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Crawl through an underground bear den, dig for fossils, and learn about bats, bees, catamounts, and animal adaptations. Outside, see butterflies and honeybees in the wildlife garden. In Village Park, hike through a forest of different trees. The Nature Museum’s educational programs are designed to get students outdoors whenever possible. Options include single, multi-session, and customized programs. Choose from topics such as amphibians, astronomy, bats, beavers, dinosaurs, insects, owls, and many more.

supports classroom learning in:
Science.

topics covered:
Animals, Plants, Hiking, Natural History.

contact info
Name: Jill Bruning, Education Coordinator.
Phone: 802-843-2111
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School Group Size: 20 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach. Recomm. Length of Visit: 30 minutes-2 hours. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

The Nature Museum

The Nature Museum displays the natural history of northern New England, with exhibits on local flora, fauna, and geology. The Museum is surrounded by a garden of native plants, a frog pond, and picnic tables. Behind the Museum is Village Park, a wooded trail system where visitors can amble through the forest.

contact info

Hrs: Thursday-Friday 10AM-4PM, Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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Science Museum Lesson Plan

There are a wide variety of science museums out there. From archaeological artifacts to galactic adventures in museum planetarium domes, there’s something for just about everyone!

Many science museums offer interactive experiences for youth groups such as labs and simulated space missions. Find a science museum with offerings that align with your curriculum goals for a field trip that’ll be worth while.

Put on those lab coats and goggles! Students step into the shoes of scientists. Gear up for an exploration of science and all it has to offer.

View Lesson Plan>>

Scouts

Crawl through an underground bear den, dig for fossils, and learn about bats, bees, catamounts, and animal adaptations. Outside, see butterflies and honeybees in the wildlife garden. In Village Park, hike through a forest of different trees. Also visit the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder Visitor Center offers hands-on programming led by experienced naturalists during the summer.

supports scout badges in:
Science.

topics covered:
Animals, Plants, Hiking, Natural History.

contact info
Name: Jill Bruning, Education Coordinator.
Phone: 802-843-2111
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School Group Size: 20 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach. Recomm. Length of Visit: 30 minutes-2 hours. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

The Nature Museum

The Nature Museum displays the natural history of northern New England, with exhibits on local flora, fauna, and geology. The Museum is surrounded by a garden of native plants, a frog pond, and picnic tables. Behind the Museum is Village Park, a wooded trail system where visitors can amble through the forest.

contact info

Hrs: Thursday-Friday 10AM-4PM, Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Science Museum Lesson Plan

There are a wide variety of science museums out there. From archaeological artifacts to galactic adventures in museum planetarium domes, there’s something for just about everyone!

Many science museums offer interactive experiences for youth groups such as labs and simulated space missions. Find a science museum with offerings that align with your curriculum goals for a field trip that’ll be worth while.

Put on those lab coats and goggles! Students step into the shoes of scientists. Gear up for an exploration of science and all it has to offer.

View Lesson Plan>>

Camp

Crawl through an underground bear den, dig for fossils, and learn about bats, bees, catamounts, and animal adaptations. Outside, see butterflies and honeybees in the wildlife garden. In Village Park, hike through a forest of different trees. Also visit the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder Visitor Center offers hands-on programming led by experienced naturalists during the summer.

topics covered:
Animals, Plants, Hiking, Natural History.

contact info
Name: Jill Bruning, Education Coordinator.
Phone: 802-843-2111
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School Group Size: 20 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach. Recomm. Length of Visit: 30 minutes-2 hours. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

The Nature Museum

The Nature Museum displays the natural history of northern New England, with exhibits on local flora, fauna, and geology. The Museum is surrounded by a garden of native plants, a frog pond, and picnic tables. Behind the Museum is Village Park, a wooded trail system where visitors can amble through the forest.

contact info

Hrs: Thursday-Friday 10AM-4PM, Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Science Museum Lesson Plan

There are a wide variety of science museums out there. From archaeological artifacts to galactic adventures in museum planetarium domes, there’s something for just about everyone!

Many science museums offer interactive experiences for youth groups such as labs and simulated space missions. Find a science museum with offerings that align with your curriculum goals for a field trip that’ll be worth while.

Put on those lab coats and goggles! Students step into the shoes of scientists. Gear up for an exploration of science and all it has to offer.

View Lesson Plan>>

Homeschool

Crawl through an underground bear den, dig for fossils, and learn about bats, bees, catamounts, and animal adaptations. Outside, see butterflies and honeybees in the wildlife garden. In Village Park, hike through a forest of different trees. The Museum hosts quarterly programming for homeschoolers. Also visit the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder Visitor Center offers hands-on programming led by experienced naturalists during the summer.

supports classroom learning in:
Science.

topics covered:
Animals, Plants, Hiking, Natural History.

contact info
Name: Jill Bruning, Education Coordinator.
Phone: 802-843-2111
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School Group Size: 20 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach. Recomm. Length of Visit: 30 minutes-2 hours. Registration: Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

The Nature Museum

The Nature Museum displays the natural history of northern New England, with exhibits on local flora, fauna, and geology. The Museum is surrounded by a garden of native plants, a frog pond, and picnic tables. Behind the Museum is Village Park, a wooded trail system where visitors can amble through the forest.

contact info

Hrs: Thursday-Friday 10AM-4PM, Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Science Museum Lesson Plan

There are a wide variety of science museums out there. From archaeological artifacts to galactic adventures in museum planetarium domes, there’s something for just about everyone!

Many science museums offer interactive experiences for youth groups such as labs and simulated space missions. Find a science museum with offerings that align with your curriculum goals for a field trip that’ll be worth while.

Put on those lab coats and goggles! Students step into the shoes of scientists. Gear up for an exploration of science and all it has to offer.

View Lesson Plan>>