• After School Activities
• Audio Visual Materials or Links
• Check-Out Materials
• Field Trips
• Illinois Learning Standards
• Professional Development Resources
• Traveling Exhibits
• Useful Websites
• Visiting Science Educators
• Other

• Final Report
• Science Saturdays
• LabFest

LabFest! Millennium Park - Pedal Power
August 21st, 2009 11:00 AM   -   3:00 PM
Learn how to power everyday appliances and machines with your own body, and get some exercise at the same time! You’ll learn how a bicycle and a simple generator can be engineered to capture human energy to power light bulbs, blenders, water pumps - almost anything! The team at the Working Bikes Cooperative will show you the physics and mechanics behind bike-powered machines and you’ll experience first-hand how your own body is a terrific source of environmentally-friendly renewable energy! Location Millennium Park 55 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL60611 Get Driving Directions Get Public Transit Directions View Larger Map Fee FREE Contact Event Type Interactive Age Appropriateness All Ages Audience General Public Partners Working Bikes Cooperative

• Science Chicago Blog
• Cool Websites
• At Home With Science
• Media Center

Spearheaded by the Museum of Science and Industry, support for Science Chicago is generously provided by
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust,
Abbott, The Boeing Company, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Motorola.

Connect With Us!    

Login | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | FAQ | Press Room | © 2008-09 Science Chicago. All rights reserved. Powered by Domani Studios.