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BELL MUSEUM PROGRAMS

The Bell Museum's programs offer in-depth exploration and discovery on specialized topics in science and natural history. Programs can be conducted at the Bell Museum or in your school. Experienced instructors engage students in interactive learning using hands-on activities as well as artifacts and objects from the museum's collections. Program content meets national science standards, particularly in the development of inquiry skills. The workshops are designed to be adaptable to the learner's grade level.

Creepy Crawly Insects
Insects are the most successful organisms on the planet. They may also be the most misunderstood and maligned. Find out why we couldn't live without them. Meet a variety of insects (and handle some) such as giant hissing cockroaches, 10-inch African millipedes, flesh-eating dermestid beetles, and honey bees.

Length: 1 hour
Cost: $55
Grade: K-5
Size: Maximum 40 students

The Amazing Bell Museum Adaptation Presentation
This energetic and highly participatory program explores the adaptations that aid animals in their survival. See live turtles and learn how their bodies are designed to fit their habitats.

Length: 1 hour
Cost: $2 per student
Grade: 3-8
Size: 30-250 students

Butterflies & Moths
In this highly interactive workshop, students will learn to identify butterflies and moths, to explore how wing color influences survival, and to investigate feeding habits of these fascinating and beautiful insects.

Length: 1 hour
Cost: $55
Grade: Grades 2-8
Size: Maximum 40 students

Predators & Prey
Students are challenged to rethink assumptions about predators and prey as they explore the important concept of animal interdependence. A video presentation and active learning exercises challenge students to track the populations of a pack of wolves and a herd of deer.

Length: 1 hour
Cost: $55
Grade: Grades 2-8
Size: Maximum 40 students

Minnesota Black Bears
Black bears roar to life as museum interpreters demonstrate winter survival techniques and bear behavior. To learn how bears are equipped to live in the wild, we'll transform a student or teacher into a growling, prowling bear. Students will learn about bear family structures and explore the challenges faced by animals whose full-time job is finding food.

Length: 1 hour
Cost: $55
Grade: Grades K-5
Size: Maximum 40 students

To register, e-mail registrations@bellmuseum.org or call 612-624-9050.



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