For Teachers - Earthmobile | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

Earthmobile

Program Overview

• Two hour program for students in grades 3, 4, and 5 
• Students learn about the history and daily life of Chumash people of the past through the science of archaeology
• Earthmobile program is facilitated by two NHM instructors who work with students on the mobile (field lab) and in a classroom component (museum lab)
• Earthmobile programs schedule in the Fall semester may also be eligible for a follow-up visit to the Natural History Museum with subsidized bus transportion for each participating class.
• If you are already scheduled for the NHM field trip component, you may wish to prepare for your visit by reviewing suggested itineraries or visiting the Museum in advance--teachers are free with a school ID!

Connections to California State Content Standards

Grade 3 Standards (PDF)

Grade 4 Standards (PDF)

Grade 5 Standards (PDF) 

Program Objectives

• To capture and cultivate student interest in archaeology and science
• To immerse students in the work of a scientist and apply methods used in scientific inquiry, including observation, data collection and making hypotheses to understand how we know what we know about people of the past 
• To allow students understand the interrelationships between animals, plants, and humans in the local environment by exploring the natural resources of three regions: the coast, mountains and islands.
• To deepen understanding of the complex history and culture of Native peoples in Southern California

Curricular Materials

Recommended Pre-Visit Activities - from Teacher Guide (PDF)

Earthmobile Teacher Guide (PDF)

Earthmobile Student Activity Worksheet: Archaeology Times (PDF)