Nicole Shuster-Methods of Teaching Social Studies-March 13, 2012

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

LET’S GO EXPLORING….Let’s Go Exploring….

WORLD HISTORY

PA STANDARD: 8.4.6.B: Identify and explain the importance of historical documents, artifacts, and sites which are critical to world history.

PA STANDARD: 8.3.6.B: Explain the importance of significant historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to United States history.

Standards:The Carnegie Museum of Natural History offers hands on

“experimental learning” that follows the PA Academic Standards

UNITED STATES HISTORY

TEACHER RESOURCES

LEARNING BINS: Rent out bins to bring to into your classroom for more experimental hands on learning!!!

GROUP TOURS:Carnegie’s Fossil Tour: -1 hour tour for 2nd through 6th graders The Evolution of Life Tour: -1 ½ hour tour for 7th through 12 gradersFascinating Fossil Tour: -1 hour tour for Preschoolers through Kindergarten (Each tour is matched up with PA Academic Standards, and has suggested Pre-Tour Activities)

***Many other tours are offered at the Museum that are not mentioned on the website…***

MORE TEACHER RESOURCES

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ADMISSIONS:

Adults: $17.95 Seniors (65+): $14.95 Students with ID and children 3-18 : $11.95Members and children under 3: FreeAdmission includes same-day access to both Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art. A surcharge may apply for some special exhibitions.

HOURS:Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday: noon–5 p.m. Monday: Closed

Open: New Year's Eve, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Mondays in July and August (closed July 4), and Christmas EveClosed: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Hours and Admissions

START LEARNING AND PLAN YOU VISIT TODAY!!!