Grades 3 - 5
Be sure to check out the Hands-On Activities with take home treasures!

Our Prehistoric World
Explore basic concepts in paleontology. Investigate what it takes to be considered a fossil, discover how and why some living things fossilize, and tour our Fossil Gallery to see the Mesozoic Era caught in time!
Length: 90 minutes
Cost: $5.50 per student for program only

Rocks and Minerals
Learn about the rock cycle and the 3 rock types. Use firsthand investigation to “dissect” a rock into its mineral components and match household items to the minerals from which they are made.
Length: 90 minutes
Cost: $5.50 per student for program only

Add-on option for grades 4 & 5: Learn about mineral identification methods such as Mohs Hardness Scale, the streak test and specific gravity. Then perform your own experiments to identify mineral samples.
Length: 60 minutes
Cost: $5.00 per student

Introduction to Paleontology
Be a paleontologist for the day! Use a compass, excavate in our replica fossil quarry, sketch your findings and more. See what it takes to be sponsored by a museum and head an expedition.
Length: 2 hours
Cost: $9.50 per student for program only

Teachers:
This program includes a pre-visit packet of introductory materials.

Note:
Grades 4 and up
Limit 1 group of 18 students
2 groups can be accommodated if a Fossil Gallery tour is added to your agenda

Crystals, Gems and Geodes
Discover some amazing geological creations. Learn about crystal chemistry and formation, assess and compare mineral characteristics to determine which specimens are gem-worthy and examine geodes from around the world.
Length: 90 minutes
Cost: $5.50 per student for program only