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Science of Small

Spark the imagination of your students with teaching objects, lesson plans and educational displays packed inside rolling trunks and available FREE for use in TN classrooms for two-week periods. Suitcase Exhibits contain hands-on teaching objects/specimens, teacher’s manual with content background, lesson plans and listings of TN state curriculum standards for grades K-2, 3-5 and/or 6-8 supported by these activities.
In the Community/OutreachTeacher or Learner3-54-86-89-12Life ScienceSTEAMSuitcases/Passports
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Scavenger Hunt

Search the museum’s permanent exhibits to find the answers to these scavenger hunt questions.
Permanent ExhibitsPink PalaceParent or CaregiverTeacher or Learner3-54-86-89-12All AgesEarth ScienceLife ScienceSocial StudiesGuide
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Tree Science Lab

This lab is focused on tree identification using dichotomous keys to decipher leaf, bark, and size differences.
Lichterman Nature CenterTeacher or Learner3-56-89-12Life ScienceEducational Program
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Owl Pellet Dissection Lab

Students are introduced to the biology and life history of owls while learning how to use dissecting instruments in the lab.
Lichterman Nature CenterTeacher or Learner3-56-89-12Life ScienceEducational Program
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Habitat Detectives

Lichterman Nature CenterTeacher or Learner3-56-89-12All AgesPK-2Life ScienceEducational Program
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Prehistoric Planet: Walking With Dinosaurs 3D

CTI TheaterPink PalaceTeacher or Learner3-54-86-89-12Earth ScienceFilms/Shows
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Extreme Weather 3D

CTI TheaterPink PalaceTeacher or Learner3-54-86-89-12Earth SciencePhysical ScienceFilms/Shows
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Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D

CTI TheaterPink PalaceTeacher or Learner3-54-86-89-12Earth ScienceLife SciencePhysical ScienceFilms/Shows
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Cuba 3D

CTI TheaterPink PalaceTeacher or Learner3-54-86-89-12Earth ScienceSocial StudiesFilms/Shows
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Apollo 11 2D

CTI TheaterPink PalaceTeacher or Learner3-54-86-89-12Space ScienceFilms/Shows
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