Center for the Advancement of Science Education
We excite students, empower teachers and engage the community with innovative programs.
- Field Trips
- Explore a submarine, travel into a coal mine, learn about space exploration, join a live science show and much more.
- Learning Labs
- Students experience the passion and thrill of scientific discovery in workshops that align with Illinois Learning Standards.
- Teacher Workshops
- Our Institute for Quality Science Teaching offers professional development opportunities throughout the year.
What's New
- Science Minors
- These teens learn about science, make friends and meet science professionals while interacting with Museum guests.
- Live Science
- Be part of the action in our new live science experiences! Learn about chemistry, physics, biology and more in these fun, interactive shows.
- Bus scholarship program
- We offer free bus transportation to economically disadvantaged schools in the Chicago Public Schools system.
Featured Classroom Activities
How To
- Build a Roller Coaster
- Learn about energy as you send a marble through a roller coaster that you design.
CASE
The Center aims to inspire the next generation of inventors and innovators with programs that empower teachers, engage the community and excite students.
Science Chicago
The world’s largest science celebration, Science Chicago: Life’s a Lab will awaken your inner scientist by allowing kids of all ages to explore our region’s wondrous scientific resources.
- Happening Now
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
Learn how to make green living and eco-friendly technology part of your life.
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Holiday Performances and Events: December
Song, dance, pageantry and readings are just part of the seasonal festivities.
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Wild Ocean
Swim with the sharks and other big game fish along the Wild Coast of South Africa.
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- Coming Soon
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A Home for All Seasons - Winter
Visit our winter Smart Home event for tips on having a green holiday season.
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Explore the White City: World’s Fair Simulation
A fascinating visual simulation of the 1893 World's Fair is back by popular demand.
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New Online Activities
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See the Colors in Leaves
Use chromatography to separate the pigments in leaves and see what they're made of.
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Fly a Hot-Air Balloon
See what happens when air is heated as you build and fly a huge hot-air balloon.
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Build an Electric Motor
Magnets and electricity work together to make an electric motor.