For Educators

The Spitzer Hall of Human Origins presents key and cutting- edge evidence - fossils, genetic data, and artifacts - that scientists use to assemble the evolutionary story of our taxonomic family, the hominids. This comprehensive guide will help you explore the exhibition with your students.

Educators Guide and Materials

Spitzer Hall of Human Origins Educator's Guide

Spitzer Hall of Human Origins: Activities for Grades K-4

Spitzer Hall of Human Origins: Activities for Grades 5-8

Spitzer Hall of Human Origins: Activities for Grades 9-12



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Use these free online resources before or after your visit to further explore themes presented in the Hall of Ocean Life Exhibition.

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    • The Museum's Hall of Human Origins exhibit offers the most comprehensive evidence of human evolution ever assembled, from our earliest ancestors millions of years ago to modern Homo sapiens.

      This comprehensive and printable guide will help you explore the hall with your students. It includes:

      • Detailed background information to help you prepare for your museum fieldtrip, including an overview of the exhibition hall's key concepts.
      • An exhibit map that makes it easy to find notable objects, interactive displays, and other highlights of interest.
      • Several pre-, during-, and post-visit activities to do with your students.
      • A listing of related Museum exhibits and suggestions for how to tie them into your fieldtrip.

    • Origin

      Educators Guide

    • Topic

      Biology

    • Subtopic

      Evolution