Science Explorations

Part of Curriculum Collections.

Science Explorations is a series of online investigations featuring the latest scientific discoveries of the Museum’s experts. Science Explorations is a collaboration between the Museum and Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, created to promote science literacy among students in grades 3 through 10.

Educator Materials True Bugs Scientists study insects by observing them in nature and collecting them for further research. Educator Materials Space Explore astronomy, meteorites, the Earth, and the forces that make collisions happen Article Giant Squid Investigate the mysterious world of the giant squid—the deep sea. This ocean habitat is home to billions of animals, many relying... Educator Materials Squamates Snakes & lizards are highly successful vertebrates, found everywhere but the coldest and highest places on the planet. Educator Materials Bats Explore the diversity of bats - the only mammals that can fly - with these articles and online investigation. Educator Materials Animal Adaptations Scientists study animals and their environments to learn about the world’s biodiversity. Find out what Darwin learned during his...