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based on 5 evaluation(s). - by Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum

2017-18
Become a young scientist today! Like a scientist, we’ll start with what you know – and then ask a lot of questions as we travel our Hall of Nebraska Wildlife exhibit. Listen to and identify animal sounds, explore animal behavior, check out habitats, investig...
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Audience: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2

Art of Sea Monsters

based on 1 evaluation(s). - by Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum

2017-18
Draw a picture of the past! We’ll look at fossil evidence, think like a paleontologist, draw what we see, and then imagine the possibilities. You will learn about fossils, how they inform us about past environments, and in what ways science guides art.
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Audience: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Elephants in Your Backyard: Making Teeth Talk

based on 10 evaluation(s). - by Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum

2017-18
Uncover a mystery – paleontology style! Your classroom fossil dig is followed by a “trip” to the museum. Together we uncover the tale told by teeth, traits, and time. You’ll uncover clues to middle America's ancient climate and habitats known to our very ow...
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Audience: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Evolution Examined!

based on 4 evaluation(s). - by Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum

2017-18
Dig in to the theory of evolution. Investigate current research. Discover how evolution applies to you and the environment around us. And try to sing like a fly! All it takes is a little variation, inheritance, selection and time.
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Audience: 7, 8, 9, 10

Flickering, Flashing Fireflies

based on 1 evaluation(s). - by Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum

2017-18
Investigate fireflies! We will study the life cycle of these bright little insects, take a close look at their body structure, and discover why they flash.Scientists that study insects are called Entomologists. So come along, young entomologists, and let’s...
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Audience: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Fossil Finds in Volcanic Ash

based on 4 evaluation(s). - by Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum

2017-18
Discover this fossil bed up-close! Prehistoric rhinos, three-toed horses, and llama-like camels lay where they died 12 million years ago, now extraordinarily preserved in ash. You will be taken INTO the fossil bed, a privilege not afforded to on-site vi...
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Audience: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners

Horse Evolution

based on 1 evaluation(s). - by Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum

2017-18
To better understand evolution, check out our scientific investigation and interpretation lab, VFT, and mystery breakout box. By examining horse fossils, teeth, and ancient pollen your students will use multiple lines of evidence to explore the evolution of th...
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: 9, 10, 11, 12

Science Chats!

based on 5 evaluation(s). - by Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum

2017-18
Do you have a few minutes? Explore life as a scientist in a fun conversation with a working scientist! Have questions. Get answers. Awesome experience.
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Audience: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners

The Stories Skulls Tell

based on 1 evaluation(s). - by Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum

2017-18
Ancient skulls still speak to us. We’ll explore our own skulls, consider structure and function, look at modern animal skulls and then roam our galleries searching out the fossils of ancient mammals. Who were these creatures? The answers lie in using what w...
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Audience: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Traditions Shaped by Land & Sky

based on 2 evaluation(s). - by Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum

2017-18
How do humans meet life's challenges? The First Peoples of the Great Plains developed varied solutions to life upon a challenging terrain. Using our First People's gallery we will consider the many decisions made and the archeological and anthropological evi...
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Audience: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Adult Learners

Tusker Power!

based on 4 evaluation(s). - by Explore Natural History: University of Nebraska State Museum

2017-18
Step Right Up! See the wild elephants who once freely roamed America’s heartland. Explore these prehistoric pachyderms world. Come eye to eye with “Archie”, the world’s largest mounted mammoth. Discover the amazing life history left in their fossilized tee...
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Audience: Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners