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  • Forces of Nature

    Three working scientists investigate how natural disasters are triggered and search for ways to prepare for them.

    • Recommended for Grades 3 – 12
    • Mugar Omni Theater, Red Wing, Level 1
    • Separate timed ticket required

    Starting Points

    • What kinds of natural disasters did you see in the film?
    • How can people prepare for a natural disaster?

  • Greece: Secrets of the Past

    Follow a Greek archaeologist uncovering the secret history of his ancient ancestors, including centuries-old spectacles such as the original Parthenon and the volcanic eruption that buried Santorini in1646 BC.

    • Recommended for Grades 3 – 12
    • Mugar Omni Theater, Red Wing, Level 1
    • Separate timed ticket required

    Starting Points

    • What did you learn about ancient Greece?
    • Why is it important to study ancient civilizations?

  • Incredible Energy!

    Featured elements from projectiles, explosions, and brain-racking pendulums incredibly illustrate energy's many forms, its transfer, and how it relates to work and power.

    • Recommended for Grades 3 – 12
    • Cahners Theater, Blue Wing, Level 2
    • Reservations required in advance

    Starting Points

    • What kinds of energy did you learn about?
    • What forms of energy did you use to get to the Museum today?

  • Innovative Engineers

    This exhibit brings some long-overdue attention to the engineering leaders who solve everyday challenges both large and small. Its collection of biographical stories shows how the paths to engineering success are as diverse as the remarkable inventions developed by the individuals featured here.

    • Recommended for Grades 3 – 12
    • Blue Wing, Level 1

    Starting Points

    • Can you think of any famous engineers?
    • If you were an engineer, what kinds of things would you want to design and build?

  • Investigate! A See-for-Yourself Exhibit

    This highly interactive exhibit gives students practice in thinking like scientists. We provide equipment and materials to do a variety of investigations, as well as some ideas on how to get started. From there, it’s up to you to decide where to go!

    • Recommended for Grades Pre-K – 8
    • Blue Wing, Level 2

    Starting Points

    • Think like a scientist! What questions do you have about the world around you? How could you answer them?
    • What questions can you explore in this exhibit?

  • Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West

    This spectacular documentary traces the 28-month, 8,000-mile search for a northwest passage. Two hundred years after the launch of this expedition, this drama brings to life a great American adventure story. Audiences will experience the danger and beauty of the unknown West as it unfolded before the eyes of Lewis and Clark.

    • Recommended for Grades 3 – 12
    • Mugar Omni Theater, Red Wing, Level 1
    • Separate timed ticket required

    Starting Points

    • What kinds of obstacles did Lewis and Clark face on their journey and how did they overcome those obstacles?
    • How would their travels be different if they had the technology that we do?

  • Lightning! Presentation

    Witness a high-voltage demonstration of electricity created by the world’s largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator, and uncover the similarities between electric and magnetic forces. This world-renowned show will even put you in the middle of an indoor lightning storm!

    • Recommended for Grades 3 – 12
    • Theater of Electricity, Blue Wing, Level 1
    • 20 minutes (check the Museum map/guide for presentation schedule)

    Starting Points

    • What materials are good conductors or insulators of electricity?
    • What can you do to stay safe during a lightning storm?

  • Live Animal Exhibit

    Visit this viewing area for a peek at some of the stars of the Museum's Live Animal presentations. This large window offers an up-close view of what goes on inside. The area features information about the animals on view, the different types of food they eat, and the various living environments that they require.

    • Recommended for Grades Pre-K – 12
    • Red Wing, Lower Level

    Starting Points

    • Check out our live animal collection! What kinds of animal behaviors do you notice?
    • What are some of the characteristics that make each animal unique?

  • Live Animal Presentation

    With help from members of the Museum’s live animal collection, educators address behaviors, environments, classification, and adaptations. Observe a live animal and consider the characteristics and adaptations that help it live in its environment.

    • Recommended for Grades K – 12
    • Shapiro Family Science Live! Stage, Green Wing, Lower Level
    • 20 minutes (check the Museum map/guide for presentation schedule)

    Starting Points

    • What are some ways this animal is adapted to its environment?
    • How might the animal’s features help it survive?

  • Making Models

    Discover how scientists and mathematicians use models to learn about things that are too big or too small to work with directly. Maps, charts, and graphs are all models.

    • Recommended for Grades K – 8
    • Blue Wing, Level 1

    Starting Points

    • Can you find a model of something that is larger than life? Smaller than life? Life size?
    • Can you use different types of models to represent the same thing?

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