Schedule your field trips and download lesson plans, and much more at: www.sepa.duq.edu/darwin/events and watch for updates from participating museums! Events & Education all around Pittsburgh Phipps Conservatory The Genetic Garden How can two purple flowers produce a white flower? Walk through the Genetic Garden and discover how the amazing variation of nature is produced! Gallery, March & April Veggie Variation What do broccoli, cauliflower, and kale all have in common? Like Darwin on the Galapagos Islands, explore how both humans and nature create diverse adaptations in a species. Gallery, March & April Carnegie Science Center Synthetic Darwin Interview Have you ever wanted to ask Darwin questions? Now you can! This innovative synthetic display will bring you face to face with a digital Charles Darwin. Ongoing, opens February Our Cells, Our Selves Follow along with this colorful planetarium show as we learn about the evolution of the immune system, immune disorders like Type I Diabetes, and regenerative medicine. Everyday, check showtimes Pittsburgh Children’s Museum Bobby the Rat-Catcher Discover Darwin’s passion for science at a young age in this storytelling adventure. Opens Autumn 2009 The Spiral of Life Hop along through this hopscotch game to explore how all living things are both interconnected and constantly evolving. Opens Autumn 2009 Teachers & Schools The apple denotes events that are specifically designed for student visits. For more information and to download lesson plans, visit: www.sepa.duq.edu/darwin/education National Aviary Unique Beak Physique Why are there so many types of bird beaks? Darwin discovered how natural selection worked by studying birds, and you can too. Opens Spring 2009 Feathered Families Flamingos, penguins, and owls, oh my! This fun activity will guide students through the National Aviary’s diverse collection, while teaching the core concepts of evolution. Opens Spring 2009 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Whether you’re 6 or 60, science can be shared by everyone. This librarian-suggested reading list is sure to enlighten on all things related to Darwin, evolution, and more! Available now Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Class System How is the Jamaican Fruit Bat different from the Leaf Nosed Bat? Try your hand at taxonomy by classifying different animals. Discover how species have evolved from common ancestors. Opens Spring 2009 What Would I Do Without You? Darwin realized that certain species depend on other species for survival. This exciting tour will explore predator/prey relationships and the important role that co-evolution plays in adaptation. Opens Spring 2009 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Horse Evolution: Teen Docent Exploration Station Did you know horses used to be smaller than some birds? Explore how the horse has evolved over time. Permanent exhibit floor, February-March Fleshing Out Fossils Schools groups can step into Darwin’s shoes, and study fossils of extinct organisms to see how similar they are to living organisms. Discovery Room, available in 2009 Duquesne University What happens when you try to build a perfect society? Don’t miss Duquesne’s Red Masquers’ theatrical performance of “The Simpleton of the Unexpected Isles” by George Bernard Shaw. February 12-14 & 19-21