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School Programs for K-8th grade

Registration • Logistics • Lesson Plans


Registration
Registration for school programs is open. Please review program details below before submitting a registration request.

Logistics

  • Capacity: Minimum number of students required per class is 15. Maximum number of students is 30 per class; two back-to-back classes are available for a total of 60 students.
  • Program Days: Classes are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and begin promptly at 10:15.
  • Program Length: Classes are 35-45 minutes depending on lesson and grade level.
  • Chaperones Required: 1 chaperone per five students.
  • Accommodations: We are able to accommodate most students with special needs. Please call for details: 202-633-1085.
  • Public, private and home school students are welcome.

Lesson Plans

Program Title Grade Level Lesson Plan
Discovering Dinosaurs
K-1 PDF or MS Word
Animal Coverings K-2 PDF or MS Word
Classifying Shells K-2 PDF or MS Word
Insect Survival 3-6 PDF or MS Word
Identifying Minerals 3-6 PDF or MS Word
Exploring Ecosystems 4-7 PDF or MS Word
Unearthing Egypt 3-8 PDF or MS Word
QUESTIONS? Please call Gale Robertson at (202) 633-1085.

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