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Education Program Guide2013 – 2014

Welcome to the MuseumFull of innovative and exciting exhibits, important research, and inspirational education, the Virginia Museum of Natural History leaves a lasting impression.

Planning Your VisitGroups may request an engaging educational program led by a museum educator and an interpretive-led tour to highlight key elements relevant to your group’s needs. Home school groups are welcome. Please note, school group visits and programs are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ReservationsReservations are required and must be made at least two weeks in advance. For information or to schedule a visit, please call or e-mail the museum.

Group RatesThe group admission rate is $1 per student. Groups must have a minimum of 10 students to qualify. One chaperone is required for every 10 students. Additional chaperones are $3 each. Admission for teachers, required chaperones, and bus drivers is complimentary. Programs are available for an additional fee; please see page 4 for details. Because groups enjoy a discounted admission rate, individual membership passes and other discounts and coupons are not valid toward group admission fees. Payment is due at check-in on your visit day. Acceptable payments include business checks payable to the Virginia Museum of Natural History, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, VISA, and cash.

Museum StoreThe Museum Store offers a variety of fun and educational items for your students. Student souvenir bags are available when requested in advance.

Table of Contents

At-the-Museum

Overview of Exhibits

Standards-based ProgramsProgram Descriptions, VA SOL and NC SCS

Scouting & YouthDoodle Bugs!, Youth Activities,Badge Programs and Scout Sleepovers

For TeachersEducational Kits and Opportunities

Lifelong LearningField Trips, Interpreters, and Master Naturalists

CelebrationsPublic Sleepovers and Birthday Parties

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Hahn Hall of Biodiversity features a variety of taxidermy African mammals including a lion, hyena, and several antelope. The exhibit hall is made possible through a donation from the Dr. T. Marshall Hahn Jr. family of Blacksburg.

Special Exhibits

Dinosaur DiscoveryOpen through April 6, 2014Dinosaur Discovery features a walk-through maze, consisting of a series of dinosaur murals, as well as specimens and interactive elements awaiting participants at nearly every “wrong” turn. The exhibit also displays dozens of real dinosaur fossils, some of which include a Stegasaurus shoulder blade and Diplodocid thigh bones. It also marks the return of one of the museum’s most popular displays ever to be exhibited, “Cera” the animatronic Triceratops.

NanoJune 15, 2013 – May 10, 2014Nano is an interactive exhibition that engages family audiences in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Hands-on exhibits present the basics of nanoscience and engineering, introduce some real world applications, and explore the societal and ethical implications of this new technology. Nano was created by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Network) with support from the National Science Foundation.

Stories from SkeletonsSkeletons serve several important functions. Stories from Skeletons presents visitors with the evidence that skeletons provide to science,

including their vital role for living animals, the differences in skeletons between various living animals, their importance in determining relationships between extinct animals and those living today, as well as the evidence they present in determining diet and social interactions of humans throughout history. This exhibit, sponsored by River Community bank, features a variety of specimens from the VMNH collections as well as objects on loan from UNC-Chapel Hill and DHR.

Farmers, Warriors, Builders:The Hidden Life of AntsApril 26 – July 5, 2014Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants explores how ants face problems similar to ours: obtaining and distributing resources, allocating labor and energy, maintaining civil unity, and defending against outsiders. Their lives are at once familiar and strange. Familiar because human societies accomplish similar tasks; strange because ants perform those tasks with behaviors and tools unique to their world, and with a single-minded savagery that can be startling. Stunning macro photographs by Dr. Mark Moffett, both a noted photographer and respected entomologist, tell incredible stories about the lives of ants, as well as the work of entomologists in the field. Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants is organized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES).

Living on the WaterJuly 26, 2014 – January 24, 2015The story of marine biology and the history of human interaction with the marine environments of Virginia begin with the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. This exhibit will cover life on the Bay and Virginia’s tidal waters from pre-history to today.

Programs Exhibits

The museum offers innovative, award-winning exhibits highlighting the unique features of Virginia’s natural history. All exhibits and presentations are correlated to Virginia and North Carolina education standards. The following is an overview of the 2013–14 exhibits.

The Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont Hall of Ancient Life serves as an exciting gathering space that introduces the museum’s research and collections.

Displays include:• Allosaurus• Eobalaenoptera• Pteranodon• Stromatolite

Viewable working laboratories include the Elster Foundation Vertebrate Paleontology, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Archaeology Labs. The Hooker Furniture Discovery Reef provides an exciting underwater adventure area for young children. Learn about the ocean and explore the sea on a sunken ship. Enjoy crafts, puppets, and a reading area.

The Uncovering Virginia gallery features representations of six research sites in Virginia where VMNH scientists and their colleagues have worked or are working. There is a range of geographic locations around the Commonwealth that span a broad interval of time from 300 million to 300 years ago.

The Lee & George W. Lester, II How Nature Works gallery demonstrates how energy from within the earth’s crust and energy from the sun have shaped the earth.

In the How Nature Works: Rocks exhibit, dramatic landscape models reveal how the world is shaped by geological forces that are themselves powered by the enormous energy deep within the planet.

A striking display of plants and animals fills the How Nature Works: Life exhibit. Visitors learn that almost all living things on Earth depend, directly or indirectly, on the sun as an energy source.

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Whether at the museum, in a classroom, or at a special event, the museum offers grade-appropriate, interactive, standards-based activities from a variety of topics. Programs correlate to the Virginia Standards of Learning and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

At-the-Museum ProgramsEnhance your museum visit by adding a program and an interpretive guided tour. Programs presented at the museum are 20 to 60 minutes depending on what other group activities are requested, and are offered for $3 per student.

Outreach ProgramsOutreach programs bring museum educators to you. Programs are designed to be presented in a school environment, at a community center, or at other off-site locations. Best suited for individual classes of up to 30 students, programs are about an hour. Up to four programs or sessions of the same topic may be scheduled for one school visit. Programs are offered year-round and can be customized; a new program can be created upon request.

Fees:$80 for one program$120 for two programs$150 for three programs$170 for four programsThanks to support of Martinsville City and Henry County, education fees are discounted for public schools within these districts.

A nominal mileage and staff travel time fee will be added for programs outside of Henry County. For more information, visit our Web site or call the museum.

Education programs are listed by title with a brief description and corresponding state standards. See pages 12-14 for a chart listing programs by grade. Standards are science unless otherwise noted.

Leaf denotes an outdoor and nature-oriented activity.

Star denotes new activity.

Globe denotes history and social science activity.

Building denotes at the museum activity.

Puzzle piece denotes project based learning activity.

Wild WeatherPre-K–grade 1What is weather? How does it affect us? Students will learn weather basics during a fun activity that focuses on wind.Virginia: K.1; K.9; 1.7North Carolina: K.E.1.2; K.E.1.3

To Be a TreePre-K–4, LS, BIOExplore the structure and function of a tree and how important light, water, and nutrients are for survival through Project Learning Tree® activities.Virginia: K.1; K.6; K.7; K.9; 1.4; 1.7; 1.8; 2.1; 2.4; 2.5; 2.7; 2.8; 3.1; 3.6; 3.8; 3.10; 4.1; 4.4; 4.9; LS.7; BIO.8North Carolina:K.L.1.1; 1.E.2.2; 1.L.1.1; 1.L.1.2; 1.L.1.3; 1.L.2.1; 3.L.2.1; 3.L.2.2; 3.L.2.3; 3.L.2.4

The Plains Indians Pre-K–5Using a tipi and a buffalo hide, students will discuss the importance of natural resources used by Indians. Program must be scheduled at the museum. Activities are adjusted according to grade level.Virginia Social Science: K.2; 1.6; 2.2; 2.4; VS.2; USI.3North Carolina Social Science: K.C.1.2; 1.C.1.2; 2.G.2.1; 3.G.1.3; 4.H.1.1; 4.C.1.1

Exploring Nature Pre-K–BiologyEnjoy a unique experience in an outdoor, natural laboratory exploring terrestrial or aquatic ecology. These hands-on, highly interactive programs can be customized for any age group and green space. Activities include: nature journaling, stream survey of macro invertebrates, GPS, map reading, unnatural trail hikes, web of life, nature bingo, or bug hunt. You can choose to have your programs take place in any green space in your community including: Philpott Dam, Fairy Stone State Park, Jack Dalton Park, Gravely Nature Preserve, Jaycee Park, Dana O. Baldwin Memorial Park, Frank Wilson Park, Beaver Creek Reservoir, or on the green spaces or trails on your school campus! Virginia and North Carolina learning standards vary depending on the activities requested.

Water Fun Kindergarten–grade 1Students will discover different properties of water in this fun program.Virginia: K.5North Carolina: 1.E.2.1



Diving Into OceansKindergarten–grade 2Take a journey to another world to explore the variety of ocean dwelling creatures and their unique characteristics, and how pollution affects this natural resource. Virginia: K.1; K.6; K.7; 1.1; 1.5; 1.8; 2.1; 2.5North Carolina: K.L.1.2; 1.L.2.1; 1.L.2.1; 1.L.2.2

Dinosaur DigKindergarten–grade 3Students pretend to be paleontologists during a mock dig for dinosaur “bones.”Virginia: K.1; K.2; K.6; K.10; 1.5; 2.1; 2.5; 2.7; 3.4; 3.5; 3.10North Carolina: K.L.1.1; K.L.1.2; 1.L.1.1; 1.L.1.2

Ready to RecycleKindergarten–grade 3Students listen to a story about “Henry the Heron” to discover the hazards of litter and play a matching game to learn about recycling.Virginia: K.1; K.11; 1.1; 1.8; 2.1; 3.10North Carolina: K.P.2.2

Awesome AutumnKindergarten–grade 4Learn how plants and animals transform to prepare themselves for the cold winter months.Virginia: K.1; K.6; K.7; K.9; 1.1; 1.5; 1.7; 2.1; 2.5; 2.7; 3.4; 3.5; 3.8North Carolina: K.E.1.2; K.E.1.3; K.L.1.2; 1.L.2.2

Pondering Plants Kindergarten–grade 4Through lively skits students learn about the importance of plants and their plant parts, functions, and products. Virginia: K.1; K.6; K.7; K.9; 1.1; 1.4; 1.7; 2.1; 2.4; 2.8; 3.8; 4.4; 4.5North Carolina: 1.L.1.1; 1.L.1.2; 1.L.2.1; 3.L.2.1; 3.L.2.3

Whose Hat Is This? Kindergarten – grade 1Through a fun, interactive activity involving images, stories, artifacts, and dress-up, students will explore the lives of great American leaders, the contributions they made to the United States, and the different cultures they each represented.Virginia History and Social Science SOL: K.1, K.2, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3North Carolina Social Studies: K.H.1.1, K.H.1.3, K.C.1, 1.H.1.2, 1.H.1.3, 1.C.1

Sense It Kindergarten – grade 2How do scientists gather information? Students will sharpen their scientific skills by using their senses to investigate the physical properties of various objects such as shape, color, texture, and weight.Virginia: K.1, K.2, K.4, 1.1, 2.1North Carolina: K.P.2.1

Floaters and Sinkers Kindergarten – grade 2 Will it float? Will it sink? In this game, we’ll make predictions and explore outcomes. Hope your choices don’t go kerplunk! Investigate the properties of water and solid objects then classify and communicate the results. Virginia: K.1, K.4, K.5, 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3North Carolina: K.P.2.1, K.P.2.2, 1.P.1.1, 1.P.1.3

Spinning in the Air! Kindergarten – grade 2 Observe, test and communicate what happens to different flying objects moving through air by creating an aircraft that will catch the air, float and spin!Virginia: K.1, K.4, 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2North Carolina K.P.1.2, K.P.2.1

Marvelous MagnetsKindergarten–grades 2, 4Students conduct simple experiments involving magnetic fields, poles, attraction, and the uses of magnets.Virginia: K.1; K.3; 2.1; 2.2North Carolina: 1.P.1.2; 4.P.1.1

Animal BasicsKindergarten–grade 4This hands-on program helps students understand that animals can be classified by their coverings or skin.Virginia: K.1; K.2; K.4; 1.1; 1.4; 1.5; 1.7; 2.5; 2.7; 2.8; 3.1; 3.4North Carolina: K.P.2.1; K.L.1.2

Bears in the ForestKindergarten–grade 4Have fun learning about habitats and the life needs and characteristics of bears in this active role-play program adapted from Project WILD®.Virginia: K.1; K.2; K.4; K.6; K.7; 1.1; 1.5; 1.7; 1.8; 2.1; 2.5; 2.7; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 4.8North Carolina: K.L.1.1; K.L.1.2; 1.L.1.1; 1.L.1.2; 1.L.2.2; 4.L.1.1; 4.L.1.2

Eat Seeds? Who Me?Kindergarten–grade 4Students explore the important role seeds play in the food chain by dissecting a bean. Adapted from Project WILD®.Virginia: K.1; K.4; K.6; K.7; K.9; 1.1; 2.1; 2.4; 2.8; 3.8; 4.4; 4.9North Carolina: K.L.1.2; 1.L.1.1; 1.L.1.2; 1.L.2.1; 3.L.2.1; 3.L.2.2; 3.L.2.3


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sGrow As We GoKindergarten–grade 4Does the baby look like its mother? Life processes are illustrated through a game involving the life cycle of butterflies, ladybugs, frogs, birds, and fish. Adapted from Wild about Early Learners.Virginia: K.1; K.6; K.7; K.9; 1.1; 1.5; 2.1; 2.4; 3.8North Carolina: K.L.1.2; 2.L.1.1; 2.L.1.2; 2.L.2.1; 2.L.2.2

Crafty Environments Kindergarten–grade 6In this program, students will learn about the items that contribute to polluting the environment and why. Students will discover other uses for these items suchas arts and crafts. Virginia: K.11; 1.8; 3.10; 3.11; 4.9; 6.9North Carolina: 1.L.1.3

Beaks and FeetKindergarten–grades 4, LS What are these feet good for? Can you eat with this beak? Look at several bird specimens to learn how these adaptations allow them to eat different types of food, or live in their habitats.Virginia: K.1; K.2; K.6; K.7; 1.1; 1.5; 2.1; 2.5; 3.1; 3.4; 4.1; 4.5 North Carolina: K.L.1; K.L.2; 4.L.1

Eastern Woodland IndiansKindergarten–grade 5Students will learn about the natural resources that Eastern Woodland Indians used in their daily activities. Students will examine artifacts and reproductions to get a glimpse of the lifestyles of Indians before colonization.Virginia: 1.8; 3.10; 4.9Virginia History/Social Science K.1; 1.6; 2.2; 2.4; 2.7; VS.1; VS.2; USI.3; WHI.2North Carolina Social Science: K.C.1.2; 1.C.1.2; 2.G.2.1; 3.G.1.3; 4.H.1.1; 4.C.1.1

A Weighty MatterKindergarten, grades 2–3, 5–6Physical Science: Solids, liquid, and gas...is that all there is to matter? This sequel to our popular “It Matters” program provides further exploration of matter by focusing on its measurement, comporsition, and physical properties. Virginia: K.4; 1.3; 2.3; 3.3; 5.4; 6.4; PS.2; Math: K.10; 2.17; 3.14; 5.11; 6.10;North Carolina: 2.P.2.1; 3.P.2.1; 3.P.2.2; 4.P.1.1; 5.P.2.2; 5.P.2.3; 6.P.2.1

Animals on Parade Kindergarten – grades 1 – 5, LS Visit the live animals in the Teacher Resource Center and find out about life needs, characteristics, life cycles, and adaptations with the help of the museum’s animal friends. Virginia: K.1, K.6, K.7, 1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 2.7, 3.4, 3.5, 4.5, 4.9, 5.5, LS.4, LS.5, LS.8, LS.9North Carolina: K.L.1.2, 1.L.1.1, 1.L2.2, 2.L.1.1

Water Cycle VoyageKindergarten–Life ScienceStudents will learn about the water cycle as they “become” water droplets in these highly interactive games designed by grade level. Virginia: 2.1; 2.3; 3.9North Carolina: 5.P.2.1

Scientific InvestigationKindergarten–Physical ScienceStudents investigate the components of experimental design in creative and fun ways. From honing observation and classification skills to data collection and analysis, activities are designed for age-appropriate exploration.Virginia: K.1; 1.1; 2.1; 3.1; 4.1; 5.1; 6.1; LS.1; PS.1; ES.1; Math: K.10; 1.12, 2.23; 3.14; 3.21; 4.11; 5.11; 6.10North Carolina Math: OIM.M.1.5

Light Science Kindergarten–Physical ScienceStudents will explore the science of light, and learn about waves, reflection, refraction, shadows, and the color spectrum. Grade-level appropriate activities will be chosen to meet the needs of your class. Virginia: K.8; 1.1; 1.6; 2.1; 3.1; 4.1; 5.1; 5.3; 6.1; 6.3; PS.9North Carolina: 4.P.3.1; 4.P.3.2; 6.P.1.1; 6.P.1.2

I Like to Move It, Move It! Grade 1Explore the many ways objects move and the forces that cause movement. Students will design and build a device to demonstrate force and motion.Virginia: 1.1, 1.2North Carolina: 1.P.1.1, 1.P.1.3

It MattersGrades 1–2, 5Students learn about the properties of solids, liquids, and gases through hands-on experiments.Virginia: 1.3; 2.3; 5.4North Carolina: 2.P.2.1; 3.P.2.1; 3.P.2.2



Hooray for HabitatsGrades 1–2, 4–5Discover the differences and similarities of the river and temperate forest habitats.Virginia: 1.5; 2.5North Carolina: 1.L.1.1; 4.L.1.3; 4.L.1.4

Virginia Resources Grades 1, 2, 4, 6Virginia has a wealth of natural resources. Students will learn about important Virginia resources, such as minerals, water, wildlife, and forests and their importance in our community and state.Virginia: 1.8, 2.8, 4.9, 6.9

Sound DetectivesGrades 1, 2, 5, 6Students investigate the world of sound by experiencing vibrations using various objects. Concepts include: motion of objects, vibration (first grade), frequency, waves, and wavelength (fifth grade).Virginia: 1.1; 1.2; 5.1; 5.2North Carolina: 2.P.1.1; 2.P.1.2; 4.P.3.1; 6.P.1.1

Owl Pellets and Food ChainsGrades 1–6, LSLearn about food chains first-hand by dissecting owl pellets. Additional fee of $2 per student.Virginia: 1.5; 2.5; 3.4; 3.5; 4.5; LS.6; LS.7; LS.9North Carolina: 1.L.1.1; 1.L.2.2

Fantastic Food Chains Grades 1–7Explore food chain basics and the interconnections between organisms and the environment.Virginia: 1.1; 1.5; 2.5; 2.8; 3.5; 3.10; 4.5; 6.9; LS.7; LS.11North Carolina: 1.L.1.1; 1.L.2.2; 4.L.1.1; 4.L.1.2

Rocks and Minerals UncoveredGrades 1, 4–6, ESStudents will explore the bountiful resources of the Earth through rock and mineral samples.Virginia: 1.8; 4.1; 4.9; 5.1; 5.7; 6.1; 6.2; 6.9; ES.5; ES.6; ES.7North Carolina: 1.E.2.1

Americans: The Original Grade 2Before the English reached the shores of Virginia it was inhabited by a thriving native culture. Through the examination of artifacts, images, and maps, students will explore and compare daily lives of the men, women, and children of the Powhatan, Lakota, and Pueblo Indians, and examine the cultural differences of the three groups. Virginia: History and Social Sciences SOL: 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8North Carolina: SCS SOL Social Studies: 2.H.1, 2.G.1.2, 2.G.2, 2.C.1

Weather WizardsGrades 2, 4, 5What’s the difference between a hurricane and a tornado? Students will learn what causes certain weather conditions and how they affect us.Virginia: 2.6; 2.7; 4.6North Carolina: K.E.1.2; K.E.1.3; 2.E.1.1; 2.E.1.2; 2.E.1.3; 2.E.1.4; 5.E.1.1; 5.E.1.2; 5.E.1.3

Weathering and ErosionGrades 2, 5Students will explore the causes and the results of weathering and erosion. Explorations with soil, rock and water allow them to view the effects that weathering and erosion have on plants, animals, and land forms.Virginia: 2.7; 5.7North Carolina: 4.E.2.3; 4.L.1.3

I-mail: Messages about Insects Grades 2–7Students will explore the world of insects as they learn about life cycles, food webs, adaptations, and interdependencies.Virginia: 2.4; 2.5; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 3.8; 3.10; 4.5; 4.9; 5.5; 6.9; LS.4; LS.7; LS.8; LS.9North Carolina: 2.L.1.1, 2.L.1.2, 2.L.2.1, 2.L.2.2, 4.L.1.1, 4.L.1.2, 4.L.1.4

What Do Trees Need?Grades 2–4, LS, BIOIn this active program, students will become trees and compete for their essential needs. Students will also learn how environmental impacts, such as drought, will affect the tree’s growth. Virginia: 2.1; 2.4; 2.5; 2.7; 2.8; 3.1; 3.6; 3.8; 3.10; 4.1; 4.4; 4.9North Carolina: 3.L.2.1, 3.L.2.2, 3.L.2.3, 3.L.2.4, 4.L.1.1

I Love OobleckGrades 2, 5–8, PSStudents practice measuring skills by exploring and creating a mystery substance to test their observation skills and investigate the states of matter. If your group is already familiar with Oobleck, this program can be adjusted to include inquiry-based explorations on the mysterious goo. Virginia: 2.1; 2.3; 5.4; 6.1; 6.4; PS.1; PS.2. Math: 5.11; 6.10North Carolina: 2.P.2.1; 3.P.2.2; 6.P.2.2; 6.P.2.3; 8.P.1.3; PSc.2.1.2

Let’s Make a Fossil! Grade 2, ES, BIOStudents will explore what makes a fossil a fossil, make observations to determine what we can learn from fossils, and explore the processes of how fossil form. Students will even make a fossil of their very own to keep! This program requires an additional fee of $2 per student. Virginia: 2.5, ES.9, BIO.6, BIO.7North Carolina: 4.E.2.1, 4.E.2.2


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sWelcome to America! Grade 3With this imaginative journey through time, students will explore an era when cartographers were mapping the world and mariners were discovering new, exotic lands. Through the hands-on examination of artifacts, images, maps, and even spices, students will learn what prompted some of the greatest explorers of all time to leave Europe and “discover” America and the impact it had on the native cultures. Virginia: 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, 3.12North Carolina: 3.H.1, 3.H.2, 3.G.1.3, 3.G.1.4, 3.E.1, 3.C.1.1, 3.C.1.3

Virginia Science SOL–S.O.S.! Grades 3, 5Want to do something different with your students as SOL tests approach? This fast paced, highly interactive, and engaging program addresses key science concepts and principles. Third grade and fifth grade versions available.

Ocean ConnectionsGrades 3–6Students will learn about producers and consumers from four marine ecosystems and about the delicate balance among the organisms in each environment.Virginia: 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 3.10; 4.5; 5.6North Carolina: 4.L.1.2; 5.L.2.1; 5.L.2.2; 5.L.2.3

As the World Rotates and RevolvesGrades 3–4, 6Create and describe a model of the Earth, moon, and sun system with approximate scaled distances and sizes.Virginia: 3.8; 4.1; 4.7; 6.8 North Carolina: 3.P.1.3, 3.E.1.1, 3.E.1.2, 4.E.1.1, 4.E.1.2, 6.E.1.1

Space Voyage Grades 3, 4, 6Student will take a virtual trip through space as we explore planet sizes, distance, and character-istics and other out-of-this world objects in our amazing solar system. Virginia: 4.1, 4.7, 6.1, 6.8North Carolina: 3.E.1.1, 6.E.1.1, 6.E.1.2, 6.E.1.3

Crystals Everywhere! Grades 3–6 Grow a variety of crystals using several different methods. Put students’ scientific process skills to work in this multi-day experience creating crystal gardens, rock candy and “gems” while learning about molecules and bonds. Everything needed to grow, record, reason and interpret the results is supplied along with two visits from VMNH staff. Note: special pricing for two programs.Virginia: 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.9, 5.1, 5.4, 6.1, 6.4, 6.5North Carolina: 5.P.2.2, 5.P.2.3

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t Grades 3–4, LS Students learn about the benefits of camouflage and make their own camouflage. By observing numerous animals and their defense mechanisms, students will learn that each species has special adaptations to survive intheir environment. Virginia: 3.4; 3.5; 4.1; 4.5; LS.8; LS.9North Carolina: 4.L.1.2, 4.L.1.4, 5.L.2.3

Digging In Grades 3–6, ESStudents may get a little dirty while exploring the components of soil, its origin, and its importance as a Virginia natural resource. Virginia: 3.1; 3.7; 3.10; 4.1; 4.9; 5.1; 5.7; ES.8North Carolina: 3.L.2.4, 6.E.2.4

Hooks and LaddersGrades 3–6, LS, BIOInvestigate the life cycle of brown trout featured in the Trout in the Classroom museum tank through this highly active game. Adapted from a Project Aquatic Wild® activity.Virginia: 3.1; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 3.8; 3.9; 4.1; 4.5; 4.9; 6.5; 6.7; 6.9; LS.4; LS.8; LS.9; LS.10; LS.12; BIO.9North Carolina: 4.L.1.1, 4.L.1.2, 4.L.1.3, 8.E.1.1, 8.L.3.1, 8.L.3.2, Bio.2.1.2, Bio.2.2.1, Bio.2.2.2, EEn.2.4.2

Backboned Seven: Vertebrates of Virginia Grades 3–7The seven classes of vertebrates are brought to life in this program through pictures, various specimens, and hands-on activities.Virginia: 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 4.5; 4.9; 5.5; LS.4; LS.7North Carolina: 4.E.2.2

Renewable or Not? Grades 3, 4, 6, 8Explore renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, how they are different, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Students will build a machine that uses renewable energy to investigate green technologies!Virginia: 3.11, 4.9, 6.2, 6.9North Carolina: 8.P.2.2

Speedy BuildingGrades 3–8Students will use Legos®, axles and wheels to build cars to race to explore motion, friction, energy, and simple machines. They will measure distance and time traveled, and will construct a graph to understand how to calculate speed.Virginia: 3.1; 3.2; 4.1; 4.2; 6.1; 6.2; PS.1; PS.6; PS.10; Math: 4.14; 5.2; 5.4; 6.6North Carolina: 3.P.1.1; 3.P.1.2; 5.P.1.1; 5.P.1.2; 5.P.1.3; 5.P.1.4; 7.P.1.1; 7.P.1.1; 7.P.1.2; 7.P.1.3; 7.P.1.4; 7.P.2.1; 7.P.2.2; 7.P.2.3; 7.P.2.4; Math: 0IM.A.2.2; 0IM.A.2

Getting to Know Your Watershed Grades 3–ESStudents explore the importance of watershed health and the effects of erosion with hands-on outdoor activities and games. Virginia: 3.7; 3.9; 3.10; 4.5; 4.9; 5.7; 6.5; 6.7; ES.8North Carolina: 4.L.1.1, 4.L.1.2, 4.L.1.3, 6.E.2.4, 8.E.1.1, 8.L.3.1, 8.L.3.2, Bio.2.1.2, Bio.2.2.1, Bio.2.2.2, EEn.2.1, EEn.2.4.2




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Flying High! Grades 4–6How high can it fly? Students will explore force and motion and use canister rockets to test hypotheses, identify variables, collect and analyze data, and form conclusions.Virginia: 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1North Carolina: 5.P.1.3

History Beyond the Books Grades 4–6Bring the historic resources of the Virginia Museum of Natural History into your classroom! Students will learn how to interpret history using the same tools historians use! Investigating pictures, exploring artifacts, researching books, listening to stories, navigating maps, and even examining what some would call trash will stimulate their minds and help bring people and events from our past to life!Virginia History and Social Science: VS.1, VS.2, USI.1, USII.1North Carolina Social Studies: 4.H.1, 4.H.2, 4.C&G.1.1, 4.C&G.1.3, 4.C&G.2.1, 4.C.1, 5.H.1.1, 5.H.2.2, 5.C&G.1.3, 5.C.1.4, 6.H.1, 6.H.2, 6.G.1, 6.G.2

We’re All in a WatershedGrades 4–6This program incorporates an interactive watershed model to illustrate the basic properties and characteristics of watersheds.Virginia: 4.1; 4.5; 4.9; 6.1; 6.5; 6.7; 6.9North Carolina: 4.L.1.3

What a Shock! Grades 4, 6, Physical ScienceDiscover the components of electricity. Concepts explored are conductors, insulators, circuits, electrical energy, static and current electricity.Virginia: 4.3; 6.2; PS.6; PS.11North Carolina: 4.P.3.1; 7.P.2.3; PSc.3.3.1; PSc.3.3.2

Future ForecastersGrades 4–9Students discover the science that allows people to predict the weather through hands-on experiments and data collection. Virginia: 4.1; 4.6; 5.1; 6.1; 6.3; 6.6; PS.7; ES.1; ES.12; Computer-Technology: 3-5.6; 6-8.6; 6-8.8North Carolina: 5.E.1.1; 5.E.1.2; 5.E.1.3; 7.E.1.3; 7.E.1.4; 7.E.1.5

Discovering FossilsGrades 4–ESIn this program, students will touch fossils from different geological periods and learn how fossils are formed.Virginia: 4.1; 4.5; 5.1; 5.7; LS.13; ES.9North Carolina: 4.E.2.1; 4.E.2.2; 8.E.2.1; 8.E.2.2

Stream Study Grades 4–BIOStudents become stream scientists in this activity as they learn how to test water quality and understand how water chemistry affects organisms that live in our rivers and streams. Virginia: 4.1; 4.5; 4.9; 5.1; 6.1; 6.5; 6.7; 6.9; LS.1

What Grows There? Grade 4 – BIO Did you know you can plant invisible seeds? You do it all the time! This two-day class engages students who conduct and observe experiments with growing molds, bacteria and yeast from different sources: clean fingers, dirty fingers,

floor, food and others. VMNH staff will get you started and come back 4 or 5 days later. Your class will make daily observations growing several kinds of the smallest living things. Note: special pricing for two programs.Virginia: 4.1, 4.5, 5.1, 5.5, 6.1, BIO.1, BIO.4. Computer Technology: 6-8.6North Carolina: 5.L.2 ES.8; BIO.1; BIO.2; BIO.8Computer Technology: 6.L.2.3; 8.E.1.2; 8.E.1.3; 8.E.1.4

Ready, Set, React! Grades 5, 6, Physical ScienceHow are physical changes different from chemical changes? What happens when an acid and a base combine? Explore the causes of chemical reactions in everyday life. Kid-tested and goggles are required!Virginia: 5.4; 6.4; PS.2; PS.5; North Carolina: 8.P.1.3; PSc.2.1.1; PSc.2.1.3

Classification 101 Grade 5, LS, BIOStudents will discover how scientists classify liv-ing things by making observations of various animal specimens and comparing and sorting objects based on similarities and differences.Virginia: 5.1, 5.5, LS.4, BIO.6North Carolina: BIO.3.5


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Atomic AttractionGrades 5–Physical ScienceAtoms and elements, molecules and compounds, electrons and protons— this program will bring your students to the atomic level of chemistry. Prepare for some mixing, bubbling, and bonding as we create quite a reaction!Virginia: 5.4; 6.4; PS.2; PS.3; PS.4North Carolina: 6.P.2.1; 8.P.1.1; PSc.2.1.1

Shake, Rattle, and RollGrades 5–Earth ScienceLearn all about earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, and seismology in this program. Students will create a working seismograph and see real data from different locations on the Earth. Virginia: 5.7; ES.1; ES.7North Carolina: 6.E.2.2; EEn.2.1.1; EEn.2.1.2; EEn.2.1.4

Power of NatureGrades 6–9, ESExplore severe weather conditions and natural disasters such as volcanoes, tornadoes, and hurricanes through a Jeopardy-style game.Virginia: 6.3; 6.6; ES.12North Carolina: 7.E.1.3; EEn.2.1.1; EEn.2.1.2; EEn.2.1.4


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Wild Weather ● ● ●To Be a Tree ● ● ● ● ● ● ●The Plains Indians ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Exploring Nature ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Water Fun ● ●Whose Hat Is This? ● ●Sense It ● ● ●Floaters and Sinkers ● ● ●Spinning in the Air! ● ● ●Diving Into Oceans ● ● ●Dinosaur Dig ● ● ● ●Ready to Recycle ● ● ● ●Awesome Autumn ● ● ● ● ●Pondering Plants ● ● ● ● ●Marvelous Magnets ● ● ● ●Animal Basics ● ● ● ● ●Bears in the Forest ● ● ● ● ●Eat Seeds? Who Me? ● ● ● ● ●Grow As We Go ● ● ● ● ●Crafty Environments ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Beaks and Feet ● ● ● ● ● ●Eastern Woodland Indians ● ● ● ● ● ● ●A Weighty Matter ● ● ● ● ●Animals On Parade ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Water Cycle Voyage ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Scientific Investigation ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Light Science ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●I Like to Move It, Move It! ●It Matters ● ● ●Hooray for Habitats ● ● ● ●VA Resources ● ● ● ●


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Pre-k K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-12

Sound Detectives ● ● ● ●Owl Pellets and Food Chains ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Fantastic Food Chains ● ● ● ● ● ● ●Rocks and Minerals Uncovered ● ● ● ● ●America: The Original ●Weather Wizards ● ● ●Weathering and Erosion ● ●I-mail: Messages about Insects ● ● ● ● ● ●What Do Trees Need? ● ● ● ●I Love Oobleck ● ● ● ●Let’s Make a Fossil! ● ●Welcome to America! ●Virginia Science SOL–S.O.S! ● ●Ocean Connection ● ● ● ●As the World Rotates and Revolves ● ● ●Space Voyage ● ● ●Crystals Everywhere! ● ● ● ●Now You See Me, Now You Don’t ● ● ●Digging In ● ● ● ● ●Hooks and Ladders ● ● ● ● ●Backboned Seven: Vertebrates of Virginia ● ● ● ● ●Renewable or Not? ● ● ● ●Speedy Building ● ● ● ● ●Getting to Know Your Watershed ● ● ● ● ●Flying High ● ● ●History Beyond the Books ● ● ●We’re All in a Watershed ● ● ●What a Shock! ● ● ●


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StarLab is an inflatable dome that offers a planetarium experience and provides a current view of the sky from your location and locations worldwide. Individual programs range from 20 minutes to one hour. Fees are $200 for the first hour and $75 per additional hour plus travel time and mileage outside of the Martinsville/Henry County area.

Astronomy: Solar System and GalaxyStudents learn about the planets in our solar system and explore the Milky Way Galaxy.Virginia: K.1; 1.1; 1.6; 2.1; 3.1; 3.8; 4.1; 4.7; 4.8; 5.1; 6.1; .6.2; 6.8; ES.3; ES.14; PH.5. North Carolina: 1.E.1.1; 1.E.1.2; 3.E.1.1; 3.E.1.2; 4.E.1.1; 4.E.1.2; 6.E.1.1; 6.E.1.2; EEn.1.1.1; EEn.1.1.2

Mythology: Greek MythologyTravel back 6,000 years to visit the skies of the ancient Greeks to view 45 classical Greek constellations.Virginia: K.1, 1.1; 2.1; 3.1; 4.1; 5.1; 6.1.

Earth Science: WeatherLearn about winds, jet streams and high and low pressure air masses. Interactively explore pressure systems, storms, longitude and latitude coordinate plotting and global weather phenomena. Students investigate the significance of wind systems on routes of early explorers.Virginia: K.1; 1.1; 1.7; 2.1; 2.6; 3.1; 3.7; 4.1; 4.6; 6.1; 6.3; 6.6; ES.1; ES.2; ES.12 North Carolina: K:E.1.2; K.E.1.3; 2.E.1.1; 2.E.1.2; 2.E.1.3; 7.E.1.3; 7.E.1.5; 7.E.1.2; EEn.2.5.2; EEn.2.5.3

Ocean CurrentsStudents study the nature of currents, determine what causes them, and study their effects on Earth including plate tectonics.Virginia: K.1; 1.1; 3.1; 5.1; 5.6; 5.7; 6.1; 6.3; ES.2; ES.7; ES.10North Carolina: 6.E.2.2; EEn.2.1.1; EEn.2.3.1

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Future Forecasters ● ● ● ●Discovering Fossils ● ● ● ●Stream Study ● ● ● ●What Grows There? ● ● ● ●Ready, Set, React! ● ● ●Classification 101 ● ● ●Atomic Attraction ● ● ●Shake, Rattle, and Roll ● ● ●Power of Nature ● ●


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Scouts/Youth Activities

Scouting

Scout ProgramsMuseum educators, with the assistance of Scout leaders, conduct activities from Scout handbooks to complete Try-Its, Badges, and Interest Projects.

Both Boy and Girl Scout groups discover the world of nature and science through VMNH Scout Programs. These programs engage Scouts through exposure to natural history artifacts and specimens, interaction with research scientists, hands-on activities, and outdoor experiences. Scouts make new friends and build self-confidence while earning badges.Please visit our Web site for updates or contact the museum for more information.

Scout SaturdaysVMNH Scout Saturdays offers both Boy and Girl Scouts opportunities to earn requirements for badges throughout the year. Come as a troop, pack or on your own. Pre-registration is required. Call or visit our Web site for more information.

Scout SleepoversJoin us after-hours for an exciting night of exploration led by our experienced educators. VMNH staff will work with scout leaders to plan programs that address reqiurements.

When: Friday nights; Please call or e-mail for date availability. Includes: Badge program, a pizza dinner, continental breakfast and sleepover patch.

Group size: The minimum is 15 Scouts with a maximum of 35. Only Scouts and their adult chaperones are allowed to attend. Siblings cannot be accommodated.

Fee: $40 per Scout. One chaperone is required for every five Scouts; additional chaperones will be $10 each. Leaders are included in the fee.

Registration: Pre-registration is required. A sleepover agreement and permission forms will be mailed to the leader.

Payment: Full payment and signed permission and medical forms are due fourteen business days prior to the event.

Summer Adventure CampsVMNH Summer Adventure Camps are designed to provide children and youth with hands-on learning experiences in the great outdoors and at the museum. Contact the museum or visit the Web site for more information.

Youth Activities

Youth VolunteersThe museum is looking for Youth Volunteers ages 13 to 17 to work with museum staff with special events, camps, after-school programs, tours, and various other projects. After working as a Youth Volunteer for a year, an experienced volunteer can graduate to become a Youth Interpreter. Call the museum or download an application from our Web site.

VMNH offers children ages 3 to 5 the opportunity to experience natural history first-hand with the Doodle Bugs! program. The hour-long programs include imaginative stories, fun activities, games and crafts that spark creativity. Programs are held at 10 a.m. and repeated at 3 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $5 per participant. Pre-registration is required one week prior to each event. A program may be cancelled if the minimum number is not met.

VMNH offers engaging natural history programs for home school students. Each program is held on the second Wednesday from September to May from 10 to 11:15 a.m. unless otherwise noted. We also included enrichment programs from 3 to 4 p.m. on select dates to build upon programs and offer more in depth explorations. Programs are divided into two age groups; 6-9 and 10-15. Call or visit our Web site for more information.

Out-of-School ProgramsVMNH provides meaningful learning experiences after school hours. We can deliver programs wherever groups meet such as community centers, churches, schools, and parks. Contact the museum and see how we can extend learning while having fun.



Adventure Classroom

Distance LearningThe VMNH Adventure Classroom is an exciting vehicle to connect the museum to learners wherever they may be! Using technology as the medium, together we will explore nature from a multi-disciplinary perspective that will spark imaginations, enhance curricula, and support the Virginia, North Carolina, and national educational standards. From the barrier islands of Virginia’s Eastern shore to a paleontological dig site, the VMNH Adventure Classroom will examine Virginia’s natural heritage in a global context, engaging participants with leading scientists and educators who work with them to uncover its rich biological and geological history and development. The ability to connect to other videoconferencing facilities across the Commonwealth, the VMNH Adventure Classroom will connect the museum with teachers and students to solve complex science problems relevant to all Virginia citizens. Let us know how we can connect with you! Find out more [email protected], or call 276-634-4185.

For Teachers

Suzanne M. Lacy Education CenterThe Suzanne M. Lacy Education Center consists of two grade-appropriate classrooms, a comprehensive Teacher Resource Center (TRC), and a computer and distance learning classroom. The TRC is home for live animals that are viewed by visitors and used in education programs. Students can learn about unique characteristics and habitats while observing and handling the animals.

● Trout Tank — VMNH is a partner of the Trout In the Classroom program created by Trout Unlimited.

● “Corny” the Corn Snake ● “Sheldon” the Painted Turtle ● Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches ● “Speedy” the Red Eared Slider Turtle

Educational KitsEducators and scientists design educational kits to be used alone or in conjunction with existing school curricula. All kits correlate with Virginia Standards of Learning and North Carolina Standard Course of Study and present scientifically accurate information with current educational methods and materials.Educational Kits available:

● The Backboned Seven ● Virginia Rocks ● Dino-Mite! ● The Fossils of Virginia ● I-Mail: Messages about Insects ● Tropical Rain Forests ● Virginia Indians

Rental fee is $25 per kit for a two-week rental and is due at check-out. Thanks to local support, kit rental is complimentary for Martinsville City and Henry County Public Schools. For more information about kits, please call or e-mail the museum. For kits available in the Charlottesville Central Region, visit www.vmnh.net.

Professional DevelopmentOur professional development programs offer engaging and memorable personal experiences with natural history. VMNH educators and scientists provide presentations on natural history topics through teacher workshops, short-courses, and professional development institutes.

Virginia Institute for Integrative STEM-H Education (VIISHE)With support from the Tobacco Indemnification Commission, VMNH will be delivering two, two-week long immersive programs for middle school teachers in the southwest and southern areas of the Commonwealth. The Virginia Institute for Integrative STEM-H Education (VIISHE) will give teachers information and materials and allow them to go back to the classroom to generate more students “STEM-H ready” for future education and careers. During VIISHE, teachers will earn up to 80 certification points for attending an 80-hour session, and graduate candidates can apply for three graduate credits through a Virginia public university.

VIISHE will be open to fifty teachers, who will be taught to facilitate STEM-H education, in order to enhance their credentials, support critical thinking skills, increase science, math, engineering and healthcare literacy and enable the next generation of innovators to succeed. VIISHE presenters will share their STEM-H skills, design new and innovative curricular connections, and explore available local STEM-H academic and commercial resources. With VMNH and a range of presenters from other museums, institutes of higher learning, governmental agencies, and STEM-H businesses, these two institutes will provide valuable knowledge and resources for a full scope of teaching skills and enhancing STEM-H education. For more information, contact Dr. Denny Casey, VMNH Director of Education and Public Programs and VIISHE Coordinator 276-634-4184, [email protected].


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Lifelong Learning

The museum provides a variety of educational opportunities for all ages through professional development courses, lectures, field trips, and special interest workshops, and it offers a unique and inspiring environment with experienced and approachable staff—both conducive to lifelong learning.

Master NaturalistsThe museum is home to the Southwestern Piedmont Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalist. The chapter began its first training curriculum in the fall of 2007, and new training sessions are held in the fall of each year. After attending 40 hours of training, participants complete volunteer projects in the areas of education, citizen science, and stewardship. For more information including application information, contact the museum or visit www.vmnh.net/virginia-master-naturalist-program.

Southwestern Piedmont Chapter

Programs

InterpretersVMNH interpreters are an active group of volunteers committed to educating and inspiring the public about Virginia’s natural history. From leading groups of museum visitors to participating in training workshops, social events, and group field trips, VMNH Education Volunteers work closely with museum staff in an inclusive, dynamic, and team oriented environment.

To learn more about joining the VMNH Education Volunteer team, call the museum or e-mail [email protected] for an application.



Sleepovers, Celebrations

Sleepovers

Planning a birthday party? The museum is the perfect place to have a Dino-mite celebration! VMNH offers themed birthday parties presented by museum education staff.

Themes include:

● Butterfly Magic ● Dinosaur Discovery ● Virginia Indians ● Ocean Adventures ● Explorers

Parties include a private party room for two hours, free admission to exhibits, plates, cups, napkins, forks, and a hands-on

activity. Customized party bags are available from The Museum Store.

The PALEO Café can provide special treats and beverages. Call 276.634.4189.

Call the museum for more information and to reserve your date.

Public Sleepovers

Join us after hours for an exciting night of exploration with a specia l themed sleepover planned especially for you, full of hands-on programs led by experienced educators.

Themes include:

● Who Stole the Fossil? ● Mad Scientist ● Paleontologist Exploration ● Science in Action ● Museum Discovery ● Starry Night (extra fee)

When: Fridays, 6:30 p.m. to 9 a.m.

What: Themed program, pizza dinner, evening snack, and continental breakfast.

Group Size: Minimum of 15, maximum of 35. The museum reserves the right to cancel a sleepover if minimum is not enrolled. Only children and their adult chaperones are allowed to attend. Unregistered siblings cannot be accommodated.

Fee: $40 per participant. One chaperone is required for every five children; additional chaperones are $10 each.

Registration: Please call 276-634-4185 or e-mail us at [email protected] is required. Sleepover details and a confirmation form will be mailed.

Payment: Full payment is due seven business days prior to the event along with a signed confirmation form.

Please visit www.vmnh.net for a list of scheduled dates or for more information.

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Earth Day

Earth Day

FestivalFestival

VMNH hosts family festivals throughout the year. Each festival is a unique, educational, family-oriented experience. Enjoy exciting displays, shows, discussions, and crafts. Have fun while learning about Virginia’s natural history.

Reptile Day September 21, 2013Slither your way into the Virginia Museum of Natural History and witness some of the most exciting cold-blooded creatures around. Experience over 200 live snakes and other reptiles, and enjoy special presentations by reptile experts Mark Kilby and Keith Farmer along with reptile-themed games and crafts throughout the day.

The Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) is an agency of the Secretary of Natural Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia. VMNH is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers, Southeastern Museums Conference, Natural Science Collections Alliance, Virginia Association of Museums, Museum Store Association, and the Virginia Association of Science Teachers. The VMNH Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization.

Executive StaffDr. Joe B. Keiper, Executive DirectorRyan L. Barber, Deputy DirectorGloria W. Niblett, Director of Administration and ServicesDr. Dennis A. Casey, Director of Education and Public ProgramsDr. Nancy Moncrief, Acting Director of Research and Collections

Education and Public Programs StaffDr. Dennis A. Casey, Director of Education and Public ProgramsDebbi Bryant, Administrative AssistantJo Carter, EducatorChristy Deatherage, Museum Education CoordinatorGlenda Hairston, Out-of-school Education CoordinatorAlly Lary, Education CoordinatorAnn Mallek, Central Outreach Education CoordinatorNancy Newman, Central Outreach EducatorSusan Walton, Eastern Outreach Education Coordinator

Production StaffRyan L. Barber, EditorJessica Davenport, Managing EditorMelody Cartwright, Art Director

Festivals

Piedmont Kite FestivalMarch 22, 2014Join us for the fifth annual Piedmont Kite Festival at Jack Dalton Park. Festival goers will participate in family-oriented activities and games to explore the power of the wind. Enjoy live music and food. Bring your own kite or decorate and fly one of ours!

Festivals

Earth Day FestivalApril 26, 2014Join us for the sixth annual Earth Day Celebration. Participating students will take part in a variety of SOL – based education programs throughout the day. Indoor and outdoor programs will focus on conservation, environmental education and natural resources. Earth Day at VMNH will be a fun and educational event that you and your students won’t want to miss!

Festivals are located at the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (unless otherwise noted.) Festivals are free with the price of museum admission. For more information, visit www.vmnh.net.


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Non-ProfitOrganization

U.S. Postage PaidMartinsville, VAPermit No. 456

21 Starling AvenueMartinsville, VA 24112

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VMNH is located on Business Route 58 at 21 Starling Avenue in Martinsville, VA between the YMCA and First Baptist Church.

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