adaptation today. Dr. Spencer C.H. Barrett, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto, holds the Canada Research Chair in Evolutionary Genetics, and is one of the foremost authorities on the evolution and ecology of flowers. In this talk, he'll share examples of some of the ingenious contrivances that plants have evolved to attract pollinators and thereby survive and adapt to different habitats.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
6/3/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/3/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/3/2009 03PM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Tune your radio dial to University of Chicago radio station WHPK, 88.5FM every Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. for The Groks Science Show. Each show investigates topics in science in technology, including fun science facts, and features a roundup of current science news, interviews with scientists, technologists, and science authors. For more information visit the website www.groks.net or contact Charles C. Lee, Ph.D., Producer, Groks Science Show.
6/3/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/3/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/3/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/3/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/3/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
6/4/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/4/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/4/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/4/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/4/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/4/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/4/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Friday, June 5, 2009
6/5/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/5/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/5/2009 04PM-10PM | Ages: All Ages
Participate in the IYA celebration and enjoy the spectacle of the starry sky as you experience Far Out Fridays at the Adler Planetarium. Far Out Fridays in 2009 will feature IYA programming including educational activities for children and families, telescope viewing of the night sky, unlimited shows in the historic Sky Theater and the Definiti Space Theater, lectures by leading space science specialists and Adler astronomers, and Doane Observatory tours. Learn how to use your new or old telescope. Bring your telescope with you and Adler staff and volunteers will help you set it up and practice using it (weather permitting). This month's Far Out Friday will feature a lecture about the Hubble telescope at 7:00 pm by Marcia Bartusiak, PhD, Science Journalist & Visiting Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
6/5/2009 12PM | Ages: 9 and up
Technical study and Authorship of The Art Institute's Saint John in the Wilderness." Frank Zuccari, Executive Director of Conservation at The Art Institute of Chicago. The authorship of the magnificent Spanish school Saint John in the Wilderness has long been a subject of debate. The painting entered the Art Institute of Chicago collection in 1957 as a work by Diego Velázquez, but its attribution to the Spanish master has been questioned by some scholars. Recent technical study of the painting using x-ray, infrared reflectography (IRR) and pigment and cross-sectional analysis sheds new light on this question.
6/5/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/5/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/5/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/5/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/5/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/5/2009 07PM-08PM | Ages: All Ages
H. Peter Steeves brings a multimedia presentation that will include live music and dance combined with a demonstration of contemporary and historical high-energy electrical equipment. Professor Steeves trancends the senses in which energy and life are necessarily linked â" on the smallest and largest scales, from birth to death, in practice and in theory, beyond the factual to the fictional and that which lies between.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
6/6/2009 11AM-12PM | Ages: Adults
Please note:
There will be no lecture on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23.
A series of nine free lectures at the University of Chicago will explore how the scientific view of the smallest constituents of ordinary matter and the forces that act upon them has changed dramatically over the past century.
âFrom Quantum Mechanics to the Stringâ is the title of this springâs Arthur Holly Compton Lectures, sponsored each spring and fall by the Universityâs Enrico Fermi Institute.
Delivering the lectures this spring will be Nelia Mann, McCormick Fellow and Postdoctoral Researcher in the University of Chicagoâs Enrico Fermi Institute. Dr. Mann will discuss particle physics in the 20th and 21st centuries, starting with special relativity (governing the unification of space and time) and quantum mechanics (governing the interactions of atoms and subatomic particles). She will then proceed through the development of the standard model of particle physics, which explains in a unified way the interactions of quarks and leptons through the electromagnetic strong and weak forces.
Dr. Mann also will examine modern theoretical concepts such as string theory, which attempts to unify gravity with the other three forces, extra dimensionsâ"which appear in string theory and other possible extensions of the standard modelâ"and holography, which re-examines the strong force from a string-theory perspective. She will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these ideas, and how future experiments might confirm or disprove them.
For more information about the lecture series, call (773) 702-7823.
6/6/2009 04PM-06PM | Ages: All Ages
Thomas Weisflog, organ Rockefeller Chapel Choir and Motet Choir Wylie Crawford, carillon. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Albert Schweitzerâs historic visit to the University of Chicago a glorious gala concert with the world premiere of âThe Schweitzer Portrait,â performed on the restored E.M. Skinner pipe organ; along with music of Bach, beloved of Schweitzer, on the organ and newly restored Laura Spelman Rockefeller carillon; and the second performance of the newly commissioned piece for organ and choir, âWachet auf" by Sven-David Sandström. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments to follow. Call 773-702-7059 for more information.
Weekend anniversary recognition will include a panel discussion on June 7.
6/6/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/6/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/6/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/6/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/6/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/6/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/6/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
6/7/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
A continuation of recognition of the 60th anniversary of Albert Schweitzerâs historic visit, this panel will bring together today's leaders of the Nobel-laureate scientists' and physicians' movements for nuclear abolition, and advocates for health care to underserved populations, to discuss the influence of Schweitzer's legacy and advocacy today. Panelists include: Zeke Emanuel (The Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health), Funmi Olopade (University of Chicago), Michael McCally (Physicians for Social Responsibility/IPPNW), Rocky Kolb (University of Chicago), and Kennette Benedict (Bulletin of Atomic Scientists), with moderator Lachlan Forrow (Harvard University). Rockefeller Chapel is handicap accessible. For more information, call 773-702-7059.
Weekend anniversary recognition includes a gala concert on June 6 in the Rockefeller Chapel.
6/7/2009 01PM-04PM | Ages: 13 and up
"Future Accelerators" will be presented by Fermilab scientist Paul Lebrun.
Take science 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, 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.
6/7/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/7/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/7/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/7/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/7/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/7/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Monday, June 8, 2009
6/8/2009 05PM-07PM | Ages: 13 and up
Works of art in your local museum are not always as they seem. Ever wonder why paintings change color over time, how some ancient Chinese Jade mysteriously blackened, or how the composition of a 20 th century bronze statue can determine where, when and by whom it was cast? The art world holds secrets that many times only modern science can unlock. Join C²ST and these distinguished researchers with the Art Institute of Chicago & Northwestern University Collaboration in Conservation Science, as they explain how using advanced and homemade research tools help to unlock answers to questions surrounding some of our cultures biggest icons.
6/8/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/8/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/8/2009 06PM-07PM | Ages: 13 and up
On the heels of Rock ânâ Roll, the Goodman presents a reading of Tom Stoppardâs Hapgood. A female British spymasterâs quest to discover the source of an information leak to the Russians is hampered by a whirl of quantum physics, double agents and triple-crosses.
This free reading hones in on the âchemistryâ between art and science and explores the scientific themes that are resurrected through this modern play. Hapgood will be followed by a discussion led by WBEZ's Gabriel Spitzer, exploring themes of science, technology and ethics with scientists Peter Freund and Emil Martinec.
6/8/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/8/2009 07PM-08PM | Ages: All Ages
Storyteller Brian âFoxâ Ellis portrays John James Audubon in this entertaining and meticulously researched dramatization. Audubon, one of Americaâs greatest naturalists and wildlife artists, went on a quest in the early 1800s to draw ever bird in North America. Listen to the tales of his travels and travails in the wildest places on the planet.
6/8/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/8/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/8/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/8/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
6/9/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/9/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/9/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/9/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/9/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/9/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/9-6/12/2009 09AM-11AM | Ages: 5 and up
Find different ways you learn and how to make this information work for you. Investigate famous people who learn like you do. Hands-on experiments and activities will help you realize how you are smart in many ways.
For students in grades K-3
Instructor: Steve Keefe, retired teacher
Print a registration form at our website to mail or fax in with payment.
6/9/2009 06PM-07PM | Ages: All Ages
Bring your little ones to the garden to enjoy a nature-based story read by Lurie Garden staff followed by music and movement with popular Wiggleworms instructor Shana Harvey. We will meet on the grass at the south end of the garden. Snacks, blankets and music makers are welcome.
6/9/2009 09AM-12PM | Ages: 9 and up
Learn survival techniques in this adventure based on ideas from the BBC "Rough Science" television series. Construct survival gear to purify and test water and repel insects. Create and test a mini-microscope and a sundial to tell time. Check out Survival Science 2, 3, and 4 too.
For students in grades 4-6
Instructors: Trudy Coutts and Larry Cwik, Naperville Community Unit School District 203
Print a registration form at our website to mail or fax in with payment
6/9/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
6/10/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/10/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/10/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/10/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/10/2009 07AM-08AM | Ages: All Ages
Join the Lurie Garden and the Nature Conservancy for a morning bird and nature walk in the Lurie Garden.
Meet at Cloud Gate. Registration is required.
Please contact Lauren Gunzel at lgunzel@tnc.org or (312) 580-2357 for reservations.
6/10/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/10/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/10/2009 09AM-12PM | Ages: 9 and up
Those who survived part one of Survival Science should not miss this opportunity to learn new survival skills. Continue the adventure with new survival-related activities, such as constructing electric motors and batteries. You'll even make your own paper to send a message. Check out Survival Science 1, 3, and 4 too.
For students in grades 4-6
Instructors: Trudy Coutts and Larry Cwik, Naperville Community Unit School District 203
6/10/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
6/11/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/11/2009 06PM-07PM | Ages: Adults
Join the Lurie Garden staff and Grace Koehler of the Midwest Ground, as they discuss the exceptional hearty plants that can handle heat with little or no water and how to best group them in your garden setting.
Please dress for the weather as the group will walk over to the Lurie Garden to see some examples of successful plantings.
6/11/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/11/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/11/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/11/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/11/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/11/2009 09AM-12PM | Ages: 9 and up
Learn even more survival strategies like making candles and building navigation tools. Use a solar oven to cook food. Create sun protection materials and your own toothpaste. Check out Survival Science 1, 2, and 4 too.
For students in grades 4-6
Instructors: Trudy Coutts and Larry Cwik, Naperville Community Unit School District 203
Print a registration form at our website to mail or fax in with payment
6/11/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/11/2009 12PM-01PM | Ages: All Ages
The first of the Always Current: Conversations on the Chicago River lecture series will focus on the changes in the riverâs ecology brought on since the 18th Century by human settlement. Mark Hauser will present the program.
Friday, June 12, 2009
6/12/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/12/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/12/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/12/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/12/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/12/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/12/2009 09AM-12PM | Ages: 9 and up
Finish up your survival training by making ink for writing a message. Test many of your survival skills by completing challenges related to orienteering and a fishing contest.
For students in grades 4-6
Instructor: Trudy Coutts and Larry Cwik, Naperville Community Unit School District 203
Print a registration form at our website to mail or fax in with payment.
6/12/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
6/13/2009 11AM-12PM | Ages: Adults
Please note:
There will be no lecture on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23.
A series of nine free lectures at the University of Chicago will explore how the scientific view of the smallest constituents of ordinary matter and the forces that act upon them has changed dramatically over the past century.
âFrom Quantum Mechanics to the Stringâ is the title of this springâs Arthur Holly Compton Lectures, sponsored each spring and fall by the Universityâs Enrico Fermi Institute.
Delivering the lectures this spring will be Nelia Mann, McCormick Fellow and Postdoctoral Researcher in the University of Chicagoâs Enrico Fermi Institute. Dr. Mann will discuss particle physics in the 20th and 21st centuries, starting with special relativity (governing the unification of space and time) and quantum mechanics (governing the interactions of atoms and subatomic particles). She will then proceed through the development of the standard model of particle physics, which explains in a unified way the interactions of quarks and leptons through the electromagnetic strong and weak forces.
Dr. Mann also will examine modern theoretical concepts such as string theory, which attempts to unify gravity with the other three forces, extra dimensionsâ"which appear in string theory and other possible extensions of the standard modelâ"and holography, which re-examines the strong force from a string-theory perspective. She will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these ideas, and how future experiments might confirm or disprove them.
For more information about the lecture series, call (773) 702-7823.
6/13/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/13/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/13/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/13/2009 11AM-12PM | Ages: 5 and up
Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 families with children in K-8 can join us for this fun, interactive, family friendly program as Mr. Belliveau show us about planetary exploration. He brings different types of telescopes like those used on the international space station, explains gravity and more. With music and humor this program will be a delight for everyone.
6/13/2009 10AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
The Nature Museum and Openlandsâ Tree Keepers, in partnership with Science Chicago, have developed this program as a celebration of Chicagoâs commitment to greening and the impact of trees upon the people in the urban environment. Programs include drop-in workshops for teachers and homeowners, critter connections, music, food, drinks, storytelling, a scavenger hunt, and tree exhibition construction. Cost: Free with Museum admission.
6/13/2009 10AM-12PM | Ages: All Ages
Join Lurie Garden Horticulturist Colleen Lockovitch as she highlights some of her favorite plants in the garden. Colleen will discuss their attributes linked to seasonal interest, design, sustainability and identifying characteristics. She will also discuss plant communities and how to incorporate them into your own garden.
This workshop has limited space and requires advance registration. This workshop will meet on the south end of the garden.
Call 312-742-5519 or email bonnie.tawse@cityofchicago.org to register for each workshop.
6/13/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/13/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/13/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the classical age of piracy come to life at The Field Museum in the exhibition Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. You'll discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydahâ"the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters.
6/13/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/13/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
6/14/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/14/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/14/2009 10AM-12PM | Ages: All Ages
Explore colors and textures of the Lurie Garden with the staff from the Lurie Garden and Art Institute. You will also have the opportunity to experiment with oil pastels to create your own landscape drawing using master paintings in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago as inspiration.
6/14/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/14/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/14/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/14/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Monday, June 15, 2009
6/15/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/15/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/15-6/19/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Camp CBG, Where Science, Nature, and Fun meet!
Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for your child, with programs for children ages 2 to 12. The Garden offers weeklong camps with morning, afternoon, and all-day options.
Camps run from June 15 to August 14, 2009.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/camp/index.php
6/15-6/19/2009 09AM-12PM | Ages: 13 and up
Learn all it takes to design a computer game. Write a design document, then start coding! Working in teams of two, you will take turns designing, coding and testing your game. Learn what it takes to produce a major game. Use GameMaker and explore other available tools. Bring your own ideas for a game or get a spark for an idea in class.
For students in grades 7-10
Instructor: Georgia Brown, NIU Computer Science Department
Print a registration form at our website to mail or fax in with payment.
6/15/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/15/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/15/2009 07PM-08PM | Ages: 13 and up
Find out how our genes work, how they are arranged in chromosomes, and how they become defective and cause diseases. Learn about inherited diseases and acquired diseases. Talk directly to a molecular biologist, find out what he does, and ask him questions about human diseases.
6/15/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/15/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/15/2009 06PM-07PM | Ages: 16 and up
Reykjavik, a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes about the scientific and ethical questions raised at the 1986 summit between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gobachev. A discussion follows, exploring themes of science, technology and ethics with playwright Richard Rhodes and WBEZâs Richard Steele.
6/15/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: 16 and up
What is STEP?
A 3-day summer program that allows girls going into grades 8 and 9 an introduction to the different fields of engineering. Participants will:
Work in teams to build and present a three day design activity.
Learn about the different engineering disciplines through hands-on activities and understand career opportunities within each
Work in small groups with Northwestern undergraduate engineering students
Explore laboratories at Northwestern's Technological Institute
Speak with professional femail engineers
Visit local engineering company
Meet other girls who are also excited about engineering!
To apply follow the
web reservation link and click on the Summer Program Page.
6/15/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/15/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/15-6/16/2009 09AM-11AM | Ages: 5 and up
Take a trip to outer space. Learn why the sun is important and where it goes at night! Make a sundial and lawn solar system. Use real science instruments to see more clearly. Hear star stories and create your own. Travel among the planets, exploring how each is different.
For students in grades 1-3
Instructor: Mary Jo Murphy, Fermilab Education Office
Print a registration form at our website to mail or fax in with payment.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
6/16/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/16/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/16-6/26/2009 09AM-12PM | Ages: Under 5
Dino Camp
I spy a dinosaur, do you? This new early childhood camp is designed expressly for young explorers ages 3-5 with their caregivers. Join us for two days of dino discovery where we will learn how to spot a dinosaur, see Sue's skull and dig for dinosaur bones! Parents, this is a peanut-free program. If you have special needs you would like us to be aware of prior to camp, please call 312.665.7551.
Please choose 1 of the following 4 sessions:
Tuesday, June 16 & Thursday, June 18
Wednesday, June 17 & Friday, June 19
Tuesday, June 23 & Thursday, June 25
Wednesday, June 24 & Friday, June 26
9am-Noon
$75 general, $65 member (one adult included in the price for each camper)
6/16/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/16/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/16/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/16/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/16/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: 16 and up
What is STEP?
A 3-day summer program that allows girls going into grades 8 and 9 an introduction to the different fields of engineering. Participants will:
Work in teams to build and present a three day design activity.
Learn about the different engineering disciplines through hands-on activities and understand career opportunities within each
Work in small groups with Northwestern undergraduate engineering students
Explore laboratories at Northwestern's Technological Institute
Speak with professional femail engineers
Visit local engineering company
Meet other girls who are also excited about engineering!
To apply follow the
web reservation link and click on the Summer Program Page.
6/16/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/16/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
6/17/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/17/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/17/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/17/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/17/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/17/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/17/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: 16 and up
What is STEP?
A 3-day summer program that allows girls going into grades 8 and 9 an introduction to the different fields of engineering. Participants will:
Work in teams to build and present a three day design activity.
Learn about the different engineering disciplines through hands-on activities and understand career opportunities within each
Work in small groups with Northwestern undergraduate engineering students
Explore laboratories at Northwestern's Technological Institute
Speak with professional femail engineers
Visit local engineering company
Meet other girls who are also excited about engineering!
To apply follow the
web reservation link and click on the Summer Program Page.
6/17/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/17/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/17/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
6/18/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/18/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/18/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/18-6/20/2009 01PM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
In coordination with this special anniversary year, the Museum of Science and Industry will be offering guests another chance to "stroll" through the White City. This fascinating visual simulation tour of the 1893 World's Fair is back by popular demand and enhanced with new visuals and content.
The simulation now includes and exploration of Columbus' three ships: the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. This area of the Fair is often overlooked in current discussions even though the Columbian Exposition was organized to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the discovery of America. Other fascinating new elements include the Convent of La Rabida and enhanced imagery of the Agriculture building, the Casino and Music Hall. Another highlight of the tour is the Museum of Science and Industry!
While the Museum opened its doors 40 years after the World's Fair, we are housed in the only remaining building from the Exposition: the Palace Fine Arts by Burnham & Root architect Charles Atwood.
Dr. Lisa Snyder, Associate Director of Outreach and Operations for UCLA's Experimental Technologies Center and the UCLA Urban Simulation team, will be presenting the recreation of the White City using real-time video simulation technology. Tim Samuelson, Cultural Historian for the City of Chicago, will also present.
Reservations can be made by calling (773) 684-1414. Tickets are $27 for members and $40 for non-members. Ticket includes general Museum admission.
6/18/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/18/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/18/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/18/2009 12PM-01PM | Ages: All Ages
Sally Wagoner, Health and Wellness Center Coordinator at the American Indian Center of Chicago, will present a hands-on discussion of medicinal plants. The AIC's Medicinal Garden includes 141 species of plants and 7 species of fungi that have edible, medicinal, ceremonial, or industrial qualities. Learn how Native Peoples of the past and present have utlized these gifts of nature.
6/18/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/18/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/18-6/19/2009 09AM-11AM | Ages: 9 and up
Journey to outer space! How far can you go in a light-year? Learn how astronomers record really big numbers. Assemble a telescope to see distant space objects. Explore the causes of moon phases and our seasons. Make a star clock to tell time at night. Travel among the stars, looking for patterns.
For students in grades 4-6
Instructor: Mary Jo Murphy, Fermilab Education Office
Print a registration form at our website to mail or fax in with payment.
6/18/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Friday, June 19, 2009
6/19/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/19/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/19/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/19-6/21/2009 01PM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
In coordination with this special anniversary year, the Museum of Science and Industry will be offering guests another chance to "stroll" through the White City. This fascinating visual simulation tour of the 1893 World's Fair is back by popular demand and enhanced with new visuals and content.
The simulation now includes and exploration of Columbus' three ships: the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. This area of the Fair is often overlooked in current discussions even though the Columbian Exposition was organized to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the discovery of America. Other fascinating new elements include the Convent of La Rabida and enhanced imagery of the Agriculture building, the Casino and Music Hall. Another highlight of the tour is the Museum of Science and Industry!
While the Museum opened its doors 40 years after the World's Fair, we are housed in the only remaining building from the Exposition: the Palace Fine Arts by Burnham & Root architect Charles Atwood.
Dr. Lisa Snyder, Associate Director of Outreach and Operations for UCLA's Experimental Technologies Center and the UCLA Urban Simulation team, will be presenting the recreation of the White City using real-time video simulation technology. Tim Samuelson, Cultural Historian for the City of Chicago, will also present.
Reservations can be made by calling (773) 684-1414. Tickets are $27 for members and $40 for non-members. Ticket includes general Museum admission.
6/19/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/19/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/19/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/19/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/19/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/19/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
6/20/2009 11AM-12PM | Ages: 13 and up
Enjoy an insiderâs view of the Regenstein Center for African Apes at the Lincoln Park Zoo and learn how animal behavior research helps zoo researchers better understand these extraordinary animals. Youâll also have the opportunity to embark on your own animal study, using an iPod Touch to record and analyze the activities of the
zooâs amazing chimpanzees and gorillas. Ages 12 and up. This is an outdoor walking tour and workshop (1-1/4 hours). Capacity: 15.
6/20/2009 10AM-12PM | Ages: 16 and up
The recovery and handling of physical evidence during crime scene investigations is a critical undertaking of law enforcement professionals. The small shards of glass, strands of hair, soil particles, finger prints, and blood splatters can often make the biggest difference in a criminal case. In this rare opportunity, youâll hear from FBI agents about the procedures and techniques they used to document, collect, and preserve trace evidence from crime scenes. Reservations required 14 days in advance. Ages 16 years and up. This is an indoor walking tour (2 hours). Capacity: 20.
6/20/2009 07PM-09PM | Ages: All Ages
Join us at the end of the longest day of the year as we celebrate the land and all of its bounty. This family program will include an evening adventure on the trails, a sampling of natural treats and other refreshments, and a twilight wagon ride through the prairie.
6/20/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/20/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/20/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/20/2009 10AM-02PM | Ages: All Ages
Learn tips for water conservation and technologies available to reduce household water consumption. Visitors can also explore practical, money saving ways for recycling and saving water, and discover the importance of wetlands and how our daily lifestyle choices impact the environment.
6/20/2009 11AM-02PM | Ages: Under 5
Water play in the summer is always an adventure! Bring your family to The Field Museum for a fun-filled day of scientific demonstrations, family workshops on water conservation, and hands-on explorations of water ecosystems.
6/20/2009 11AM-12PM | Ages: All Ages
The Native Medicine Garden, American Indian Center, Chicago includes plants and fungi that have edible, medicinal, cultural, historic, ceremonial, or industrial qualities. Visit a medicinal garden and learn about its more than 100 species of healing herbs and plants Native Americans were using long before there were pharmacies and that are still
in use today. All ages. This is an outdoor walking tour (1 hour). Capacity: 15.
6/20/2009 10AM-12PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience treasure hunting for todayâs techsavvy explorers. Geocaching is an adventure game for Global Positioning System (GPS) users to cache and find locations with actual hidden items. Using a GPS device, youâll explore the outdoor environment while learning about geographic coordinates and satellite technology. Geocaching experts will be on hand to help guide you as well as provide a history of geocaching and the many everyday uses of GPS technology. All ages. This is an outdoor walking tour (2 1/2 hours). Capacity: 40.
6/20/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/20/2009 10AM-11AM | Ages: All Ages
prototype of the SuperSoaker? The Museum of Science and Industryâs Collections holds over 60,000 artifacts, many of them tucked away safely beneath the Museum floor. See rarely-viewed archival photos, fabrications and machines as you take a journey through our industrial, scientific, and technological history. Ages 9 and up. Indoor walking tour (45 minutes). Capacity 15.
6/20/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/20/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/20/2009 09AM-12PM | Ages: 13 and up
Cook County and Friends of the Chicago River on a hands-on exploration of the Chicago River. Youâll explore the riverâs ecosystem through a nature hike and water monitoring activities to investigate unique aquatic life and test for the health of the river. Ages 12 years and up. This is an outdoor walking tour and workshop (3 hours). Capacity: 30.
6/20/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/20/2009 10AM-11AM | Ages: 5 and up
Why don't spiders stick to their own webs? Explore the fascinating world of spiders. Spin your own web! Design a new kind of spider.
For students in Grades K-2
Instructor: Mary Sue Offutt, Field Museum Volunteer
6/20/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/20/2009 10AM-02PM | Ages: All Ages
Join scientists at The Nature Conservancyâs Indian Boundary Prairies to explore one of the Chicago areaâs highest quality natural areas. See unusual plants, animals, and insects as you hike landscape that has remained intact despite nearby urban development, and dig in with volunteers to help the restoration. All ages. This is an outdoor walking tour and activity (4 hours). Capacity: 24.
6/20/2009 09AM-12PM | Ages: All Ages
Visit Uncommon Groundâs 2,500-square-foot organic rooftop farm, the nationâs first certified organic rooftop garden. The roof produces organic produce for the downstairs restaurant and houses bee hives capable of producing 40-50 pounds of honey each year. Learn how the roof was constructed and the environmental benefits of producing locally grown food. All ages. This is an outdoor walking tour (1 hour). Capacity: 25.
6/20/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
6/20/2009 11AM-12PM | Ages: 5 and up
Join us on Saturday, June 20th at 11:00, when Mr. Jack Burrus will bring his World of Robots to Lake Bluff. Find out how robots are leading the way into space. This fascinating hands-on, interactive program will show you the way to the future! Mr. Burrus will bring real robots to demonstrate this remarkable technology.
6/20-6/22/2009 01PM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
In coordination with this special anniversary year, the Museum of Science and Industry will be offering guests another chance to "stroll" through the White City. This fascinating visual simulation tour of the 1893 World's Fair is back by popular demand and enhanced with new visuals and content.
The simulation now includes and exploration of Columbus' three ships: the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. This area of the Fair is often overlooked in current discussions even though the Columbian Exposition was organized to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the discovery of America. Other fascinating new elements include the Convent of La Rabida and enhanced imagery of the Agriculture building, the Casino and Music Hall. Another highlight of the tour is the Museum of Science and Industry!
While the Museum opened its doors 40 years after the World's Fair, we are housed in the only remaining building from the Exposition: the Palace Fine Arts by Burnham & Root architect Charles Atwood.
Dr. Lisa Snyder, Associate Director of Outreach and Operations for UCLA's Experimental Technologies Center and the UCLA Urban Simulation team, will be presenting the recreation of the White City using real-time video simulation technology. Tim Samuelson, Cultural Historian for the City of Chicago, will also present.
Reservations can be made by calling (773) 684-1414. Tickets are $27 for members and $40 for non-members. Ticket includes general Museum admission.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
6/21/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/21/2009 12PM-01PM | Ages: 9 and up
This tour takes you in and outside* the Museum as well as back in time to its origins as the Palace of Fine Arts for the 1893 Worldâs Fair. Using the buildingâs architecture as the guide, youâll see a story that spans more than a hundred years, two Worldâs Fairs, and more than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space. This tour will also include a virtual simulation of the 1893 Fairâs White City, created by Lisa Snyder of the UCLA Media Lab.
* Weather permitting
6/21/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/21/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/21/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/21/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/21/2009 09AM-02PM | Ages: Adults
Come be amazed by the wilderness in Chicagoâs backyard. Our experienced river guides will lead you through the mild bends and brambles on the North Branch from the Skokie Lagoons through the wild woods of Blue Star Memorial Woods, Harms Woods and Miami Woods as the river flows south toward Chicago. View wildlife such as black-crowned night herons, great blue herons, minks and turtles.
6/21/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/21/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/21/2009 09AM-11AM | Ages: All Ages
Experience the Capture
The U-505 -- the only German submarine captured by the U.S. Navy during World War II -- is now part of a 35,000-square-foot interactive exhibit. A special behind-the-scenes tour of the U-505 takes place on select Sunday mornings.
This exclusive, private group tour begins at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast and presentation by a Museum exhibit expert about the U-505. Guests will then take a guided tour of the exhibit and an on-board tour of the submarine.
The tour lasts approximately 2-1/2 hours. Since general admission is included with this tour, guests may enjoy the rest of the day at the Museum.
6/21/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
6/21-6/23/2009 01PM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
In coordination with this special anniversary year, the Museum of Science and Industry will be offering guests another chance to "stroll" through the White City. This fascinating visual simulation tour of the 1893 World's Fair is back by popular demand and enhanced with new visuals and content.
The simulation now includes and exploration of Columbus' three ships: the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. This area of the Fair is often overlooked in current discussions even though the Columbian Exposition was organized to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the discovery of America. Other fascinating new elements include the Convent of La Rabida and enhanced imagery of the Agriculture building, the Casino and Music Hall. Another highlight of the tour is the Museum of Science and Industry!
While the Museum opened its doors 40 years after the World's Fair, we are housed in the only remaining building from the Exposition: the Palace Fine Arts by Burnham & Root architect Charles Atwood.
Dr. Lisa Snyder, Associate Director of Outreach and Operations for UCLA's Experimental Technologies Center and the UCLA Urban Simulation team, will be presenting the recreation of the White City using real-time video simulation technology. Tim Samuelson, Cultural Historian for the City of Chicago, will also present.
Reservations can be made by calling (773) 684-1414. Tickets are $27 for members and $40 for non-members. Ticket includes general Museum admission.
Monday, June 22, 2009
6/22/2009 08AM-05PM | Ages: 16 and up
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 yearâs FREE camp will be held the week of June 22 â" 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 (IIT) 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.
6/22/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/22/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/22-6/26/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Camp CBG, Where Science, Nature, and Fun meet!
Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for your child, with programs for children ages 2 to 12. The Garden offers weeklong camps with morning, afternoon, and all-day options.
Camps run from June 15 to August 14, 2009.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/camp/index.php
6/22/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/22-6/26/2009 09AM-11AM | Ages: 9 and up
Our world needs new forms of energy. Help find solutions. Make houses with solar panels to light light bulbs, make water flow and fans turn. Use a solar oven. Experiment with wind power and investigate biofuel.
For students in grades 3-5
Instructor: Randy Jones, Glen Ellyn School District 41
Print a registration form at our website to mail or fax in with payment.
6/22/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/22/2009 06PM-07PM | Ages: 13 and up
An examination of microorganisms in our world. A practical and theoretical discussion of what bacteria can do to and for us, and how we look and learn about them.
6/22/2009 12AM-11PM | Ages: All Ages
Take part in the Science Chicago Weekly Summer Challenges.
Challenge yourself to discover your inner scientist and explore how
Life's a Lab!
This week starting, Monday June 22nd, take the energy challenge at Science Chicago blog. You will have until Sunday August 28th at 6:00PM to send your answers via video, email, blog, and/or photos.
If you win, you'll get a shout-out on the Science Chicago website and a special prize.
Stay connected to Science Chicago online this summer and let's show Chicago and the world how
Life's a Lab!
Check frequently online to see what the Science Crew and others come up with!
6/22/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/22/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/22/2009 06PM-07PM | Ages: 16 and up
Join The Goodman Theatre and Science Chicago in three staged readings about science, technology, and ethics.
A Number addresses the subject of human cloning and identity when three-sons two of whom are clones of the first-confront their father with confusion over the discovery that they apparently have several genetically identical counterparts.
Following A Number will be a discussion between Jeremy Manier, Senior Science reporter at the University of Chicago Medical Center and editor of the blog Science Life and Laurie Zoloth, Director of Bioehics, Science and Society at Northwestern.
6/22/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/22/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/22/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
6/23/2009 08AM-05PM | Ages: 16 and up
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 yearâs FREE camp will be held the week of June 22 â" 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 (IIT) 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.
6/23/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/23/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/23/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/23/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/23/2009 12AM-11PM | Ages: All Ages
Take part in the Science Chicago Weekly Summer Challenges.
Challenge yourself to discover your inner scientist and explore how
Life's a Lab!
This week starting, Monday June 22nd, take the energy challenge at Science Chicago blog. You will have until Sunday August 28th at 6:00PM to send your answers via video, email, blog, and/or photos.
If you win, you'll get a shout-out on the Science Chicago website and a special prize.
Stay connected to Science Chicago online this summer and let's show Chicago and the world how
Life's a Lab!
Check frequently online to see what the Science Crew and others come up with!
6/23/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/23/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/23/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/23/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/23/2009 11AM | Ages: All Ages
Recount the life of scientist, inventor and visionary Nikola Tesla, often remembered as more of an eccentric cult figure than an electrical engineering genius. Tesla's surprising inventions are revealed in his autobiographical and scientific writings.
6/23/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
6/24/2009 08AM-05PM | Ages: 16 and up
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 yearâs FREE camp will be held the week of June 22 â" 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 (IIT) 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.
6/24/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/24/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/24/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/24/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/24/2009 02PM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
NASA Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, PhD will visit the Adler Planetarium Wednesday, June 24 to talk about his five missions to space - three of those to service the Hubble Space Telescope. The talk will include images and footage from his recent mission in May 2009, as well as the presentation of an Adler telescope that Dr. Grunsfeld took with him on the Hubble Servicing Mission. Immediately following the talk, Grunsfeld will sign autographs, and visitors will be able to view the telescope up close.
The event is FREE with paid museum admission. Tickets will be distributed at the Adler box offices beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis. Adler members will receive priority seating at the event.
For more information, call 312.922.STAR.
Image courtesy of NASA.
6/24/2009 12AM-11PM | Ages: All Ages
Take part in the Science Chicago Weekly Summer Challenges.
Challenge yourself to discover your inner scientist and explore how
Life's a Lab!
This week starting, Monday June 22nd, take the energy challenge at Science Chicago blog. You will have until Sunday August 28th at 6:00PM to send your answers via video, email, blog, and/or photos.
If you win, you'll get a shout-out on the Science Chicago website and a special prize.
Stay connected to Science Chicago online this summer and let's show Chicago and the world how
Life's a Lab!
Check frequently online to see what the Science Crew and others come up with!
6/24/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/24/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/24/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/24/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/24/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
6/25/2009 08AM-05PM | Ages: 16 and up
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 yearâs FREE camp will be held the week of June 22 â" 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 (IIT) 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.
6/25/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/25/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/25/2009 07PM-08PM | Ages: Adults
Did you know that the Great Lakes contain over 20 percent of the worldâs fresh water supply? Join Field Museum scientist Dr. Scott Demel and Eleanor Kane from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to chat about local and global water issues. Share your thoughts on water usage, water conservation, and water shortages around the world.
6/25/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/25/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/25/2009 12PM-01PM | Ages: All Ages
How do embryonic cells know which organs to form?
How do artists combine media to form art pieces?
Ellen Roth Deutsch, mixed media artist and former biochemist and microbiologist, will discuss her collaborative project with her daughter, pathologist Dr. Gail H. Deutsch of Seattle Children's Hospital. While at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Dr. Gail Deutsch's research focused on undifferentiated embryonic cells from mice to determine how signals from developing heart patterns form organs. Paralleling her daughter's research, artist Ellen Deutsch stitches beads together to create interpreted human organs.
6/25/2009 12AM-11PM | Ages: All Ages
Take part in the Science Chicago Weekly Summer Challenges.
Challenge yourself to discover your inner scientist and explore how
Life's a Lab!
This week starting, Monday June 22nd, take the energy challenge at Science Chicago blog. You will have until Sunday August 28th at 6:00PM to send your answers via video, email, blog, and/or photos.
If you win, you'll get a shout-out on the Science Chicago website and a special prize.
Stay connected to Science Chicago online this summer and let's show Chicago and the world how
Life's a Lab!
Check frequently online to see what the Science Crew and others come up with!
6/25/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/25/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/25/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/25/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/25-6/26/2009 09AM-11AM | Ages: 13 and up
Find out what Galileo saw when he looked through his telescope for the first time. Learn why stars come in different colors. Explore a nebula to see where stars are born. Ride the gravity wave between the sun, moon and Earth. Take your best shot and make craters on the moon!
For students in grades 7-10
Instructor: Mary Jo Murphy, Fermilab Education Office
Print a registration form at our website to mail or fax in with payment.
6/25/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Friday, June 26, 2009
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
The Museum of Science and Industry presents the following activities (not all activities will be available at each LabFest):
Sound Sandwich
Can you feel sound, as well as hear it? Build your own noise maker and explore some properties of sound.
Microscopes
Have you used a tool today? Scientists use tools too. Use a tool that helps you look at an object very closelyâ¦a microscope!
Alka-Seltzer Rockets
Use a chemical reaction between two substances to create a rocket out of a film canister. How high can you get your film canister to launch?
Hover Challenge
Submarines can hover underwater - below the surface and above the bottom of the ocean. Create a small model of a submarine to discover how this is possible. Use a film canister and other different materials and create a miniature version of a submarine.
6/26/2009 08AM-05PM | Ages: 16 and up
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 yearâs FREE camp will be held the week of June 22 â" 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 (IIT) 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.
6/26/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Make a butterfly mask to color and fly home with you. Touch the collections from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and see a live North American Walking Stick. Play nature education games about habitat, adaptations, and environmental issues. Learn about protecting and supporting your environment, and how you can make your own habitat. Make origami frogs from recycled magazines and newspapers!
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Look through a telescope like the one Galileo used 400 years ago. Try out various optical lenses, and discover how combinations of lenses and a light source produce telescope images. Play âBigger, Better Telescopesâ using hula hoop âlight collectorsâ and bean bag âlight particlesâ to show how bigger telescopes can collect more light than smaller telescopes. Enter for a chance to win your very own telescope!
6/26/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Put your hand and maybe even your whole body in a giant bubble, and learn the science of bubbleology. Blow your own bubbles (even a bubble inside a bubble), and observe the many colors in your bubbles and the science behind all that light. How many drops of water can fit on a penny? Learn how water molecules bond together, and be amazed that 20 drops of water can fit on a penny without spilling. Discover how the molecular nature of water causes a phenomenon called surface tension.
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Add your color science to the traveling Labfest! Chromatography Mural! With a colored marker, color on filter paper, then place the filter in water and watch the colors run, spread, and separate. Learn the principles of chromatography behind your art. The Chromatography Mural will travel to each Labfest!
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Explore mass, momentum and force and motion and discover the nature of matter. Youâll race balls of varied mass at the gravity accelerator and explore mass, momentum and force and motion, bicycle wheels and spinning turntables. Can you keep up?
6/26/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/26/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Bring your creativity, teamwork and problem solving skills to task when you participate in a number of fun, interactive Instant Challenges presented by DestinationImagination, the world's largest creative problem solving program for kindergarten through college-aged learners. Youâll test your science knowledge and creativity in a flash when you receive some simple common materials and limited time!
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Join Science Chicago and partners in Marquette Park for LabFest! This FREE festival will have something for everyone. Enjoy hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations and science fun presented by the regionâs most popular museums, institutions and educational organizations!
Learn More about the exciting activities
here
6/26/2009 12AM-11PM | Ages: All Ages
Take part in the Science Chicago Weekly Summer Challenges.
Challenge yourself to discover your inner scientist and explore how
Life's a Lab!
This week starting, Monday June 22nd, take the energy challenge at Science Chicago blog. You will have until Sunday August 28th at 6:00PM to send your answers via video, email, blog, and/or photos.
If you win, you'll get a shout-out on the Science Chicago website and a special prize.
Stay connected to Science Chicago online this summer and let's show Chicago and the world how
Life's a Lab!
Check frequently online to see what the Science Crew and others come up with!
6/26/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/26/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/26/2009 10AM-02PM | Ages: All Ages
Celebrate the original planetarium show One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure with a special appearance by Sesame Street's Walkaround Elmo at the Adler Planetarium!
Walkaround Elmo will appear in the Adler's Rainbow Lobby for a meet-and-greet.
There is no charge to meet Walkaround Elmo, but families should bring their own camera to take a picture with him. Arrive early for best opportunity. In addition to the appearance by Sesame Street's Walkaround Elmo, families can learn all about the International Space Station with activities facilitated by Adler educators.
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
How will mankind reach out beyond the confines of planet Earth and explore the universe? Through a collection Outreach to Space exhibits, youâll learn about space exploration and technology in a fun, hands-on way. Youâll also explore a number of chemistry and physics concepts through a number of amazing activities, such as experimenting with ferrofluids, a âmagneticâ liquid youâll need to see to believe.
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Design a sketch of a person using FACES software. Choose the eyes, nose, hair, mouth, and other features. Learn how the FACES software program allows police investigators to develop accurate photos of suspects. See a sketch of someone, and then try to recreate the sketch as close as possible using only your memory.
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Check out spectacular science stunts, explosive demonstrations and seemingly magical tricks that illuminate scientific principles of chemistry, physics and more. Shows happen throughout the day. Check the schedule when you arrive at LabFest!
Appearing at LabFest! today will be Professor Oops and Steve Belliveau
6/26/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover how soil scientists study the ingredients of soil, and learn why soil is so important to both plants and people. Touch live earthworms, and discover the secrets of soil recyclers. Learn how a vermicomposer works, and find out what earthworms eat and where it goes.
6/26/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: 5 and up
See inside the world of seeds. Dissect seeds, discover the parts of a seed, and use a magnifier to make observations about the inside of seeds. See large seeds, like coconut seeds, and small seeds, like vanilla, and use a magiscope to get an up-close look at all the seed details. Participate in the Seed Race, and make predictions about which seed will start growing first. Itâs all about the seeds after all!
6/26/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/26/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
The Museum of Science and Industry presents the following activities (not all activities will be available at each LabFest):
Sound Sandwich
Can you feel sound, as well as hear it? Build your own noise maker and explore some properties of sound.
Microscopes
Have you used a tool today? Scientists use tools too. Use a tool that helps you look at an object very closelyâ¦a microscope!
Alka-Seltzer Rockets
Use a chemical reaction between two substances to create a rocket out of a film canister. How high can you get your film canister to launch?
Hover Challenge
Submarines can hover underwater - below the surface and above the bottom of the ocean. Create a small model of a submarine to discover how this is possible. Use a film canister and other different materials and create a miniature version of a submarine.
6/27/2009 08AM-05PM | Ages: 16 and up
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 yearâs FREE camp will be held the week of June 22 â" 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 (IIT) 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.
6/27/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Look through a telescope like the one Galileo used 400 years ago. Try out various optical lenses, and discover how combinations of lenses and a light source produce telescope images. Play âBigger, Better Telescopesâ using hula hoop âlight collectorsâ and bean bag âlight particlesâ to show how bigger telescopes can collect more light than smaller telescopes. Enter for a chance to win your very own telescope!
6/27/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/27/2009 11AM-12PM | Ages: All Ages
On Saturday, June 27 at 11:00 Commander Wrong-Way Bragg, of Histories for Kids, blasts off from mission control to tell the tales of his misadventures in space. In spite of his misguided and often hilarious theories, hear how we came to travel to the stars and beyond. Join us for this interactive family program.
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Put your hand and maybe even your whole body in a giant bubble, and learn the science of bubbleology. Blow your own bubbles (even a bubble inside a bubble), and observe the many colors in your bubbles and the science behind all that light. How many drops of water can fit on a penny? Learn how water molecules bond together, and be amazed that 20 drops of water can fit on a penny without spilling. Discover how the molecular nature of water causes a phenomenon called surface tension.
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Add your color science to the traveling Labfest! Chromatography Mural! With a colored marker, color on filter paper, then place the filter in water and watch the colors run, spread, and separate. Learn the principles of chromatography behind your art. The Chromatography Mural will travel to each Labfest!
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Explore mass, momentum and force and motion and discover the nature of matter. Youâll race balls of varied mass at the gravity accelerator and explore mass, momentum and force and motion, bicycle wheels and spinning turntables. Can you keep up?
6/27/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Experience a tech-savvy treasure hunting using a Global Positioning Systems (GPS) unit to cache and find locations with actual hidden items. Youâll learn about geocaching from the regionâs foremost enthusiasts and explore the outdoor environment while learning about geographic coordinates and satellite technology.
6/27/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: 5 and up
Bring your creativity, teamwork and problem solving skills to task when you participate in a number of fun, interactive Instant Challenges presented by DestinationImagination, the world's largest creative problem solving program for kindergarten through college-aged learners. Youâll test your science knowledge and creativity in a flash when you receive some simple common materials and limited time!
6/27/2009 09AM-11AM | Ages: 9 and up
Measure the growth of your prairie plants! Collect seeds from spring flowering plants and manage weeds to keep your plants healthy. Enjoy a party with pizza and cake to celebrate all your hard work! Learn how you can become a certified Junior Prairie Ranger and have fun as a Steward of the land! Attend all three Prairie Pin sessions for just $5.
Session 1 takes place February 7 and session 2 on May 2. It is encouraged, but not required, to attend all sessions.
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Join Science Chicago and partners in Lincolnshire at Vernon Area Public Library for LabFest! This FREE festival will have something for everyone. Enjoy hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations and science fun presented by the regionâs most popular museums, institutions and educational organizations!
Learn More about the exciting activities
here
6/27/2009 12AM-11PM | Ages: All Ages
Take part in the Science Chicago Weekly Summer Challenges.
Challenge yourself to discover your inner scientist and explore how
Life's a Lab!
This week starting, Monday June 22nd, take the energy challenge at Science Chicago blog. You will have until Sunday August 28th at 6:00PM to send your answers via video, email, blog, and/or photos.
If you win, you'll get a shout-out on the Science Chicago website and a special prize.
Stay connected to Science Chicago online this summer and let's show Chicago and the world how
Life's a Lab!
Check frequently online to see what the Science Crew and others come up with!
6/27/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/27/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/27/2009 10AM-02PM | Ages: All Ages
Celebrate the original planetarium show One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure with a special appearance by Sesame Street's Walkaround Elmo at the Adler Planetarium!
Walkaround Elmo will appear in the Adler's Rainbow Lobby for a meet-and-greet.
There is no charge to meet Walkaround Elmo, but families should bring their own camera to take a picture with him. Arrive early for best opportunity. In addition to the appearance by Sesame Street's Walkaround Elmo, families can learn all about the International Space Station with activities facilitated by Adler educators.
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
How will mankind reach out beyond the confines of planet Earth and explore the universe? Through a collection Outreach to Space exhibits, youâll learn about space exploration and technology in a fun, hands-on way. Youâll also explore a number of chemistry and physics concepts through a number of amazing activities, such as experimenting with ferrofluids, a âmagneticâ liquid youâll need to see to believe.
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Design a sketch of a person using FACES software. Choose the eyes, nose, hair, mouth, and other features. Learn how the FACES software program allows police investigators to develop accurate photos of suspects. See a sketch of someone, and then try to recreate the sketch as close as possible using only your memory.
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Check out spectacular science stunts, explosive demonstrations and seemingly magical tricks that illuminate scientific principles of chemistry, physics and more. Shows happen throughout the day. Check the schedule when you arrive at LabFest!
Appearing at LabFest! today will be Professor Oops and Steve Belliveau
6/27/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover how soil scientists study the ingredients of soil, and learn why soil is so important to both plants and people. Touch live earthworms, and discover the secrets of soil recyclers. Learn how a vermicomposer works, and find out what earthworms eat and where it goes.
6/27/2009 11AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
See inside the world of seeds. Dissect seeds, discover the parts of a seed, and use a magnifier to make observations about the inside of seeds. See large seeds, like coconut seeds, and small seeds, like vanilla, and use a magiscope to get an up-close look at all the seed details. Participate in the Seed Race, and make predictions about which seed will start growing first. Itâs all about the seeds after all!
6/27/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/27/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
6/28/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/28/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/28/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/28/2009 12AM-11PM | Ages: All Ages
Take part in the Science Chicago Weekly Summer Challenges.
Challenge yourself to discover your inner scientist and explore how
Life's a Lab!
This week starting, Monday June 22nd, take the energy challenge at Science Chicago blog. You will have until Sunday August 28th at 6:00PM to send your answers via video, email, blog, and/or photos.
If you win, you'll get a shout-out on the Science Chicago website and a special prize.
Stay connected to Science Chicago online this summer and let's show Chicago and the world how
Life's a Lab!
Check frequently online to see what the Science Crew and others come up with!
6/28/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/28/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/28/2009 10AM-02PM | Ages: All Ages
Celebrate the original planetarium show One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure with a special appearance by Sesame Street's Walkaround Elmo at the Adler Planetarium!
Walkaround Elmo will appear in the Adler's Rainbow Lobby for a meet-and-greet.
There is no charge to meet Walkaround Elmo, but families should bring their own camera to take a picture with him. Arrive early for best opportunity. In addition to the appearance by Sesame Street's Walkaround Elmo, families can learn all about the International Space Station with activities facilitated by Adler educators.
6/28/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/28/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/28/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Monday, June 29, 2009
6/29/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/29/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/29-7/3/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
Camp CBG, Where Science, Nature, and Fun meet!
Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for your child, with programs for children ages 2 to 12. The Garden offers weeklong camps with morning, afternoon, and all-day options.
Camps run from June 15 to August 14, 2009.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/camp/index.php
6/29/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/29/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/29-7/5/2009 12PM-11PM | Ages: All Ages
Take part in the Science Chicago Weekly Summer Challenges. Challenge yourself to discover your inner scientist and explore how
Life's a Lab!
From Monday, June 29th, take the cantilever challenge at Science Chicago blog. You will have until Sunday July 5 at 6:00PM to send your answers via video, email, blog, and/or photos.
If you win, you'll get a shout-out on the Science Chicago website and a special prize.
Stay connected to Science Chicago online this summer and let's show Chicago and the world how
Life's a Lab! Check frequently online to see what the Science Crew and others come up with!
6/29/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/29/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/29/2009 09AM-11AM | Ages: 5 and up
Learn more about one of the world's most famous scientists. You'll have fun explorin', figurin' and noodlin' with Newton's laws. Create projects exploring gravity, friction and optics.
For students in grades K-3
Instructor: Steve Keefe, retired teacher
6/29/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/29/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/29/2009 06PM-08PM | Ages: 16 and up
Illinois Science Council presents a SHOCKING program explaining electricity in, and on, the human body. A panel of experts will discuss lightning, defibrillators and Tasers.
6/29-7/2/2009 01PM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
Our 4.6-billion-year-old Earth has a grand history. You'll construct a geological timeline and explore earthquakes and tectonic plates through classroom simulations. Do you want to identify your own rocks, minerals and fossils or start a collection? Unlock the mysteries of subterranean caverns by simulating your own cavern of crystals representing stalactites and stalagmites. Come learn more about the third rock from the sun.
For students in grades 4-7
Instructor: Steve Keefe, retired teacher
Print a registration form at our website to mail or fax in with payment.
6/29/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
6/30/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
6/30/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
6/30/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
6/30/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
6/30-7/6/2009 12PM-11PM | Ages: All Ages
Take part in the Science Chicago Weekly Summer Challenges. Challenge yourself to discover your inner scientist and explore how
Life's a Lab!
From Monday, June 29th, take the cantilever challenge at Science Chicago blog. You will have until Sunday July 5 at 6:00PM to send your answers via video, email, blog, and/or photos.
If you win, you'll get a shout-out on the Science Chicago website and a special prize.
Stay connected to Science Chicago online this summer and let's show Chicago and the world how
Life's a Lab! Check frequently online to see what the Science Crew and others come up with!
6/30/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
6/30/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover your inner scientist as you take part in fun activities about biology, physics, chemistry and more at the Museum of Science and Industry! The funny and engaging play "Poop Happens" brings guests onstage to help demonstrate the digestive process. In our labs, explore the inner workings of vision in "Dissect an Eye at MSI" and see what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet in "Whoooo's Hairballs?" You also can see your own DNA, learn how taste works, and much more.
6/30/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
6/30/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
6/30/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
7/1-8/31/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Adam Reed Tucker gives us all something to look up to. His towering interpretations of famous city landmarks aim to bring accessibility to architecture. Instead of using traditional materials- steel, brick, glass- to build is skyscrapers, Tucker opts for a more modest construction medium: LEGOs. Piece by piece, LEGO by LEGO, this trained architect creates large-scale artistic models of some of the most famous structure in America including Chicago's Willis Tower, St. Louis' Gateway Arch and Seattle's Space Needle.
The simplicity and nostalgic quality of the LEGO affords viewers a new, detailed look at familiar buildings, Guests can lean in close to see the complexity of a building's intricate design and engineering or take a step back to appreciate its stunning sculptural form in full.
ART + Science = Architecture is a temporary exhibition that will be open from July 1, 2009 through March 15, 2010. This exhibit is free with Museum general admission.
Visit brickstructures.com to learn more about Adam Reed Tucker's architectural models.
7/1/2009 02PM-03PM | Ages: All Ages
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.
7/1/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Children Reading Club: Blast Off to Reading!
Join us for our Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is Space Exploration. There are three levels to this program plus our new Teen Reading Club.
Read to Me:
For children ages 2 through 7 years who do not read independently. 20 books will be the goal for this level.
Middle Reader Level:
For independent readers through grade 5. Children in this level will have 1000 pages as their reading goal. Second graders on this level can still submit titles that have been read to them.
Young Adult Level:
For readers entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Participants in this club will have 1000 pages as their goal. All young adults participants who finish the program will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing to be held at the close of the Summer Reading Club.
Children will receive a prize upon reporting to the children's desk when they have completed a book. Upon completion of the program, each child can choose a paperback book for their final prize. Visit the Children's Department for further details.
7/1/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Get an up-close and near real-time view of planet Earth on an animated globe suspended from the ceiling. Images projected onto the sphere show data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, so you can see the Earth's atmosphere, ocean currents, storm formation and temperature changes. Live shows include:
CO2 and You
Come learn about carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and what it has to do with you, our environment, and global warming. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Dealing With Disaster
See tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and their impact on Earth from space and learn about how humans recover from and prevent natural disaster.
Earth Shakes, Rattles and Rolls
When is the last time an earthquake occurred in the US? In Illinois? Probably sooner than you think. Come learn about earthquakes.
Thereâs No Place Like Home?
Ever thought of being an astronaut? In this show you will explore our solar system and look for signs of life on other planets and moons.
Warning: Worldâs Strongest Storms
Learn about what conditions cause the most severe storms and where they are found using NOAA images and real time weather datasets. Does global warming have an impact on the severity of storms?
7/1/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the famous wizardâs magical world through
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will make its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 30, 2009 and run through Sept. 27, 2009.
In the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, guests have the opportunity to see the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter⢠films displayed in settings inspired by the Hogwarts⢠film setsâ"including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
This exhibit is not included in Museum general admission and requires an additional timed-entry ticket. Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
7/1/2009 03PM-05PM | Ages: 13 and up
7/1/2009 09AM-03PM | Ages: 9 and up
The Lincoln Park Zoo Conservation Camp is now open for registration. This yearâs camp is themed Naturally, Urban! and gives campers exciting opportunities to meet small animals up close, get an inside glimpse at the zoo world and the fascinating wonders of wildlife, create arts and crafts, and play games.
Camps are divided into two distinct week-long sessions. One week will focus on local animals, the ecology in our own backyard and nature stewards here in Chicago. The second week focuses on global issues impacting wildlife and how we fit into a worldwide community. Through both sessions, campers will learn how they can make an ecological difference at home, in their community, and around the world.
Conservation Camp can be attended as a one-week, or full two-week experience. Offered June 15-Aug 14, 2009. (varies by weekly selection).Full day programs available for 3rd â" 8th grade, M-F, 9 a.m. â" 3 p.m.
7/1/2009 09AM-06PM | Ages: All Ages
The Adler Planetarium is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11, the first mission to land on the Moon, during One Small Step: Apollo 11 40th Anniversary.
Participate in daily moon-themed activities (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.), enter a free drawing for a chance to win prizes and enjoy lunar lunch specials in Galileo's Café during the entire month of July.
In addition to daily activities, check out the new Moon Wall in the Shoot for the Moon exhibition. Located in the Mission: Moon gallery, the Moon Wall lets you interact with detailed images of the Moon taken by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, a current mission orbiting and photographing the lunar surface.
On July 20, the anniversary of the first Moon walk, the Adler will celebrate with a lunar lander cake at 3:17 p.m., commemorating the time Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon, and a special nighttime observing event.
7/1/2009 09AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
The âGreenest Home in Chicagoâ is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, redesigned and updated for 2009. The home - built by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and built by All-American Homes -- showcases the ways you can make eco-friendly living a part of your life, and highlights what the future may bring for consumers.
Smart Home offers guided tours of the 2,500 square-foot home and grounds. Discover the new interior, reinterpreted with the help of Chicago Home + Garden magazine and featuring bold colors, fresh green stories, and new products and furniture. New and unique home technologies are also on display, courtesy of WIRED magazine. Explore the updated landscaping, which offers techniques for urban gardening such as vertical gardens and EarthBox planting.
7/1/2009 10AM-04PM | Ages: All Ages
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the telescope, the Adler Planetarium will open a new exhibition "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" on May 22. The most comprehensive exhibition of its kind to date, "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" presents the technology used to gather information about our Universe. From the earliest telescopes used by Galileo 400 years ago to the Hubble Space Telescope and into the future with leading-edge technologies, see how these amazing instruments change our concepts of the Universe and our place in it. Featuring some of the worldâs most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they discover. As science changes everyday and our Universe continues to evolve, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
7/1/2009 09AM-05PM | Ages: All Ages
Discover the importance of Earthâs most vital and fleeting resource. Examine how living things adapt to extremes of wet and dry environments, and learn how human behavior alters precious aquatic ecosystems. Become inspired by conservation efforts from around the world and discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planetâs water.
