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Press Release

CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM BRINGS POPULAR CYBERCHASE MATH MYSTERY CARTOON TO LIFE

Contact:
Natalie Kreiger
Chicago Children's Museum
312.464.7727

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 14, 2009

Chicago, IL – It is the classic good vs. evil adventure as the dastardly Hacker attempts to overtake Cyberspace, but is continuously outsmarted by three curious kids and one cyberbird pal determined to stop him. Join forces with the CyberSquad, Matt, Inez, Jackie and Digit, in their quest to save Cyberspace as they zoom into Cyberchase – The Chase Is On!, an out-of-this-world, educational exhibit opening at Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) on February 14.

Based on the award-winning PBS KIDS GO! math mystery cartoon Cyberchase, the exhibit presents math in a fun, kid-friendly environment, allowing children to make use of their critical thinking skills and approach math with an investigative, positive attitude. Chase is a major supporter of Cyberchase –The Chase Is On!

"We're so fortunate to have the support of Chase for Cyberchase – The Chase Is On!, and we're so excited to feature the exhibit for our visitors," said CCM President and CEO Jennifer Farrington. "The mathematical concepts in this exhibit aren't hidden; the math is presented in an obvious and accessible way, and we feel this will help children and their families broaden their problem-solving skills."

In the exhibit, children will enter Cyberspace through a special portal to explore favorite cybersites, including the Control Central and the Grim Wreaker. They will help the CyberSquad protect the virtual universe from the villainous Hacker while exploring math concepts such as place value, algebra, geometry, fractions and probability.

Motherboard, the peace-loving leader of Cyberspace, will greet children in Control Central as they investigate the interactive computer stations. They will discover that fractions are fun with Restore the Power, where they can reinstall the "power circuits" that the villainous Hacker has removed.

In the Grim Wreaker, children can explore spatial relationships while playing Flip, Rotate, Fit it In and use their deductive reasoning skills to figure out where Hacker is hiding. While playing Kahuna-huna Race-A-Runa, children must complete a racetrack by placing track segments that represent decimals in its proper place. Once the track is complete, the race can begin. Children can challenge a friend to Dragon Dilemma, where they must use their problem-solving skills to strategize a winning combination to defeat their opponent.

By the end of their visit, children and parents alike will have a better understanding and knowledge of math. By interacting with the familiar characters of the exhibit, they will be able to approach math with a positive attitude. And, special take home activities will allow the learning to continue long after the Museum experience. Don't miss this action-packed, educational adventure. Cyberchase – The Chase Is On! will run through May 17, 2009.

Cyberchase – The Chase Is On! was developed by the Children’s Museum of Houston in partnership with Thirteen/WNET New York and is nationally funded by the National Science Foundation. Cyberchase is produced by Thirteen/WNET New York in association with Title Entertainment, Inc. and can be seen nationally on PBS KIDS GO! For more information about Cyberchase and local air times, visit http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/.

ABOUT CHICAGO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Chicago Children's Museum is a non-profit organization committed to creating a community where play and learning connect. CCM teaches children through hands-on, interactive exhibits and programs. With over fifteen interactive exhibits such as CCM's newest permanent exhibit, Skyline and new activities daily, every visit is unique for parents, caregivers, educators and children from toddlers to 10 years.

Located at Navy Pier, Chicago's number one attraction at 700 East Grand Avenue, CCM is the final stop for CTA buses #29, #65, #66 and #124. For more information, please visit www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org.

ABOUT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON
A Playground for your Mind!™ Now twice as big, the new Children’s Museum of Houston is packed with 90,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits. Build robots in Invention Convention; anchor the news; run a business; get elected as mayor in Kidtropolis, USA; explore nanotechnology in Matter Factory; portal through a mathematical quest in Cyberchase: The Chase Is On!, based on the PBS cartoon; take a wet, wild adventure in FlowWorks; and climb a three-story tower in PowerPlay. Admission: $7 per person and $6 for seniors 65 years and older. FREE for children under one and Museum Members. Free Family Nights are offered Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 6 p.m. Open select Mondays and seven days a week Memorial Day – Labor Day. Location: 1500 Binz Houston, TX 77004 (713) 522-1138 www.cmhouston.org.

ABOUT CHASE
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), which operates more than 5,000 branches and 14,000 ATMs nationally under the Chase and WaMu brands. Chase has 168 million credit cards issued and serves consumers and small businesses through bank branches, ATMs and mortgage offices as well as through relationships with auto dealerships and schools and universities. It also serves more than 30,000 commercial banking clients, including corporations, municipalities, financial institutions and not-for-profit entities. In 2008, the Foundation made charitable contributions of approximately $100 million across the U.S., focusing its investment in programs that support and enhance Community Development, Education and Arts & Culture. More information about Chase is available at www.chase.com.

ABOUT THIRTEEN/WNET NEW YORK
Thirteen/WNET New York is one of the key program providers for public television, bringing such acclaimed series as Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, Charlie Rose, Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, Wide Angle, Secrets of the Dead, NOW With David Brancaccio, and Cyberchase – as well as the work of Bill Moyers – to audiences nationwide. As the flagship public broadcaster in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut metro area, Thirteen reaches millions of viewers each week, airing the best of American public television along with its own local productions such as The Ethnic Heritage Specials, The Thirteen Walking Tours, New York Voices, and Reel New York. Thirteen extends the impact of its television productions through educational and community outreach projects – including the Celebration of Teaching and Learning – as well as Web sites and other digital media platforms. More information can be found at: www.thirteen.org.

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