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 K–2
Dinosaur Creature Feature
Investigate the unique features of dinosaurs in a guided exploration with a museum educator. Observe and examine the museum's fossil specimens and use literacy skills to document your discoveries. (40 minutes) ELA: 3.CC.1,3.3.CC.2,3.CC.4, 4.CC.1, 4.CC.2, 4.CC.3, 5.cc.1, 5.CC.2, 5.CC.3, Science: 3-LS2-1, 4-LS1-1
Grades K–2
Plants Alive! Seed Germination
Examine a seed to learn what makes it so special, and then test your green thumb by getting seeds ready to germinate. Take these baby plants back to your classroom to watch them grow. (30 minutes) Science: SEP.2, K-LS1-1, 2-LS2-1, 2-LS4-1
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
