Lesson Plans and Activities - Grade 1 | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

Lets Talk Rock Use scientific vocabulary to practice making observations.

Categorizing Collections Sort rocks and minerals into different groups by their attributes.

Teachable Moments Quick activities to guide student exploration in the Gem and Mineral Hall.

Mighty Mammals Learn what makes a mammal a mammal and use descriptive words and drawings to demonstrate your knowledge!

Become a paleontologist and search for fossil evidence!  Download the activity guide.
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Teachable Moments - Quick activities to guide student exploration in the Bird Hall

Mammal Halls - Click to download activity guide

California History Hall - Click to download activity guide