Educator Info: Make a Friend from Soil and Seeds
Create a friend using soil and grass seeds. Watch as the seeds start to germinate and grow into "hair" that you can style for your new friend!
- Make a Friend from Soil and Seeds
- Watch grass turn into "hair" for a friend that you make!
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Wired to Win
Go inside the science of surviving cycling's most grueling race.
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Holiday Performances and Events: November
Kick off the seasonal festivities in November with holiday songs, music and dance.
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Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Celebrate with the entire family at the Museum's beloved annual holiday.
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Holiday Performances and Events: December
Seasonal songs, dance, pageantry and readings are just part of the festivities.
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The Ten Tenors
The Australian group will treat Museum guests to a special holiday performance.
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Explore the White City: World's Fair Simulation
Dr. Lisa Snyder presents a fascinating virtual simulation of the 1893 World's Fair.
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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.