Educator Resources: Bernard Family Hall of North American Mammals

Part of Hall of North American Mammals.

Plan your class field trip to the hall with these free resources.
Cover of Educator's Guide titled "Hall of North American Mammals" featuring images of mammal dioramas, including bear, cougar, and caribou.

Hall of North American Mammals Educator Guide

Get an advance look at the exhibition's major themes and what your class will encounter. This ten-page guide for K-12 educators includes a Map of the Exhibition, Essential Questions (important background content), Teaching in the Exhibition (self-guided explorations), Come Prepared Checklist, Correlation to Standards, and Glossary.

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Activities

Diorama Observation

Science and Literacy Activities

North American Mammals Science & Literacy Activity for Grades K-2
North American Mammals Science & Literacy Activity for Grades 3-5
North American Mammals Science & Literacy Activity for Grades 6-8

Carnivorans Activities and Guide

Hall of North American Mammals Educator's Guide - Featuring Carnivorans
Hall of North American Mammals Featuring Carnivorans Activities for 3-5
Hall of North American Mammals Featuring Carnivorans Activities for 6-8
Hall of North American Mammals Featuring Carnivorans Activities for 9-12

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