1. Nicole Shuster-Methods of Teaching Social Studies-March 13, 2012 CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

2. LET’S GO EXPLORING…. Let’s Go Exploring….

3. WORLD HISTORY PA STANDARD: 8.4.6.B: Identify and explain the importance of historical documents, artifacts, and sites which are critical to world history. PA STANDARD: 8.3.6.B: Explain the importance of significant historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to United States history. Standards: The Carnegie Museum of Natural History offers hands on “experimental learning” that follows the PA Academic Standards UNITED STATES HISTORY

4. TEACHER RESOURCES LEARNING BINS: Rent out bins to bring to into your classroom for more experimental hands on learning!!!

5. GROUP TOURS: Carnegie’s Fossil Tour: -1 hour tour for 2 nd through 6 th graders The Evolution of Life Tour:The Evolution of Life Tour: -1 ½ hour tour for 7 th through 12 graders Fascinating Fossil Tour: -1 hour tour for Preschoolers through Kindergarten (Each tour is matched up with PA Academic Standards, and has suggested Pre-Tour Activities) ***Many other tours are offered at the Museum that are not mentioned on the website…*** MORE TEACHER RESOURCES….

6. ADMISSIONS: Adults: $17.95 Seniors (65+): $14.95 Students with ID and children 3-18 : $11.95 Members and children under 3: Free Admission includes same-day access to both Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art. A surcharge may apply for some special exhibitions. HOURS: Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday: noon–5 p.m. Monday: Closed Open: New Year's Eve, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Mondays in July and August (closed July 4), and Christmas Eve Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day Hours and Admissions

7. START LEARNING AND PLAN YOU VISIT TODAY!!!