Grades K–5
Chihuly Art
Dale Chihuly is a world-renowned glass sculptor who created the permanent artwork Fireworks of Glass that rises through the core of the museum. Learn how Chihuly designed these pieces and create a Chihuly-inspired piece of art. (45 minutes) English/Language Arts: K.CC.1, 1.CC.1, 2.CC.1, 2.CC.2, 3.CC.1, 4.CC.1, 5.CC.1; Visual Art: Cr2.1.K, Cr2.1.1, Cr2.1.2, Cr2.1.3, Cr2.1.4, Cr2.1.5
Grades 1+
CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story
On July 20th 1969, 600 million people around the world gathered to witness a historic moment of human achievement broadcast live from the Moon. These Apollo 11 astronauts were just 2 of nearly 400,000 people who had worked over ten years towards this goal. What did it take to put humans on the Moon? This program takes places in the Space Object Theater. (30 minutes)
Grades 2–6
Mission Control Team Takeover
Join the team in Mission Control to help with a simulated NASA mission to the moon! Collaborate as a team to work on a hands-on STEM activity and explore the work of real jobs inside NASA's Mission Control. This program takes places in the Space Object Theater. (35 minutes)
Grades 3–5
Secrets of the Artifact
How can artifacts and archaeology teach us about the past? Students learn new thinking strategies as they use context clues and inquiry skills to identify a mystery artifact and discover more about the past. Choose Egypt, China, or the Caribbean! (30 minutes) English/Language Arts: 3.RF.5, 3.CC.1, 4.RF.3, 4.CC.1, 5.RF.2, 5.CC.1; Mathematics: 5.CA.11; Social Studies: 3.G.1, 3.G.4, 5.G.1; Science: SEP.1, SEP.3, SEP.4, SEP.6
Grades 3–5
Pop Culture Characters
Every superhero has a story! In this experience, students explore comic book characters and their biographies. They use art and literacy skills as they create a visual image of their character and construct their backstory. (30 minutes) English/Language Arts: 3.RC.3, 3.W.1, 3.W.4, 3.W.7, 3.W.8, 3.CC.1, 4.RC.2, 4.W.3, 4.W.6, 4.W.7, 4.CC.1, 5.W.3, 5.W.6, 5.W.7, 5.CC.1; Visual Art: Cr1.1.3, Cr2.1.3, Cr2.1.4, Cr2.1.5, Cr3.1.3, Re7.2.4
Grades 3–5
Test Track
Race cars are designed to be fast! Measure how friction affects the way model cars move on a track by setting up a controlled experiment using the scientific method. (40 minutes) Science: SEP.2, SEP.4, SEP.8, 4-PS3-1
Grades 3–5
Pegboard Engineering
Work on collaborative designs and create prototypes to test out ideas while designing a pegboard marble run. Groups of students will use the engineering design process to complete an age-appropriate engineering challenge. (40 minutes) Science: MS-PS2-2 Engineering: 6-8.ETS1-1, 6-8.ETS1-2, 6-8.ETS1-3, 6-8.ETS1-4
Grades 3–5
Robotics Challenge
What is a robot and how do humans make them work? Students will work in small groups to explore how robots work and attempt age-appropriate programming challenges using the engineering design process. (60 minutes) Science: 6-8.DA.1, 6-8.DA.2, 6-8.CD.1, 6-8.CD.2, 6-8.CD.4, 6-8.PA.2 Computer Science: 6-8.CD.4, 6-8.PA.2
Grades 3–5
Geology Tour
Students will make observations of rocks and learn what to look for in order to classify them correctly. They will use a dichotomous key to determine the identity of a rock sample. Sign up for a rockin' good time! (60 minutes) Science: SEP.3
Grades 3–5
Avian Adaptations
Students will explore 3 diverse ecosystems found in Peru (mountains, coastal hills, and rainforest) through the lens of native birds and how they are adapted to each different environment. (45 minutes) Science: LS1.A, LS3. A, LS3.B, LS4.B, 3-LS3-1, 3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3, 4-LS1-1 ELA: 3.RC.6, 3.CC.1, 3.CC.3, 3.CC.5, 4.CC.1, 4.CC.2, 4.CC.4, 5.CC.1, 5.CC.2
Grades 3–8
Voices of Hope
Experience a recorded actor performance to discover how one inspiring child served as an example of overcoming discrimination and intolerance and made a positive difference in the world today. Performance will be followed by a brief post-show discussion with museum staff to discuss ways in which we can continue to combat discrimination and intolerance and make a difference in the world today. Choose between Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Malala Yousafzai. (45 minutes) English/Language Arts: 3.CC.1, 4.CC.1, 5.CC.1, 6.CC.1, 7.CC.1, 8.CC.1; Social Studies: 4.H.11
Grades 5–8
Found Voices
By engaging with stories and artifacts, students explore the circumstances that forced Anne Frank into hiding. Students will connect with her writing by using passages from her diary to create found poems. By looking closely at Anne’s work, students magnify her voice—and find their own. (45 mins) English/Language Arts: 6.CC.1, 7.CC.1, 8.CC.1
Grades K–8
Collection Connection: Marvelous Masks
Delve into the museum’s collection of over 130,000 objects to find inspiration. Look closely at masks from around the world as you explore ways that different cultures have made and used masks throughout history. Then create your own mask! (45 minutes) English/Language Arts: K.CC.1, 1.CC.1, 2.CC.1, 3.CC.1, 4.CC.1, 5.CC.1; 6.CC.1, 7.CC.1, 8.CC.1 Visual Arts: Cr1.1.K , Cr1.1.1, Cr1.1.3, Cr1.1.4, Cr1.1.5, Cr1.2.K, Cr1.2.1, Cr1.2.2, Cr1.2.3, Cr1.2.4, Cr1.2.5, Cr2.1.K , Cr2.1.1, Cr2.1.2, Cr2.1.3, Cr2.1.4, Cr2.1.5, Cr2.2.K , Cr2.2.1, Cr2.2.2, Cr2.2.3, Cr2.2.4, Cr2.2.5, Cr3.1.3, Cr3.1.4, Pr4.1.K, Cn11.1.K , Cn11.1.1, Cn11.1.2, Cr1.1.6, Cr1.1.7, Cr1.1.8, Cr1.2.6, Cr2.1.6, Cr2.1.7, Cr2.1.8, Cr2.2.6
Grades 3–8
Collection Connection: Animate it!
Delve into the museum’s collection of over 130,000 objects to find inspiration. Explore flipbooks and animation cels from the museum’s collection to learn what animation is and how it works. Then create your own flipbook! (45 minutes) English/Language Arts: 3-8 3.CC.1, 4.CC.1, 5.CC.1; 6.CC.1, 7.CC.1, 8.CC.1; Visual Arts: 3-5: Cr1.1.3, Cr1.1.4, Cr1.1.5; Cr1.2.3, Cr1.2.4, Cr1.2.5; Cr2.1.3, Cr2.1.4, Cr2.1.5; Cr2.2.3, Cr2.2.4; Cr2.2.5; Cr3.1.3, Cr3.1.4
Grades 3–8
Collection Connection: Hojalata Workshop
Delve into the museum’s collection of over 130,000 objects to find inspiration. Learn about the Mexican artform known as hojalata and explore hojalata objects from the museum’s collection. Then create your own hojalata-inspired art! (45 minutes) English/Language Arts: 3-8 3.CC.1, 4.CC.1, 5.CC.1; 6.CC.1, 7.CC.1, 8.CC.1; Visual Arts: 3-5: Cr1.1.3, Cr1.1.4, Cr1.1.5; Cr1.2.3, Cr1.2.4, Cr1.2.5; Cr2.1.3, Cr2.1.4, Cr2.1.5; Cr2.2.3, Cr2.2.4; Cr2.2.5; Cr3.1.3, Cr3.1.4
Grades 3–8
Collection Connection: Shadow Puppet Studio
Delve into the museum’s collection of over 130,000 objects to find inspiration. Look closely at shadow puppets from around the world and explore how these 2D-masterpieces differ from other types of puppets. Then create your own shadow puppet to take home! (45 minutes) English/Language Arts: 3-8 3.CC.1, 4.CC.1, 5.CC.1; 6.CC.1, 7.CC.1, 8.CC.1; Visual Arts: 3-5: Cr1.1.3, Cr1.1.4, Cr1.1.5; Cr1.2.3, Cr1.2.4, Cr1.2.5; Cr2.1.3, Cr2.1.4, Cr2.1.5; Cr2.2.3, Cr2.2.4; Cr2.2.5; Cr3.1.3, Cr3.1.4
Grades 4–7
Inti Raymi
Students will learn about the indigenous peoples of Peru and the impact of pre-Columbian culture on modern day Peru through a look at the Inti Raymi (Sun Festival), the second largest Festival in South America today. They'll also create a work of art inspired by Inca mythology and metal working practices. (45 minutes) English/Language Arts: 6.CC.1,6.CC.3; Social Studies: 6.H.1, 6.H.2, 6.H.4; Visual Art: VA:Cr2.1.6 (a), VA:Cr3.1.K6 (a), VA:Re7.1.6 (a), VA:Re7.2.6 (a), VA:Cn11.1.6 (a)
Grades 4–8
Odyssey Trail
Pack your boat, you're headed to Ithaca! Follow in the footsteps of Odysseus and see if you have what it takes to make your way home. Work as a team to make choices and trust your fate to a roll of the dice as you go up against challenges of mythic proportions! Can you succeed when even the Greek gods want to see you fail? (60 minutes)
