Resources for Science Learning

Institute Awards

The Franklin Institute Awards honor science, engineering, and technology innovators. New Laureates are announced 3/1/08.

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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This site contains online science content, resources and professional development information for educators, and more. If you are looking for information about visiting The Franklin Institute Science Museum, browse www.fi.edu.

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Around the Site

• 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