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Interpretive Stations
Discover the Geological Hot Spots of the Americas by piecing together our Mega Maps that locate and identify the best places to find fossil evidence of prehistoric life on Earth. Later, play our Extinction Game and learn why and how certain species have survived Earth’s mass extinctions—while others have been lost forever.
Demonstration
For All Ages
Weekends beginning March 10, 2006
10 a.m. - noon & 1-3 p.m.
Free with Museum admission.
Student Class:
Evolution 101 (Grades 9-12)
Join us for an in-depth look at some important evolution basics and discover why it’s become so important to scientists. Tour Evolving Planet and other exhibitions to get a better understanding of the complex aspects of evolution and natural selection.
Exhibit Walk-Through
Student
Cost: $3 per Chicago student, $4 per non-Chicago student
One Book One Northwestern
Northwestern's One Book project aims to stimulate a common conversation across a diverse campus and university. This year, we observe the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin's paradigm shifting study, On the Origin of Species, and the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth. During 2008-2009 we will read The Reluctant Mr. Darwin, David Quammen's stimulating account of Darwin's life and work leading to the publication of Origin. The theory of evolution revolutionized our understandings of human origins and still provokes wide debate. The influence of evolution is not limited to biology, or even the scientific disciplines. It ranges across our intellectual and cultural experience, as "Design in the Age of Darwin," a special exhibit at Northwestern University's Block Museum makes so clear. As such, it is fitting that we recognize these anniversaries at Northwestern where we seek to pursue the highest order of excellence in teaching and scholarship through a sustained commitment to interdisciplinary learning and understanding.
The Field Museum, a co-sponsor of One Book One Northwestern, is offering an exhibit that takes visitors on an awesome journey through 4 billion year's of Earth's evolution. Visit the exhibit's website for more information on The Evolving Planet.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Lecture: "Only a Theory? Evolution and the battle for America's Soul"
January 8, 2009 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Keynote Address: David Quammen, Ph.D.
February 5, 2009 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Darwin's 200th Birthday Celebration
February 12, 2009 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
To learn more about these events, visit:
www.northwestern.edu/onebook/
Special Program
Adult
Pre-Registration Required
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