Preschool Ball Run
Chicago Children’s Museum inspires young learners to create unique, dynamic ball runs with its collection of cardboard tubes, support stands and balls. Preschoolers use strength and coordination to carry and move large tubes to set up their own ball runs. Each child then selects a ball and follows it through the course. New hypotheses are also created and variables altered to expand the children’s knowledge of force and motion.
Sports are for Every-BODY!
Understand the science behind how your body benefits from sport through various interactive activities and games. Get your heart and muscles stronger through aerobic exercises such as relays, push-ups, jump rope and tug-of-war. Increase your range of motion and become more flexible through stretching. Learn from Girls in the Game about smart eating and fueling your body with the proper foods. Meet Michael McCahey - Olympian in Fencing during the morning.
SportFit: Find the Sports that Fit!
Discover sports that fit your physical strengths and personal interests. SportFit™, an initiative of 2010 Legacies Now supported by the Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia, connects you to the sports that are right for you. Move through seven activity stations to measure your physical abilities and complete a short survey about your preferences. Based on the results, you will receive a personalized certificate identifying the top three summer and winter sports best suited for you. Also learn about sports opportunities in your area from the Chicago Park District.
Gummi Bear Long Jump
Learn about the physics behind projectile motion through the Gummi Bear Long Jump, a Science Olympiad event offered in partnership by the Chicago Public Schools and Science Olympiad. Through this interactive experience, explore the long jump and test your own ideas about projectile motion through hands-on demonstrations. Also take home items and instructions to continue your exploration of this physics activity after leaving Chicago Science in the City.
Robots on FIRST Overdrive!
Understand the science behind robotic designs. Student robot scientists from local high schools draw parallels between parts of the human body (brain, nervous system & arms/legs) and the robot's moving parts (controllers, control systems & manipulators/wheels). Watch the robots they built compete in the Overdrive game created by FIRST (a non-profit organization) while younger students show off their robotic creations. Also try your hand at programming, building and controlling the smaller robots.
