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Chaperone Guides to the Museum

Chaperone Guide sampleThese guides help relate Museum exhibits and programs to student curriculums.

Instructions: Download PDF(s) (you will need Acrobat Reader) and print one copy for each chaperone.

Chaperone Guide Curriculum Correlations
Grade
General Science PDF 3-5
General Science PDF 6-8
Biology PDF 9-12
Earth Science PDF 9-12
What is an Animal?* PDF K–1
Mammals * PDF K–1
Reptiles* PDF K–1
Animal Life Cycles* PDF 2
Plant Adaptations* PDF 3
Animal Detectives* PDF 4–5
Investigating Ecosystems* PDF 5

*These guides also complement Curiosity Class Programs.

For more information about any of these materials, contact Barbara Beaman at 919.733.7450, ext. 610.

EDUCATOR GUIDES TO MUSEUM EXHIBITS

Acro headAcrocanthosaurus: Terror of the South
Grades K-12
Free
One hundred ten million years ago, Acrocanthosaurus roamed the area we now call home. Ferocious enough to win the respect of students and teachers alike, the Terror of the South can spur your class on to higher thinking. At the Museum, your students can view the only real Acrocanthosaurus skeleton on display anywhere in the world. This activity guide provides background information on the Acro, as well as activities for use at your school and at the Museum's Acro exhibit.

Acro GuideYou can download the revised PDF version of the Acro guide right here. You'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.

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Acro FAQ - Find out more about the Museum's unique dinosaur online.

tracksNC Mountains to the Sea: Animal Tracks and Signs
Grades K-8
Free
From the spruce-fir forests on the tallest peaks of the Appalachian mountain range to the rich bottomland forests along the meandering rivers of the inner Coastal Plain, explore North Carolina's diverse habitats and the plants and animals they support. This packet provides a series of student activities using the theme of animal tracks and signs.

Mountains to the Sea GuideClick on the "Get the Guide" graphic below to download a PDF version of the Mountains to the Sea Guide. If you don't already have it, you'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.

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For more information about any of these materials, contact Barbara Beaman at 919.733.7450, ext. 610.


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