Giant tubeworms
© Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institute
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The Milstein Hall of Ocean Life contains a rich array of information regarding ocean life and marine science. This guide introduces the structure and layout of the Hall. To provide focus for your visit, the "Teaching in the Exhibition" section of the guide highlights six topics that can be readily integrated into your science curriculum. Activities and additional resources are available throughout the guide.

The Hall is a challenging environment that introduces new topics and skills to your students. Teachers may encounter new material as well. Therefore, we encourage you to visit the Hall before taking your class and familiarize your students with the content of the Exhibition prior to visiting the Hall (see Before Your Visit). Exhibition materials can also be viewed before or after your visit online at: www.amnh.org /exhibitions /permanent/ ocean/.

Polar seas
© AMNH, Norbert Wu
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As an informal learning environment, the Museum offers many opportunities for self-directed learning. In visiting this Exhibition and related halls, students will be exposed to, and inspired by, wonderful artifacts and specimens supported by a range of media. Build flexibility into your plans to allow students to follow their interests.

Teaching Volunteers, with an activity cart, are available in the Hall Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.