BE ADVISED: On Friday, May 15, the North American Mammal Hall and African Mammal Hall on Level 1 will be closed in preparation for Bug Fair. The North American Mammal Hall on Level 2 will remain open.

BE ADVISED: On Thursday, May 14, USC Commencement ceremonies at the LA Memorial Coliseum will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding around the Natural History Museum. Please plan your visit accordingly, and consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Educator Resource Guide | Orcas: Our Shared Future

Take a deep dive into the world of orcas with your students using this educator guide!

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Overview

This guide is intended to be used to support educators and students as they explore the feature exhibition Orcas: Our Shared Future. The exhibition weaves together three ways of understanding the world that are often thought of as separate—science, popular culture and Indigenous knowledge. 

Get a sneak peek at what's in store below!

To help you prepare

  • Field Guide
  • Gallery Overview
  • Quick Orcas Facts
  • Discussion Prompts

Activities

  • Grades 1–5: Listening Like an Orca
  • Grades 6–8: Microplastics Everywhere
  • Grades 4–12: Gallery Visit Worksheet
  • Grades 9–12: What Can We Do?

And more...

  • Glossary
  • Extra Resources
  • See, Think, Wonder Worksheet

Educator Resource Guide and supplemental worksheets can be downloaded here or by using the button link at the top of the page.

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The exhibition is a joint venture between and produced by the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria, Canada, and MuseumsPartner in Austria.