Educator Resources: Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth

Part of Hall of Planet Earth.

A wide shot of the Museum’s Hall of Planet Earth, including the Wallace Gilroy Bronze Earth model in the center of the frame.
This hall uses specimens, models, videos, and interactives to investigate the history and composition of Earth and the ongoing processes that shape it. 

Educators Guide and Materials

Cover of Educator's Guide titled "Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth" featuring an image of Gottesman Hall and close-ups of rock specimens.

Hall of Planet Earth 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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Science and Literacy Activities

Hall of Planet Earth: Science & Literacy Activity for Grades 3-5
Hall of Planet Earth: Science & Literacy Activity for Grades 6-8
Hall of Planet Earth: Science & Literacy Activity for Grades 9-12

Guided Explorations

Guided Exploration: How Earth Formed

More Resources

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OLogy: Earth

Hands-on activities and interactives for kids, including "Plates on the Move" and "Edible Earth."

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OLogy: Climate Change

Hands-on activities and interactives for kids, including "What Is the Greenhouse Effect?" and "Make a Terrarium."

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OLogy: Water

Hands-on activities and interactives for kids, including "Living on Ice" and "Be a Water Saver."

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Seminars on Science: Online Graduate Courses for Educators

Connect to educators, researchers, and collections at the Museum without ever leaving home. Six-week courses include "Earth: Inside and Out," "The Ocean System," and "Climate Change."