Lesson Plans and Activities - Grade 2 | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

Your students become scientists through observation and experimentation!

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- Dinosaur Hall

- Butterfly Pavillion and Spider Pavilion

- Dinosaur Encounters, Ice Age Encounters, and Encounters, Jr.

- Fossil Detectives and more!

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An Adjective Habit - Use scientific vocabulary to record and communicate observations.

In Your Estimation - Compare estimates with actual measurements of Museum specimens.

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

Mystery Mammal - Observe an ancient mammal and form hypotheses about it for further investigation!

Be a paleontologist! Click to download 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