Educator Resources: Hall of Biodiversity
Part of Hall of Biodiversity.
The Hall of Biodiversity addresses the variety and interdependence of all living things. It celebrates the beauty, diversity, and abundance of life on Earth while warning of the threats posed by human activity. This comprehensive guide will help you explore the exhibition with your students.
Educators Guide and Materials

Hall of Biodiversity Educator's Guide
Get an advance look at the exhibition's major themes and what your class will encounter. This nine-page guide for K-12 educators includes a Map of the hall; Activities you can do with your students before your visit; must-read information to help you prepare; what to do when you get to the hall; Connections to other places in the Museum; Ties to New York State Standards; Pre-, During-, and Post-visit activities.
Activities
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Article
Frozen in Time
Meet an AMNH scientist who manages one of the world's largest frozen tissue collections.
Article
Secret Species
See the newly discovered species found in Vietnam by the Museum's Center for Biodiversity and Conservation.
Educator Materials
Exhibition Materials
These exhibition materials from the Hall of Biodiversity allow users to examine the different habitats on Earth and learn what factors...
Article
Endangered: Leatherback Sea Turtle
What is threatening the Leatherback Sea Turtle? Learn about this magnificent creature and what people can do to help.
Hands-on
How to Help Biodiversity
Why should you harness your house pets, be a smart shopper, and protect habitats? They're your jobs as a keeper of the Earth.
Game
Welcome to the Dzanga-Sangha
Explore three rain forest habitats to see how people, animals, and plants are all connected.
Game
What Do You Know About Biodiversity?
Invasive species, endangered species, the Endangered Species Act... test your knowledge about the variety of life on Earth with this...
Reading
What is Biodiversity?
It's the differences in this world that make all the difference! Find out why biodiversity is so important—and what you can do to...