Connecting the environment of the ancient past with the natural and cultural history of yesterday and today.















 

 

Educational Programs for Students

Discover the wonder of the Falls of the Ohio with our naturalist-led programs for students of all ages.

  Indoor Fossil Lab Descriptions          Outdoor Fossil Lab Descriptions

     Naturalist leads a school indoor fossil lab.                  School group investigates the fossil beds.

       Offered Mid November - April 30                           Offered May 1 - Late November

    Exploring the Exhibit Gallery              George Rogers Clark home site

    A class explores the exhibit gallery in the Interpretive Center.                   A re-enactor discusses life in 1803 with a school group.

          Gallery Available Year Round                                Offered April - Early November

Activity Sheets

Students use activity sheets as the explore the exhibit gallery.Our current exhibits are interesting, but not interactive. To keep your students on-task, please download these activities and copy them for your class visit. Bring pencils, we will provide a writing surface that won't scratch our exhibits. Please note that the new lobby exhibit was installed August 2011. New lobby questions have been prepared. Discard your old activity sheets.

- Grades K-1 (PDF)

- Grades 2-3       NEW for 2012 Grades 2-3 (PDF)

- Grades 4-5       NEW for 2012 Grades 4-5 (PDF)

- Grades 6 & up NEW for 2012 Grades 6+ (PDF)

 

Our programs meet Educational Standards in Indiana and Kentucky science. See how they align in the links below (PDFs):


       IN Science Standards                               KY Science Standards

 

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Created August 5, 2011, updated April 27, 2012