SciencePort

SciencePort® consists of online activities for families and school groups that can be accessed at home or school; staff-led investigation activities at the museum; and follow-up activities and resources used at home or back in the classroom.

Visitors participate via the museum Web site or in the SciencePort® HQ located in ScienceWorks.

Registration is required for school groups.

Open to visitors Tues.–Sun.: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

January-March Schedule:

Jan. 24–Feb. 3 Biotech Cool Green Tool

Feb. 4-5 Healthy Habits

Feb. 7-14 Biotech Cool Green Tool

Feb. 15 Dinos and Fossils

Feb. 16-21 Biotech Cool Green Tool

Feb. 22-23 Healthy Habits

Feb. 24 Biotech Cool Green Tool

Feb. 25-March 25 Flight Adventures!

*Program dates and times are subject to change.

SciencePort® participants exercise free choice in when they learn, where they learn and what they learn.

Biotech—Cool Green Tool! is a SciencePort® investigation about biodiesel—an alternative fuel source. This biotech investigation equips you with the science tools to solve a mystery. You will learn how to care for a living organism, use science methods and have fun with your family and friends. Click on the bioTech icon to learn more ...

Health House Investigation is an online SciencePort® experience that engages preschoolers and early readers (grades K–2) in learning about health. "Teeth Rex" and his friends guide children though fun, interactive games and activities about nutrition, active play and healthy habits. An online journal helps families track their daily healthy choices. Presented by Health Care Excel.