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Lesson Plans and Activities - High School
Gem and Mineral Hall
Chemistry See chemistry in action in this adaptable lesson set that examines mineral composition and formation.
Earth Science Classify minerals by observable characteristics and relate mineral properties to the environments in which they form.
Age of Mammals
Global Processes Review evolution by natural selection, then conduct a reserach project about a specimen in our halls to discover it's evolutionary history. To watch the video associated with this lesson plan, click here!
Dinosaur Hall
Explore evolution through dinosaur adaptations. Click to download the activity guide.
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