Lesson Plans and Activities - Grade 5 | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

These ancient marine mammals are suspended from the ceiling in the new Age of Mammals exhibition.

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Plan your route by using our Suggested Itineraries.

See our Lesson Plans and Activities for fun things to do in your classroom and during your trip!

Finally, jot down details about your visit on our printable Chaperone Guide

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Life of a Gemstone - Articulate a mineral's life story from formation to excavation.

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

Once Upon A Time... Let ancient mammal melodrama inspire a narrative script to perform with the class!

Have your students do their own research and find fossil evidence in this science and ELA mini-lesson.
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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