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 2–3
The Water Cycle
How does water move around the world? Become a water droplet and roll dice to determine your path through the water cycle, then learn how climate change can affect all the Earth's water. (45 minutes) Science: SEP.2, SEP.4, PS3.B, ESS3.B, 2-ESS-2, 2-ESS2-3, 3-ESS-2
Grades 2–4
Textile Art
Learn about the art of weaving in Peru, including the materials and processes used, and create your own Peruvian-inspired textile art. (45 minutes) English/Language Arts: 2.CC.1, 2.CC.2; Social Studies: 2.G.2; Visual Art: Cr2.1.2, Cr2.1.3, Cr2.1.4, Pr6.1.3, Re7.1.3
Power of Children on L3
I Am Ruby Bridges
Be immersed in Ruby Bridges’ story by visiting a replica of her first-grade classroom (inside The Power of Children® exhibit) and listening to a read aloud of her autobiographical picture book. We'll discuss the book and what we can learn from Ruby's story. (45 minutes) English/Language Arts: 2.RC.1, 2.CC.1, 2.CC.2, 2.CC.4; Social Studies: 2.H.2
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 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
