School Programs for 1st Graders
School Workshops
Fossil Fun
This workshop is designed for younger students and provides an introduction to geological time and fossils. Hands-on activities include digging for and identifying fossils, and developing dinosaurs complete with scientific names.
| Grade Levels | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th |
|---|---|
| Number of Participants | 15 minimum; 30 Maximum (students) |
| National Science Standards | A, C, D, G |
| Duration | 45 Minutes |
| Fee | $4.50 per person (one adult chaperone free for every 5 students; additional adults $4.50 each; maximum of 8 adults) |
Scavenger Hunts
Museum Mysteries
Explore the museum using this scavenger hunt, which takes students to all four floors of the museum. Closely examine exhibits to answer questions about glowing minerals, monkeys in the rainforest and insects in Bug Town. Guide available at Visitor Services, 4th floor, or download and print your own.
| Grade Levels | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th |
|---|---|
| Duration | Varies; 15 to 45 minutes |
| Fee | $3 per child, $5 per adult (recommended contribution; same as museum admission) |
Museum Adventure
Compare and count creatures, walk like a dinosaur and more. This scavenger hunt can be used to investigate select exhibits or as a general guide to the galleries on each floor. Download and print your own.
| Grade Levels | 1st |
|---|---|
| Duration | varies; 15 to 45 minutes |
| Fee | $3 per child; $5 per adult (recommended contribution, same as museum admission) |
Puttering around Potter Lake
Explore the life in and around Potter Lake, just a short walk west of the KU Natural History Museum. Download and print your own.
| Grade Levels | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th |
|---|---|
| Duration | Varies; up to an hour (including travel time) |
| Fee | $3 per child, $5 per adult (recommended contribution; same as museum admission) |
