FIELD TRIPS - Think outside the Classroom

Attention Teachers - Book your 2009 - 2010 Field Trips TODAY!

The Museum offers content-rich experiences outside the classroom that expose children to science and the natural world. Field Trips are developed to broaden children's knowledge of science, make connections to their own lives, and spark imaginations that lead to life-long learning. All programs are designed to address grade appropriate Nevada State Science Education Standards. www.doe.nv.gov/standards.html

Pre-registration is required for all field trips and programs

Please call (702) 384-3466 ext. 226 for prices and scheduling of your field trip. If you are on INTERACT, you may also obtain more information about the Museum and field trips by going to: the INTERACT Desktop, Global Resources, Beyond-the-Classroom and click on the LVNHM icon.

NOTE: ALL FEES WAIVED FOR AT-RISK SCHOOLS!!! (FOR A LIMITED TIME)

• Field trips are available Monday through Friday at 9:30am, 11:00am or 1:00pm.

Programs are approximately 1 hour long.

Group Sizes 10 – 120 students (Students will be separated into 1-4 groups depending on size of group)

• As a CHOLLA Member The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is exempt from some Bus Black Out Days. Dates and times are available by registration and will fill quickly so call today to get more information or schedule: Education@lvnhm.org or pthomas1@interact.ccsd.net

Learning Safari
Safari to the African Savannah, explore the deep sea, time travel to the prehistoric past or wonder at the marvels of the Mohave. See unique animals from around the world!
Theme & Focus: Everybody Needs a home - Identify animal habitats within diverse environments and An Animal's Fight for Survival - Understand that living things adapt to their ecosystem for survival.
Galleries visited: Wild Nevada, Africa, Prehistoric, & Marine.
Grades: Pre-K through 4th

Science Sleuths
A gallery interpretive experience with a Science Lab that engages students in observation and other science process skills. Grades: 4th & 5th
Group Size 10 – 60 Students (Students will be separated into 1-2 groups)
Theme & Focus: Observational & Reasoning Skills
Galleries visited: Wild Nevada, Marine, Prehistoric, Classroom
Grades: 4th & 5th
 

Early Explorers
Young learners will enjoy this five gallery interpretive tour packed with mysterious animals, fun activities, and engaging content created to develop language, cognitive skills.
Theme & Focus: I Spy Animals - Observe & describe animal attributes
Galleries visited: Animal Families, Africa, Prehistoric, & Marine
Grades: Pre-K and K

Museum Outreach
Underwater City: Life in the Coral Reef
This program takes place in your classroom. A teaching trunk complete with specimens, multimedia, games, puzzles, and curriculum can be followed for Coral Reef, Prehistoric and Wild Nevada.

Family Programs
Weekend Science
Weekend Science is offered every Saturday to families. This exciting program explores nature using scientific skills and processes. Families enjoy experiential learning, explorations, and investigation.