Resources for Science Learning
Institute Awards
The Franklin Institute Awards honor science, engineering, and technology innovators. Read about the 2008 Laureates.
Curricular Companions
Curricular Companions help 4th through 8th grade teachers implement the School District of Philadelphia's Core Curriculum.
The Case Files
The Case Files tell stories from the history of science, like that of J. Presper Eckert, Jr. (pictured) and John Mauchly, pioneers in large-scale computing.
The Automaton
The Institute's Automaton, acquired in 1928, has a chance to be inducted into the Robot Hall of Fame! Read its story and add your nomination.
Science Headlines
- Supernova Birth Observed
Astronomers become the first to catch a star in the act of exploding. - New Source for Biofuels Discovered
A newly created microbe produces cellulose that can be turned into ethanol and other biofuels. - How We Distinguish One Voice From Many
Scientists discover auditory system sorts sounds based on their pitch. - Swallowtail Larva
Juvenile hormones cause the swallowtail larva to change its appearance four times.
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- The Franklin
See what's happening at Philadelphia's favorite science center. - The History of Science and Technology
showcases priceless artifacts from the Museum's collection - The Human Heart
a variety of topics about this most important organ - The Brain
the organ that makes you you - Case Files
interesting stories from the history of science and technology