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Field Trip Activities and Lesson Plans

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Field Trip Activities

Check out our Scavenger Hunts for student-centered learning activities to do anywhere in the museum! 

Grades 2-12 | Museum Scavenger Hunt 

Grades K-5 | Dinosaur Hall Scavenger Hunt 

Grades 2-12 | Art of Science Scavenger Hunt

Museum Lesson Plans and Exhibition Guides

These free, printable field trip lesson plans will help your students connect classroom curriculum with their on-site museum experiences. View the exhibit halls below to find grade-appropriate lesson plans and download your copy!