Educator Resources: Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites

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This hall uses specimens to investigate the origins of meteorites, their journey through space and fall to Earth, and the wealth of information they contain.

Educators Guide and Materials

Cover of Educator's Guide titled "Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites" featuring images of Hall of Meteorites, a crater, space, and close-up of cells.

Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites Educator's Guide

Get an advance look at the exhibition's major themes and what your class will encounter. This eight-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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Grab-and-Go Field Trip Resources

All Grades

These easy-to-use worksheets encourage students to observe, sketch, compare, and develop evidence-based arguments during their visit. Educators can use them as is, adapt them to their students' needs, or create their own using suggested prompts. No pre-lesson or formal planning required.

Grab-and-Go Field Trip Resources

Science & Literacy Activities

Meteorites: Science & Literacy Activity for Grades 3-5
Meteorites: Science & Literacy Activity for Grades 6-8
Meteorites: Science & Literacy Activity for Grades 9-12

Specimen Observation

Use this activity with any specimen in the Museum.