Resources For Educators: Creatures of Light

Part of the Creatures of Light exhibition.

Bioluminescent organisms
Creatures of Light explores the phenomenon of bioluminescence. This comprehensive guide will help you explore the exhibition with your students.

Educators Guide and Materials

Cover of Educator's Guide titled "Creatures of Light" with photographs of crystal jellyfish and other bioluminescent animals

Creatures of Light Educator's Guide

Get an advance look at the exhibition's major themes and what your class will encounter. This six-page guide for K-12 educators includes a Map of the Exhibition, Essential Questions (important background content), Teaching in the Exhibition (self-guided explorations), Come Prepared Checklist, Correlation to Standards, and Glossary.

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Science and Literacy Activities

Use these resources to help students engage more deeply with the exhibition content.

Creatures of Light: Activities for Grades K-2
Creatures of Light Activities for Grades 3-5
Creatures of Light Activities for Grades 6-8
Creatures of Light Activities for Grades 9-12

More Resources

Use these free online resources before or after your visit to further explore themes presented in the Creatures of Light exhibition.

Hands-on Make Your Own Creatures of Light Ever wonder why some organisms flash, blink, or glow? Discover how by making your own land and ocean creatures that generate light. Video They Glow! Most of the deep sea is very dark, with little or no sunlight. But that doesn't mean marine animals are in the dark! Learn how these... Game Talking to Fireflies Have you ever wondered why and how fireflies flash?