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Explore, Play, Discover: Websites, Activities, and More
Gear Exploration
A bicycle, masking tape, paper, pencil, and a little curiosity are all you need to find out how the gears of a bicycle work.
The DNA Files: Hands-on Workshops
Four downloadable workshop guides for teaching introductory genetics in a museum or other informal education setting.
Wind Tubes (pdf)
Wind tubes are a playful and inventive way to explore the effect that moving air has on objects.
Science of Cooking
Explore the science behind food and cooking with recipes, activities, and Webcasts.
Journey to Mars
Learn about the rovers that have been exploring Mars since 2004, and view the amazing images they've taken.
Science in the City: Big and Tall Bikes
Bike builder David Folch shares both the engineering challenges and the joy of creating supersized bikes for supersized riders.
