School
Groups can participate in daily activities like helping to give leafcutter ants their leaves, or experimenting with magnets. Outside they can manipulate the movement of water in the Science Park, or explore the Woodland Garden. A school group visit also allows students to schedule a hands-on workshop. Examples of workshop topics include ecology, biology, animal tracks, clouds, astronomy, and engineering. Opt to camp-in for a night at the museum that includes fun workshops and a morning nature hike.
supports classroom learning in:
Science.
topics covered:
Physics, Ecology, Technology, Animals, Plants, Weather, Engineering, Hiking.
contact info
Name: Greg DeFrancis, Associate Director & Director of Education.
Phone: 802-649-2200 ext. 228
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Montshire Museum of Science
The Montshire Museum of Science is an award-winning science center with over 150 exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology housed in a spacious and light-filled building. The exploration continues outside in David Goudy Science Park, the Woodland Garden, and along the nature trails bordering the beautiful Connecticut River.
contact info
Hrs: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
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Scouts
Groups can participate in daily activities like helping to give leafcutter ants their leaves, or experimenting with magnets. Outside they can manipulate the movement of water in the Science Park, or explore the Woodland Garden. Opt to camp-in for a night at the museum that includes fun workshops and a morning nature hike.
supports scout badges in:
Science.
topics covered:
Physics, Ecology, Technology, Animals, Plants, Weather, Engineering, Hiking.
contact info
Name: Greg DeFrancis, Associate Director & Director of Education.
Phone: 802-649-2200 ext. 228
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Montshire Museum of Science
The Montshire Museum of Science is an award-winning science center with over 150 exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology housed in a spacious and light-filled building. The exploration continues outside in David Goudy Science Park, the Woodland Garden, and along the nature trails bordering the beautiful Connecticut River.
contact info
Hrs: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>
Camp
Groups can participate in daily activities like helping to give leafcutter ants their leaves, or experimenting with magnets. Outside they can manipulate the movement of water in the Science Park, or explore the Woodland Garden. Opt to camp-in for a night at the museum that includes fun workshops and a morning nature hike.
topics covered:
Physics, Ecology, Technology, Animals, Plants, Weather, Engineering, Hiking.
contact info
Name: Greg DeFrancis, Associate Director & Director of Education.
Phone: 802-649-2200 ext. 228
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Montshire Museum of Science
The Montshire Museum of Science is an award-winning science center with over 150 exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology housed in a spacious and light-filled building. The exploration continues outside in David Goudy Science Park, the Woodland Garden, and along the nature trails bordering the beautiful Connecticut River.
contact info
Hrs: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM.
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.
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Homeschool
Groups can participate in daily activities like helping to give leafcutter ants their leaves, or experimenting with magnets. Outside they can manipulate the movement of water in the Science Park, or explore the Woodland Garden. Opt to camp-in for a night at the museum that includes fun workshops and a morning nature hike. Montshire also offers special days for homeschoolers to explore science in unique and fun ways.
supports classroom learning in:
Science.
topics covered:
Physics, Ecology, Technology, Animals, Plants, Weather, Engineering, Hiking.
contact info
Name: Greg DeFrancis, Associate Director & Director of Education.
Phone: 802-649-2200 ext. 228
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Montshire Museum of Science
The Montshire Museum of Science is an award-winning science center with over 150 exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology housed in a spacious and light-filled building. The exploration continues outside in David Goudy Science Park, the Woodland Garden, and along the nature trails bordering the beautiful Connecticut River.
contact info
Hrs: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM.
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>>