Field Trip Activity Worksheets
Rock Garden Guide and Map
In the Museum's shady outdoor rock garden, students can examine rocks and minerals from all over the world and explore their often fiery origins. Download this guide for a helpful glossary, detailed map of the garden, and suggestions for related Museum exhibits to visit.
| Format | Field Trip Activity |
| Grades | 3 – 12 |
| Author | n/a |
| Location | Outside Museum Entrance — Museum of Science, Boston |
| Website | n/a |
| Activity Material | MOS_Rock_Garden_Map.pdf |
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Rock Garden Guide and Map
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