Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Interactive Chicago Museum Online Activity Sites

Wish you could take an afternoon trip to the museum but you're stuck at home? Try logging on to one of these free web sites to experience the latest in games, exhibits, and more.

The Art Institute of Chicago: Curious Corner
Curious Corner is for ages 3-12. You can access the storytime area to hear stories about pieces of art within the museum, "Play with Art" , or practice matching sounds and textures associated with famous paintings.
The Adler Planetarium: Cyberspace for Teens
Play interactive space trivia games and listen to Teencasts that feature area students talking about space and conducting experiments.
Field Museum of Natural History:Animal Adventure
Animal ADventure is a fun and educational game about biodiversity in the Wetlands. Collect pictures of animals, create puzzles, and then vote on sollutions that might save endangered habitats. For Kids in grades K - 6. This museum also offers games about the Wild Reef and Underground Ecosystems.
Museum of Science and Industry
Learn about many basic science principles by playing interactive games, watching videos, or listening to podcasts.