Anthropology: Prehistoric Cultures of Ohio (grades 4 - 6)
Prehistoric people lived in Ohio for thousands of years before any Europeans arrived. Since they left no written records, we can only learn about the past by studying the traces of ancient cultures. A Museum archaeologist leads students through 11,000 years of prehistoric cultures in Ohio, using artifacts, images, timelines, and maps to illustrate what is known about these people.

Anthropology: The Science Behind Archaeological Excavation (grades 6 - 8)
At a small prehistoric village site near Dayton, Museum archaeologists are attempting to discover how native people lived 900 years ago. A Museum archaeologist demonstrates how science and geometry are applied in archaeological excavation and explains how stone and bone tools, pottery, and other artifacts hold secrets about the past.

Anthropology: Historic Native Cultures of North America (grades 4 - 6)
Native peoples living in different parts of what is known as the United States developed different ways of living dependent upon where they were located. A Museum anthropologist will display material goods of these native peoples to compare the everyday lives of the Eskimo, people of the Northwest Coast, people of the Southwest, people of the Plains, and people of the Eastern Woodlands around the year 1890.

Rocks and Minerals (grades 4-6)
Become a Mineral detective by using concepts of luster, color, hardness, etc. We will ship kits of nine different mystery minerals to your classroom and your students will use their powers of observation to figure out their names. Students will learn why rocks and minerals are important by learning about their features and uses.

Animal Homes (grades 1-3)
Your students will receive real animal homes that they can see and touch: bird’s nests, beehives, turtle shells and more. We’ll discover the different kinds of habitats that animals live in throughout the planet. Students will also see a live animal show and speak with a caretaker from our live animal department.

Live Animal Show (grades 1-12)
Through this exciting, personal animal talk, students of all ages will get the inside scoop on the animals in our live animal department. Students will learn age-appropriate lessons about how animals interact with their environments, food chains, physiology and more. This program features both exotic animals and species native to the Eastern United States. Each program will include at least five live animals; we can sometimes accommodate special requests.

TreeHouse Trek (grades 2-5)
Broadcast from our very own Mead Treehouse, this program emphasizes how forest ecosystems are maintained. Participating classes will receive materials to count tree rings and simulate the manufacture of latex in the classroom. Learn how even the smallest animals, including small humans, can have an important job in keeping a forest healthy.

Journey to Planet Earth (grades 5-8)
Take a video journey to three different parts of the world! As you “visit” locations from New York City to Mexico City, learn about environmental issues that span the globe and the impact that humans can have on the environment. Find out how people are trying to improve the environment through education, community action, and teamwork. Your students become environmental scientists as they try to figure out the best way to contain an oil spill, combat acid rain, and prevent erosion.

Genetics
We Know Why: Because of a Fly (grades 6-12)
Your students will recreate Thomas Hunt Morgan’s discovery as they reveal the laws of heredity behind the Drosophilia melanogaster they observe. A perfect complement to genetics lessons, students will be able to see for themselves how new crosses show linkage, sex-linked traits, and even mutations. This program includes the shipment of real fly specimens. Breeding flies takes between 2 to 4 days; plan accordingly.

Circuit Bending (grades 4-12)
A perfect introduction or conclusion to any electronics lesson! Your students will bring their old toys (battery powered with sound) and transform them into wacky musical instruments by connecting points on the circuit. With the help of your video conference guide and the tools we send to you, students will learn about circuits, resistance, voltage and more while they make strange and exciting “music” with their toys.

The Matter Box (grades 1-6)
Matter, matter, everywhere! Students' minds will be captivated as they explore different states of matter, and they ways these states can change. This kit includes hands-on demonstrations as well as explosive demos conducted by a museum instructor. The matter box also includes some very strange matter – from ferrofluid that your students can see and manipulate to other non-Newtonian substances that blur the lines between solids, liquids, and gases.

Energy (grades 4-7)
Discover the world through the eyes of a physicist, where all matter is energy. Students will examine the very nature of energy, its many forms and the changes it can undergo. Exciting chemical and physical demonstrations introduce students to the various properties of energy and energy conversion. The scientific method will guide students through fascinating hands-on experiments that show how energy is used every day.

Polymers & Recycling (grades 5-9)
Students will discover the magic of polymers by engaging in hands-on experiments that show how non-renewable resources are limited and how those resources can be extended though reducing, reusing, and recycling. Students will investigate the methods recycling plants use for sorting out our plastics, and how new plastics are made.

Electricity and Magnetism (grades 9-12)
Levitate small objects, lift 200 pounds using one D-cell battery – it’s not magic, it's science! Learn about electricity, magnetism, motors, and generators through engaging experiments and compelling demonstrations.