Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Launches Frost Science@Home Digital Learning Platform

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New Free Series Offers At-Home Education, Exploration, Activities and More 

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science has introduced a new digital platform series, Frost Science @ Home, giving web visitors the opportunity to explore free educational resources, videos, DIY science activities, and behind-the-scenes content. Stand-out content includes at-home family-friendly science activities, a 360° exploration of the museum's top exhibitions, and a deep dive into the world of the resident rehabilitated loggerhead turtle, Miko. The museum is also encouraging people to follow its social media channels Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for regular updates and special programming.

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Launches  Frost Science@Home Digital Learning Platform

"In unprecedented times like these, science is more vital than ever and we stay committed to sharing the power of science with our community through this Frost Science@Home new digital platform series," said Frank Steslow, Frost Science President & CEO. 

Highlights of Frost Science @ Home include:

EXPLORE! Museum experts take guests inside the museum from the comfort of their homes. The virtual tour was created as a resource to highlight the campus as a welcoming and enriching learning environment for all. Join Frost Science's Knight VP of education, Dr. Angela Colbert, and explore each level of the museum. In addition, a 360° video captures the museum's major exhibition spaces. Both experiences are available online. 

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Launches  Frost Science@Home Digital Learning Platform

Curriculum Resources: Frost Science exhibition guides, including exciting and educational activities.

DIY Science: Looking for activities to keep young learners and budding scientists engaged? 

Animals at Frost Science: How does the museum care for the diverse wildlife? Frost Science's veterinarian, Dr. Kristen Dube, has all the answers. 

Miko the Loggerhead: She weighs 135 lbs. and is over 20 years old. Meet Frost Science's rehabilitated loggerhead turtle, Miko, and learn more about this amazing species of sea turtles. 

Sharks, oh my! There are over 400 species of sharks in the world. Sounds like a lot? Well, there's nine different species of hammerheads alone. View the top 5 things you didn't know about sharks. 

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Launches  Frost Science@Home Digital Learning Platform

For more information about Frost Science @ Home please visit http://www.frostscience.org/category/frost-sciencehome/

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