There are A LOT of moons in the solar system- over 400 to be exact- and some of them are really bizarre. Jupiter’s moon Io has active volcanoes that shoot molten rock into space, and Saturn’s moon Europa has a deep subsurface ocean that could contain alien life! There’s even a moon with a rock feature reminiscent of the back of a Stegosaurus. Join us as we explore some of these strange moons throughout the solar system

What happens when a big furry monster no longer wants to be scary? How can he figure out what his other talents are? In this installation of Sue Fliess and Simona Sanfilippo's Magical Creatures and Crafts series, an unhappy monster is hoping to get out of the scaring business. But it's all he's ever known. So one day, he realizes the key lies in learning a new skill. And who better to teach him something new than a group of kind and patient kids?

Join us for an exciting language learning experience as students embark on an immersive virtual adventure through the vibrant culture of Japan! In this captivating session, children will dive into the fascinating aspects of Japanese traditions while building their English or Spanish language skills. Through engaging, interactive games, they’ll explore essential vocabulary related to Japanese cuisine and everyday life. From learning about popular foods like rice and sushi to practicing the alphabet and following directions, kids will also engage in fun activities to guess Japanese words alongside their English meanings. This enjoyable and educational journey not only enhances children’s language abilities but also fosters curiosity about the rich cultural heritage and unique customs of Japan

What has 3,000 teeth, travels at 50km/h, and doesn’t have bones? Get up close and personal, virtually, with one of the world’s most infamous apex predators. Join us as we discover the superhero powers of sharks, their valuable place in a coral reef ecosystem, and maybe unveil a softer side of this fantastic fish.

Throughout the past 230 years, the United States Supreme Court has ensured that individual rights and liberties are protected under the law. This program will provide an overview of the Supreme Court's function in the federal government while also guiding students through the court's history, famous justices, and prominent Supreme Court cases.

Did you know a typical cumulonimbus cloud can weigh 105.8 MILLION pounds?! How does it stay up in the sky?! Explore how the sun affects our Earth’s weather with an interactive experiment comparing hot and cold air. Transform your students into science sleuths and cloud detectives as we explore this mystery together and learn how air behaves when it changes temperature.

Sharks are often misunderstood, but they're vital to our ocean ecosystems. In this program, we’ll bust common myths and explore the real story behind these incredible animals. Go behind the scenes with our aquarists to see how we care for the sharks at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

Students learn from the staff at the Chattanooga Zoo what conservation means, how zoos can practice conservation, and practical ways that they can help.

Dive in with our experts to learn more about the characteristics fish share and use your powers of observation to explore diversity between species. Students will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of different structural and behavioral adaptations in different habitats in the ocean.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from a museum educator as she shares her experience traveling to remote Lusk, Wyoming, with a team this past June, to excavate a triceratops. Learn about the dig site, paleontology, and what's next for this prehistoric discovery at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, Iowa.

Nonfiction science author Ginjer Clarke asks the question: Can animals predict the weather? In her book Here Comes the Rain! This program compares stories from the past with current animal science and what we know about how animals sense the weather differently from humans.

Join us this week to celebrate Black History Month. The Durham Museum will pay tribute to Omaha’s first black teacher and the only remaining African American newspaper in Omaha, the Omaha Star. We will be joined by a special guest who will share more about local black history.

Students will learn about some of the major figures who struggled to obtain civil rights for disenfranchised or marginalized groups. They will listen to stories where justice is sought and analyze portraits of individuals who broke barriers during the Civil Rights era. Students will likely be encouraged to consider how they, too, can become civically engaged. ​

How can artists build community in creative ways? Looking at artworks by Boston-based, African American artists from the 20th century to the present day, students will discover how art can reflect an artist’s identity, their neighborhood, and foster connections among members of their community.

Students will “read” works of art from the NCMA’s permanent collection by African American Artists and explore how each artist tells a story of Black History through their unique use of art elements and media.

Let’s build a food web to explore how the sun’s energy flows through plant “food factories” to producers, consumers, and decomposers. Meet live herbivores, carnivores, and more to discover the important jobs each living thing performs to provide food or return nutrients to the soil to start the cycle anew.

Through the eyes of a 15th-century Renaissance surgeon, students journey across Europe to explore key advances in medicine, art, religion, and politics. From the vibrant city-states of Italy to the shifting religious landscape of northern Europe, discover how the rise of Protestantism and the Catholic response helped shape Europe. Learn how these changes influenced the Americas and Canada, as people fleeing religious persecution sought new lives across the Atlantic.

We look at properties of light & sound and bring these together so that kids see that both concepts are based on waves. What do sound waves look like? How does this relate to light waves? How does a sound wave change with pitch and increasing volume? We will investigate the visible light spectrum, including color addition and subtraction. Explore luminescent minerals and other objects using ultraviolet light. Make colored shadows and create hovering images. Learn about translucent, transparent, and opaque materials. Operate zoetropes and flipbooks to create cartoons and more...

Discover the thought behind the building of China, and most of all, enjoy meeting our pandas Ya Ya and Le Le! These bears spend a lot of time eating their favorite food, bamboo! We will find out just how they are able to eat one of the toughest plants in this virtual China experience!

ADVENTURES IN RHYME is an interactive poetry show that teaches PRE-K, Kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd graders about rhythm, rhyme, and poetry. During this action-packed presentation, each poem requires some type of participation or activity. Students act out poems with Darren, figure out poetry riddles, dance to the rhythm of his rhymes, become characters in his poems, and use their imaginations in unique ways. It’s a wonderful way to introduce poetry to young people.

The goal of our International Geography program is to help students understand their land and other lands around the world. Through a "LIVE" connection with students from Africa, students will describe places and environments from their country. Students can discuss how geography affects their lives. Students will utilize their research, critical thinking, public speaking and presentation skills in our program. By learning about geography from around the world from their peers, students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the world we all live in.

The process of archiving, protecting, and making government records accessible is an important way that citizens of democracies keep governments accountable. Join archivist Trevor Dyck for an investigation into the importance of primary sources, including but not limited to voter lists and other government records. Examine who was included in the democratic processes in the past and who was missing?

SSC has the largest collection of marine mammal skeletons in northern New England! In this program, students will learn about the anatomy, migratory routes, and behavioral patterns of marine mammals. Students will look at the adaptations that make it possible for these animals to survive in the ocean and how some species have adapted to become the largest animals on our planet. Fantastic images and real whale bones make this program unforgettable.

Generations of African Americans have served their country, many serving in segregated units and not always given the respect and honor due to them. Although African Americans fought with distinction in World War II, they returned home to a segregated America. In 1948, President Harry Truman issued Executive Order 9981, which called for equal opportunity for all members of the Armed Forces. The segregated Army became a thing of the past, and the segregation of American society began to crumble. Explore the commitment, challenges, and bravery of African American Soldiers serving during World War II.

Explore the collection highlighting artworks by Black artists through live, interactive video sessions. Explore artworks through discussion, writing, and drawing.

Investigate different local habitats and the plants and animals that call them home. Students will get an up-close look at some of the preserved specimens from the Nature Museum's collections. They will use close observations of structure and function to solve the mystery of which habitat in the Wilderness Walk exhibit each specimen belongs to.

Crossing Borders Music uses music to celebrate Black trailblazers in this rich, one-of-a-kind, 50-minute in-school performance. Through guided listening, students will hear the stories of Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable, Florence Price, and Rosa Parks come to life through music for string quartet by African-American composers.

Students develop self-confidence and mindfulness through empowering yoga poses presented by Bestemming Yoga. This presentation is approximately 40 minutes.

The Mote Science Education Aquarium will take you on a journey into the world of invertebrates—especially arthropods and mollusks—with a spotlight on octopus adaptations and behavior.

Students participate in an activity with the Chattanooga Zoo that illustrates all the ingredients needed to cook up any habitat: air, water, food, and shelter.

Martha Washington, William Taft, Frances Cleveland, William McKinley, George Washington, and Theodore Roosevelt will all be mentioned on our President’s Day episode of Museum Live! Find out what the connection was between presidents and train travel, and hear about President McKinley’s trip to Omaha’s World Fair.

How does art help us understand religious beliefs and practices? The MFA introduces an interactive five-part series, “World Religions in Art,” focused on art associated with five major belief systems: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through activities and discussion focused on art from across continents and time periods, students will further their understanding of the origins, essential beliefs, and spread of Christian religious traditions

Bring the wonders of space straight to your classroom with Museum of Science space educator and expert, Talia. From gravity-defying missions and orbiting tech to black hole mysteries and star activity, this live, interactive event covers current events from the past few weeks in space that will spark curiosity and inspire future innovators.

Join Kelsey and Matt the Robot for CodeJoy, the interactive TV show for classrooms where YOUR code controls the robots in the show LIVE! No prior experience needed. Coding concepts are intertwined with cross-curricular concepts, showing how computational thinking applies across the curriculum. IN THIS EPISODE: Elby is directing a production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet - but it's a disaster! By learning about the characters and coding LEDs, we will try to help save this play!

Join us as we take a deeper dive into the health of our ocean ecosystem by examining an “indicator” species, the white shark. We’ll explore the effects of microplastics, heavy metal accumulation, and other factors impacting the marine food web.

This presentation by the South Carolina Aquarium will focus on what skulls can tell us about how an animal survived throughout their life. This program is approximately 30 minutes.

Discover the connection of living systems and investigate why and how flowering plants have developed with their pollinator partners. Gain an appreciation of this delicate relationship by identifying adaptations of plants and pollinators.

Why Join "Myth Busters" Video Conferencing Session? -Challenge stereotypes and debunk misconceptions about Africa - Engage in real-time discussions with expert speakers and Q&A section with the students - Gain a deep understanding of Africa's Beauty and Diversity - Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes - Expand your global perspective without leaving your classroom - Unlock a world of facts and erase bias

All organisms are interconnected and rely on each other. In this session, we explore symbiotic, mutualistic, and parasitic relationships, what our relationship to the Ocean is, the effects of climate change and overfishing, and ways to help restore the Ocean's health.

Explore the exciting tools & instrumentation that MWOBS Weather Observers use to collect weather data. Learn about how Mount Washington’s extreme conditions affect these tools & instrumentation, and the ways in which these tools have changed or remained the same over the years.

This program will discuss the originator of the theory Karl Marx, his writings, Marx’s vision for society and government, and define Marxism core ideological components and implementation.

A little bit of sign language, literature and a whole lot of science! First, children enjoy a fun folktale about Valentines Day! Next up is physics! Students use their paper heart to explore push/pull, friction, gravity and incline. We 'predict' your students will love this Hands-On interactive program!

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.

Join popular children's book Read Aloud with Author Sue Fliess for a Valentine’s Day field trip! Sue will talk about her writing process, Cupid and Greek mythology, and the history of Valentine’s Day and why we celebrate it. She’ll read her book HOW TO HELP A CUPID, and answer questions.

Have you ever wondered what types of rangers it takes to protect the 430 Natioanl Park Service sites across the United States? Join an education ranger as they explore these roles throughout the park service and see examples of rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park.

A poem can make a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, and it doesn’t have to be mushy. Celebrate this year by learning to write a poem for someone you care about on this special holiday.

Join the Museum of Health Care at Kingston as they focus on the pathways to working in health care. Student's will see what the day-to-day might look like.

Let’s take an imaginary walk through the desert to discover hidden animals and plants. While meeting some of these fascinating desert dwellers, we will identify the special adaptations each has for survival in this dry environment.

In this presentation, students will listen to Caroline read an excerpt from her novel, Miraculous. They will learn about the era of patent medicines, the traveling medicine show, and the persuasive nature of advertising. Students reflect on the question, Do charlatans and cure-alls still exist today?

Take a peek behind the scenes of making LOU, including how the art is made and spotting hidden details in the illustrations. The program will include a read-aloud and Q&A.

How are amendments added to the U.S. Constitution, and why do they matter? Explore the process and importance of constitutional amendments through the lens of the Reconstruction Amendments (13th–15th), passed between 1865 and 1869. These amendments abolished slavery, granted Black citizenship, and gave Black men the right to vote. Join Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House to examine their impact on American law and society, their limitations, and how Black Americans fought to overcome those challenges. Learn how amendments reflect the roles of all three government branches.

Get ready to buzz, wiggle, and dance like a honey bee! In this fun STEM lesson, students will learn how bees use movement to communicate and work as a team. We’ll explore how the waggle dance helps bees share important information, and how working together—just like a beehive—builds a strong and caring community. This lesson encourages cooperation, listening, and thinking about how we can all be helpful teammates.

How do volcanoes form? What roles do viscosity and gases play in forming volcanoes? Learn all about volcanoes as you see some exciting experiments happen before your eyes!

What do you mean worms don’t eat dirt? Investigate worms’ structures to understand their needs, explore their habitat, and learn the basics of keeping compost worms yourself!

Welcome to your crash course in palaeontology! Explore the process of fossilization and the differences between types of fossils. Take a look 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 complement our answers.

Join The National WWII Museum for Untold Stories of WWII: The Port Chicago Disaster, a special Black History Month classroom webinar. During this live virtual lesson, students will learn more about the Port Chicago disaster and the fight for justice that followed.  On July 17th, 1944, in Port Chicago, California munitions being loaded onto a cargo vessel detonated killing 320 sailors, mostly African Americans. During this lesson students will learn more about the disaster and its aftermath with a focus on the Port Chicago 50, a group of African American sailors who refused to return to work under the unsafe conditions and were charged with mutiny as a result.

Students participate in an activity that highlights the carrying capacity of an ecosystem and the intertwined relationships within symbiotic, predator/prey, and human impact.

Join Kelsey and Matt the Robot for CodeJoy, the interactive TV show for classrooms where YOUR code controls the robots in the show LIVE! No prior experience needed. Coding concepts are intertwined with cross-curricular concepts, showing how computational thinking applies across the curriculum. IN THIS EPISODE: Elby is directing a production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet - but it's a disaster! By learning about the characters and coding LEDs, we will try to help save this play!

Take a virtual tour through Microbes Rule! Step inside a giant microscope lens and discover these organisms in a whole new way. Explore how the overwhelming majority of microbes are beneficial to us and essential to our survival through stunning art and groundbreaking technology.

In baseball — as in America — freedom is an ongoing quest. For almost 65 years, African-American players were prevented from playing Major League Baseball simply because of their skin color. In this unit, students will explore American history from the Civil War to the Civil Rights movement. They will work both independently and collaboratively to learn how race relations in baseball reflected significant social and cultural developments in the United States.

When the Earth, moon, and sun line up just right in space, we can experience a solar or lunar eclipse. In recent years, people all across the world have had the opportunity to watch the moon block out the sun during a solar eclipse or see the moon turn bright red during a lunar eclipse. In this lesson, you’ll learn about how and why eclipses occur on Earth, and how you can safely watch any upcoming eclipses right from your own home.

It’s all about the seasons & observable changes! How does Earth’s tilt affect the seasons? Why is the Earth tilted anyway? How do daily changes affect the environment? Why is daylight a different length in summer vs. winter? How do clouds form, and how do we measure the weather? Why do some clouds spin?

Journey into the secret world of carnivorous plants. Discover the unique methods by which these amazing organisms capture food to continue their survival.

What happens to an object when you add energy to it? Can you change a solid into a gas? What is the science behind diapers? Join us LIVE from inside the Explore Science Zone as we explore the science behind the states of matter and physical and chemical changes. Our Science Communicator will present you with the grossest, slimiest, most explosive experiments all about the states of matter. Then, go on a journey into the Science Gallery to visit your favorite exhibits and explore more of the solids, liquids, and gases all around us.

This fun-filled, interactive, and educational presentation celebrates how every book starts with one tiny thing--an idea!--and how each book can take people on a new adventure.