The Durham Museum's broadcast-style show includes segments featuring guest speakers from our Smithsonian network, a behind-the-scenes look at museum exhibits and artifacts, cultural connections to the community, and much more! This week we will focus on the topic of Inventors and Innovators. We hope you will tune in live!

Learn all about the creatures that outnumber people 1.4 billion to one! Discover why bugs are important for life surviving on Earth. Examine a variety of these fascinating animals to see the characteristics that make insects so cool! Students will inspect insects through a microscope, create bug rubbings, look through bug eyes, and create art with stamps.

A picture is worth a thousand words and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art wants your help discovering them! Storytelling in Art enables students’ critical thinking and communication skills to find and tell the story in art work. Topics drawn from history and mythology may be explored.

Barely 20 years after the First World War ended, why did another begin? What factors led to the outbreak? What mistakes were made? And was World War II inevitable? Join us as we explore the many factors and events that led to World War II through artifacts, maps, and discussion.

Allow your students to be introduced to the exciting world of problem solving, creative thinking, and mathematical reasoning through the excitement of stories. Steve will enchant the students with his wonderful stories while sneaking in some math activities. He will keep your students engaged and laughing from start to finish.

Dip into an unforgettable virtual animal encounter with Mote Aquarium’s enchanting seahorses. These fin-tastic fish are known for their unique life cycle, where males give birth to their young. We'll also showcase the incredible variety of fish on our planet as we explore Mote's successful aquarium breeding program. These programs not only deepen our understanding of fish life cycles but also help reduce the demand for collecting these amazing creatures from the wild.

Two fun and easy ways to write using art! If your students are 'reluctant writers,' create excitement by using the unique writing methods of paper-cutting and drawing. Your students enjoy a paper-cutting story and a draw and tell story. Then they can create their own fiction, nonfiction or personal narratives using these hands-on techniques!

To us humans, the Earth feels like a pretty big place. But, in reality, we are just a tiny dot amongst a collection of planets and stars deep within the Milky Way Galaxy. In this lesson, we’ll start at Earth and zoom out to explore different size scales and structures of our Universe. Students will see the solar system from above, travel to distant stars, and explore the shape and structure of our Milky Way. From there, we’ll be able to see that even our galaxy is just a tiny dot amongst billions of other galaxies that pervade the visible Universe. By the end of the lesson students will be captivated by the vastness of space and inspired to learn more about the cosmos.

Explore the unique artwork of self-taught Mexican American artist, Isis Macias. Emotions and experience influence his artwork. Students will gain an understanding of Isis's use of acrylic and oil pastels on canvas that allow him to explore the interplay of color, shape, and markings to achieve emotive expressions.

After practicing observational skills of reptiles such as snakes, students will use the scientific method as they attempt to discover one of the snake's natural habitats. We'll perform an experiment, learn how to use evidence to solve problems and answer questions, and even test our new knowledge with a snake in a mystery habitat!

Explore the different ways dinosaurs used their bodies to survive in their habitats millions of years ago. Through the inspection of plant and dinosaur fossils, students will discover how dinosaurs found food and interacted with their environment. They’ll even learn how animals on earth now give us clues about how dinosaurs looked and behaved.

The National Portrait Gallery is proud to hold the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside of the White House. This program introduces students to the “America’s Presidents” exhibition and investigates the diverse ways in which presidents have been portrayed in portraiture by highlighting presidents during the Cold War.

This lesson focuses on the scientific and humanitarian work of George Washington Carver during his years at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. After a review of his work promoting soil conservation, the park ranger will demonstrate how to make peanut milk, incorporating the scientific method.

A program full of demonstrations and experiments on why the properties of air are essential in understanding how things fly. Starting from simple concepts that air occupies space and that air has weight. The principle of an airfoil is introduced at this time. We also take a nostalgic trip back in time to the days of Daniel Bernoulli, the noted 18th century mathematician and physicist. A series of demonstrations are presented to the students that show the concepts of lift and experiments that explain Bernoulli’s principle. The forces of flight (lift, gravity, thrust, and drag) are shown and museum aircraft are viewed to show the principles of aerodynamics.

Nonfiction science author Ginjer Clarke explores the main types of habitats, focusing on the differences between rainforests and deserts and the animals that call these places home, including excerpts from her books "Life in the Amazon Rainforest" and "Life in the Gobi Desert."

Your class will enjoy this activity while they develop strength and flexibility while tapping into their imagination while they are mimicking animal poses

Join us for a virtual Planetarium show and discover the amazing sights you can see in the sky! Experience the Sun's effects on our planet, from day and night to the seasons. Find constellations and planets, and visit other planets to learn about how special our home planet Earth is.

The Durham Museum's broadcast-style show includes segments featuring guest speakers from our Smithsonian network, a behind-the-scenes look at museum exhibits and artifacts, cultural connections to the community, and much more! This week we will focus on the topic of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We hope you will tune in live!

The U.S. Constitution created a three-branch system of government for the new nation in 1789, but what is the federal government and how do the three branches interact? Join Preservation Virginia's John Marshall House--1790 home of the father of the Supreme Court--in an introduction to American democracy.

Almost everyone loves butterflies, but how much do you REALLY know about these popular insects? Butterflies are beautiful and fascinating creatures. We’ll explore everything from their life cycles and anatomy to their survival adaptations, behaviors, diet, and more. We’ll take a look at their wings under the microscope, understand how they fly, and what’s going on with those tasting feet of theirs.

Stay SHARP on your shark knowledge with a jawesome class about these cartilaginous creatures. The South Carolina Aquarium is home to four different shark species, each with their own incredible adaptations. Dive into this fin-tastic field trip to learn more!

Welcome to your crash course in the science of palaeontology! Explore the process of fossilization and the differences between the types of fossils. Glimpse behind the scenes to follow the journey of a fossil from its discovery, excavation in the field, and preparation at the Museum. The program concludes with an interactive Q&A period where we use images, videos, and real fossils to compliment our answers.

Visit the MFA’s Ancient Americas gallery to explore ancient Maya artworks. Similar to the monuments and murals in ancient Maya cities, students will see how artist-scribes used painted ceramics as a powerful form of art and communication that recorded both historical events and sacred beliefs like the Maya story of creation.

Asian American artists are integral to the multifaceted story of American art. Explore their artwork and discuss the life experiences, historic events, and cultural connections that inspire their artistic practice.

Why go to Wonderland? Learn how Yellowstone National Park’s geologic activity forged a landscape that supports over 11,000 years of human history. Using photographs, records, and objects, see how people through the ages have connected with the local environment and wildlife to foster a sense of place. By delving into these rich historical narratives, you will gain insights into the park's role in conservation, tourism, and scientific research.

What conditions do seeds need to grow? How are seeds from wild plants adapted to their environment? We’ll examine these and other questions. Are you planning to start some seeds or a school garden? We can discuss that during this presentation too!

Our understanding of dinosaurs and prehistoric life is constantly changing with new discoveries. This program will introduce students to fossils and the field of paleontology using natural specimens and replicas to tell the story of Earth’s history.

Looking at works from the Gibbes permanent collection we’ll discuss important historical figures and events, as well as discover some ways that Charleston and South Carolina has changed over the years.

We will read the story "Swimming With Sharks: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark," in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Dr. Eugenie Clark, a Japanese-American scientist, broke barriers in marine biology at a time when few women ventured into the depths of the ocean. Known as 'the Shark Lady,' Genie wasn’t afraid to explore the unknown and uncover the secrets of the sea. Join us as we read this inspiring story aloud, then dive into activities that promote critical thinking, oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, STEM engagement, and reading comprehension.

The kelp forests of British Columbia are some of the most diverse and picturesque ecosystems on the planet. Take the plunge into this underwater forest to discover why it’s not just worth keeping for its beauty. Explore the diversity, adaptations, challenges and solutions for this amazing ecosystem!

Join a naturalist as we watch and listen to the sounds of the forest. We’ll watch the birds sing, wolves howl, and frogs chorus as we learn about how animals communicate to each other with their voices.

Have you ever wondered what is under the grass? What do roots grow in? It’s soil! Get ready to discover what it takes to make soil and keep it healthy for living things to use. Collect some soil from a couple of different locations (such as a forest/ natural area and garden) to explore. Bring your questions.

Mother's Day is right around the corner. A poem you wrote might just be the best possible gift for your mom on her special day. Learn how to create a poem especially for her with former Children's Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt.

The program provides an overview on racial and ethnic communities and the ways that they have changed the landscape of baseball since the late 1800's.

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Join popular children's book author Sue Fliess and a group of Kid Scientists as they swim with humpback whales! Sue will talk about her writing process and how she researched scuba diving, marine life, humpback whales and their behaviors, and whale songs, for her book KID SCIENTISTS: MARINE BIOLOGISTS ON A DIVE. She’ll read excerpts from the story and discuss the scientific method used in the book and answer questions.

A hands-on science workshop where students investigate all manner of natural disasters and the science behind them. Your students will learn about earthquakes & volcanoes, tsunamis & firestorms, pandemics, meteorites and more!

The Kindergarten Mosquito Program is designed to introduce our youngest learners to life science. This science-readiness lesson uses the characteristics of a mosquito to teach students about basic attributes of insects, including an insect’s life cycle. Students create a model of a mosquito that highlights its two wings, six legs, two antennae, and three main body segments.

The National Marine Mammal Foundation is a world leader in marine mammal conservation efforts. This program teaches basic marine mammal biology and dives into the plight of the Southern Resident killer whales of the Pacific Northwest. Students will learn about these incredible marine mammals and dive into actions they can take to protect this iconic species.

Kindergarten students participate in an exciting activity that explores how humans and animals use the five senses of hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste.

The Durham Museum's broadcast-style show includes segments featuring guest speakers from our Smithsonian network, a behind-the-scenes look at museum exhibits and artifacts, cultural connections to the community, and much more! This week we will focus on the topic of Summer Activities. We hope you will tune in live!

Travel the cosmos with the Science Museum’s Astronomer and explore the stars, planets and galaxies and more! View the latest images from the JWST and investigate how this new telescope is changing our view of the universe. We’ll cover recent scientific discoveries, future space missions–manned and unmanned, and more.

Hurricanes and other tropical systems are some of the most destructive storms on the planet and threaten millions of people each year. Join our summit scientists as we explore the mechanisms that make these storms so powerful.

If you have always been more of a cat person, this program may be right for you! Join us in this live stream program to experience all the special characteristics of Memphis Zoo’s big cats. From cheetahs playing chase to happy lion roars, you will experience them all in this virtual Memphis Zoo program!

The spring night sky brings warmer weather and the constellation of Leo the lion roaring in the Southern Sky. The Big Dipper is overhead in the north, pointing down to the Polaris on the end of the Little Dipper’s handle. Join us as we learn how to find the North Star, and explore the science and history behind objects in the spring night sky. Dr. Valerie Rapson earned her Ph.D. in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She is currently an Assistant Professor at SUNY Oneonta (formerly Chief Astronomer at Dudley Observatory).

The National Museum of Asian Art explores a work of art and an Asian folktale with students in this interactive virtual program! The program duration is 30 to 40 minutes in length.

How can fire fuel a forest’s evolution and overall condition? Learn about natural patterns of change that take place over time in a forest ecosystem and explore applying these learnings to other biomes.

Travel to the beach virtually! Our educators will show beach biofacts such as shells, bones, and skulls to teach your kids about the organisms we have on the coast of North Carolina.

From discovery to seeing enormous dinosaurs in the museum, a fossil’s journey is fascinating. MOR Paleontology Lab and Field Manager, Lee Hall, will tell the story of the process of paleontology - from first discovering a fossil in the field to exhibiting entire dinosaurs in a museum in a fun and engaging way. From very young students to high school, this program will help illustrate the importance of paleontology and its role within the sciences, and as an exciting career for students interested in studying the history of life on Earth.

Take a plunge into the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, where we will keep our eyes and ears peeled for some of the largest and most majestic mammals on Earth. Explore the West Coast from a whale's eye-view in this multi-sensory experience. Focusing on the positive and not-so positive impacts that humans may have on this unique habitat.

Elby the Robot is having a lovely day in the garden. Help Elby track pollinators, explore flowers, and learn how computer science and environmental science go together! Students will put coding concepts like loops, events, inputs, and outputs into practice and control REAL robots in the CodeJoy studio with the code they write!

Students delve into the art and historical importance of seed saving by exploring STEM topics such as plant life cycle, from seed to sprout. We learn about the cultural significance of heirloom varieties and how seed saving preserves biodiversity and honors indigenous traditions. Seed saving, native pollinators, and soil health contribute to plant growth and biodiversity.

Beast Feast explores all the different ways that animals eat! During this program, we will categorize animals by what they eat, examine the unique ways some animals eat, and even have an up-close encounter with some of our animal ambassadors.

Science in the theme park! Fizzics Education takes a look at potential and kinetic energy and the science that keeps you in your seat on a rollercoaster.

Snakes are exciting but sometimes scary. Come all levels of snake enthusiasts, from the most hesitant ophidiophobe to the budding herpetologist, we have facts for all and a safe, calm viewing experience virtually.

Students explore K-2 math standards in geometry while practicing observation, collaboration, and creative thinking around ancient Roman and Egyptian sculpture. Students will have the opportunity to discover the shapes that they carry with them every day by making a rubbing of the bottom of their shoes. Please have crayons and copy paper available for students.

Your naturalist will take you on a virtual tide pool investigation using magnified images and underwater video footage to help you learn more about the unique attributes of the rocky intertidal ecosystem. Students will explore biodiversity, patterns and zonation, and the special adaptations that help animals and algae thrive in this challenging habitat. This program moves beyond an introduction to engage students in a closer examination of intertidal species and what it takes to survive in a wild and dynamic ecosystem.

Do your students have what it takes to become a butterfly? Join us as we become butterflies. We will discuss what makes a butterfly an insect and sing our way through the body parts during the butterfly shuffle. Students will go through metamorphosis during this program as they change from eggs into full grown adult butterflies. Will all of them make it to adults? You’ll have to tune in to find out. Students will experience the life cycle from egg to adult in this interactive program.

In this introduction to the Sonoran Desert, you’ll discover what makes a desert a desert and meet some of the diverse plants and animals that make this desert unique in the world! We will explore the amazing adaptations that help flora and fauna thrive here as we uncover their ecological roles, dispel some myths, and show you how you can protect the wildlife around you.

Thunderstorms have captivated people for thousands of years, but only recently have scientists begun to understand them. In this program we’ll learn all about the life cycle of a thunderstorm and the kinds of weather they can produce including damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes. We’ll see what it’s like to be inside of a thunderstorm on Mt. Washington and how to stay safe when one threatens your neighborhood.

Scientists that study insects are called Entomologists. So come along, young entomologists, and let’s investigate fireflies! We will study these bright little insects' life cycle, take a close look at their body structure, and discover why they flash.This live interactive program is held within our Science Investigate Zone and includes the use of our high-end microscope and a hands-on activity.

Join us as we hike to the Northwest right here at Memphis Zoo. From polar bear plunges to sea lion dives, behind the scenes tours to animal visitors, we will experience it all in this engaging live-stream journey!

Visit the MFA’s Gods and Goddesses gallery to explore the heroes and deities depicted in ancient Greek and Roman artworks. By looking at large-scale sculptures and small intimate objects, students see how ancient artworks convey the personalities and stories of these celebrated mythical figures.

Is the sailor's life for you? Visit USS Constitution in Boston MA, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. In this field trip, you'll walk the decks of this historic ship with a US Navy sailor and learn about life at sea during the War of 1812 first-hand.

Join the Alaska SeaLife Center and discover how these mammals are able to thrive in Alaska's frigid waters by observing our own resident harbor seals and sea lions.

Students explore the planning, engineering, design, and problem solving that goes into creating new animal habitats within a zoological facility at the Chattanooga Zoo.

One of the most famous children’s authors of all time, Roald Dahl is known for writing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, The BFG, and many other novels. In addition to the poems in these books, he also wrote several collections of poetry. Learn more about Roald Dahl’s life and hear some of his best-loved poems.

It's National Paper Airplane Day! Celebrate by learning the basics of flight from the US Air Force. Learn about the forces that allow your airplane to fly with maximum performance. Whose airplane can fly fastest and furthest? Each student should have a sheet (or two!) of paper as we will be folding paper airplanes during the session.

Lighthouses have guided sea travelers to safety for hundreds of years, but how exactly do lighthouses work and how have they changed over time? What established Cape Henry Lighthouse on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in 1792? Join Preservation Virginia’s Cape Henry Lighthouse

Memorial Day weekend often looks like cookouts and beach trips. But why do we commemorate Memorial Day? Learn more about the significance of this holiday and how to honor those who died fighting for our freedom through making poppies during this program.

Animals have and do amazing things to survive. Learn about some animals of British Columbia and the ways they survive and thrive in different environments. Bring paper and pencil. We’ll practice our observation skills, visit two different exhibits and look closely at animal adaptations. This visit takes place in our natural history gallery and mammal learning room.

Help us observe World Turtle Day as we shell-ebrate chelonians! We’ll introduce you to some of our shelled residents at the aquarium as we learn about different turtles and the habitats in which they live. The South Carolina Aquarium also rescues sick and injured sea turtles, rehabilitates them, and releases them back to the wild. We’ll explore the aquarium’s conservation work with sea turtles and discuss ways that you can help.

Discover the life cycle of a sea turtle by exploring how adult females lay their eggs, hatchlings scramble to the sea, and sea turtles great migration through our oceans.

Sea turtles are some of the oldest and most fascinating reptiles on the planet. Find out where hatchlings go during their time at sea and what brings some of them back to the same beaches where they hatched.

Learners participate in a interactive video lesson about sea turtles through a guided game show format. This is followed by an open Q&A chat with our ocean expert. Students will learn about general reptile characteristics and the different species of sea turtles. Student will also learn where sea turtles live and nest and their basic adaptations to marine life. Finally students will learn why sea turtles are threatened and what conservation measures are being taken to protect them.

Join a museum curator and a museum educator to engage with the work of Boston artist John Wilson (1922–2015). Looking at artworks across different media and spanning decades, students will see how Wilson’s work captured both the dignity and humanity of Black Americans. Students will learn how Wilson’s work was an expression of his quest for social justice – challenging racial stereotypes of his time and demanding visibility for the African American experience.

Marty Chan brings Chinese folktales to life by using tech tricks, improv and audience participation. This presentations should last about 30 to 40 minutes.

Explore our world-famous Dinosaur Hall! This tour introduces young participants to the study of palaeontology, and the dinosaurs that lived in ancient Alberta. Each stop explores a different curriculum concept, like carnivores and herbivores, predators and prey, or plants and the ancient environment. After the tour, there will be lots of time for questions with our dinosaur experts.

Nonfiction science author Ginjer Clarke reads from her book Jellyfish! to uncover fascinating facts about these little-known creatures, which many scientists consider to be one of the most important links in the ocean's food chains, and how they are adapting and thriving in all watery habitats.

Start at the top of the mountains, meet our resident river otters and learn all about their special adaptations. Then travel to the swamp and discover the differences and similarities between these two amazing habitats! Meet many different animals along the way

Explore the different types of galaxies in the Universe, learn about the structure of our Milky Way, see how the Earth and Solar system move through the galaxy over time.

Learn about the courageous men and women of Japanese ancestry from Hawaii and the mainland United States who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, while some of their families were placed in War Relocation Authority Confinement Sites.

Second generation Japanese Americans, known as Nisei, demanded the right to join the armed forces during World War II. On February 9, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt ordered the relocation of Japanese Americans living on the west coast. 122,000 men, women, and children were sent to incarceration camps throughout the United States. Further, the government classified males of Japanese ancestry as enemy aliens. This classification disqualified them from military service. The Army later loosened this restriction in June 1942. Despite the odds, thousands of Nisei Soldiers bravely served in World War II.

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Walk through the Aquarium and learn about stingray adaptations in The Shallows. Then “dive into” the deepest tank in North America: our Great Ocean Tank! The Great Ocean Tank holds four different shark species and over 550 individual animals. Learn all about the adaptations that help sharks to survive, and how they should be protected -- not feared

In this program, explore the history of the first bird-like creatures on Earth and what they have in common with today’s diverse bird species. Discover what makes a bird a bird through an interactive lesson with a naturalist featuring bird biofacts and videos of some of the birds that live at Northwest Trek.

My Journey Beneath the Waves: Diving Sydney’s Rocky Reefs takes you and your students on an exploration of the marine environment. The temperate waters around Sydney are home to a variety of habitats including kelp beds and sponge gardens. These are wonderful place to dive and discover the diversity of animals that live there.

How much of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchise is based in reality, and what is movie magic? Can scientists recreate dinosaurs from ancient amber? Does life really find a way? Learn about the process of paleontology with a real paleontologist and the paleobiology of the world’s most famous dinosaurs through the lens of these popular films.

If students can’t come visit the reef with MarineLab in person, the next best thing is a guided reef snorkel with a marine biologist over the web. Students will not only get to see a piece of the reef here in the Florida Keys, but will learn the names of some of the fish, understand why coral is important, practice ID skills and younger students will play a game along the way to assist with observation. Let’s go snorkeling (virtually…)!