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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Natural History Museum Collections in the 21st Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover why some people feel that natural history museums are more import now than they have ever been. Familiarize yourself with some of the challenges these museums are facing.
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Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on the three Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: First Colony: Our Spanish Origins

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is a lesson plan from the University of Florida Natural History Museum. It is a lesson on the impact that the immigrants of Jamestown, VA had on American culture and the melting pot they created in the early colonial days.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Dinosaur Dig

For Students 3rd - 5th
The San Diego Natural History Museum provides dinosaur lovers with plenty of information and fun facts with links to Finding Fossils and Dinosaur Bytes.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum (Uk): Biodiversity

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a wealth of scientific information on the status of biodiversity in the world today, the threats it faces, and why it is critically important to preserve it.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Lambeosaurus

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the lambeosaurus dinosaur.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Hog Nosed Skunk

For Students 4th - 8th
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, in a section titled "North American Mammals," offers a general overview of the North American hog-nosed skunk. Additional content includes detailed drawings, photographs, and a map showing the...
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Orange Clownfish

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at orange clownfish, small reef fish. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance to...
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Peacock Flounder

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the peacock flounder. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance to humans, and more.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Queen Angelfish

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the queen angelfish. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance to humans, and more.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Trees, Magnificent Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
This thorough seminar discusses the advantages of being a tree, how trees lift water, how trees stand up, and the height of trees.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Our Natural World

For Teachers K - 1st
The focus of this guide is the natural world around us and its aim is to foster children's understanding and appreciation of the environment right outside their doors.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: The Ancient City of Petra

For Students 5th - 8th
Explore the story and history of the ancient city of Petra.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Dire Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about life and ecological interactions of the extinct dire wolf.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Extinct Fan Palm

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at fossil evidence that reveals life and ecological interactions of the extinct fan palm tree.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Flightless Auk

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the flightless auk.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Extinct Gray Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct gray whale.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Ankylosaur

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the ankylosaurus.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Allodesmus

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct seal-like allodesmus.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Cycads

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct cycad plant.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Animals 2: Insects and Spiders

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teacher's guide focuses on the smaller animals that inhabit our world: insects and spiders. These fascinating creatures provide young children many hands-on opportunities to learn about the diversity of living things, how living...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: A Walk Through the Ruins of Petra

For Students 5th - 8th
Explore an ancient city carved into the sandstone cliffs.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Prehistoric Life

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The focus of this guide is on exploring the massive ancient creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Profile: Dr. Charles Liu

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Dr. Charles Liu, an astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History focused on his drive to become an astrophysicist.