These museum worksheets don't involve finding "the answers," but rather serve as tools to structure your visit around a given theme. Slow down, make careful observations, and engage in science discourse with your peers!
Selected Worksheets for Grades preK-1
Let's Catch Fish! Scavenger Hunt
© Ron De Cloux
How can you use the shape of a fish to identify it, and learn about where it lives?
Body Parts Scavenger Hunt
Compare and contrast animal body parts while exploring the museum.
Ocean Life Opposites
© Michael Bentley
Use observation skills to find "opposites" within aquarium animals.
Selected Worksheets for Grades 2-3
Color Vision Hunt
© David Liittschwager
Explore how patterns in nature help animals camouflage and discover how some animals see colors humans cannot!
Rainforest Necklace Scavenger Hunt
© Dave Schumaker
What types of plants and animals are found in the rainforest? How do they depend on one another for survival?
Frog and Toad Scavenger Hunt
© Clinton and Charles Robsertson
How have these animals been shaped by their environments?
It's a Match! Living Color Scavenger Hunt
© Bob Mical
How does color help animals survive? Explore the Color of Life exhibit to discover many ways animals use color.
The Sharp Eyes of a Naturalist
© Adam Fagen
Before your students explore African Hall, prepare them with fun games to practice their observation skills.
Selected Worksheets for Grades 4-5
Predator Prey Scavenger Hunt
© Tambako the Jaguar
What are some physical traits shared by different prey? By different predators?
Rainforest Necklace Scavenger Hunt
© Dave Schumaker
What types of plants and animals are found in the rainforest? How do they depend on one another for survival?
Frog and Toad Scavenger Hunt
© Clinton and Charles Robsertson
How have these animals been shaped by their environments?
Marine Invertebrate Adaptations
© Mark Actually
Observe invertebrates in an outdoor or aquarium setting to find evidence of how organisms survive.
Snakes and Lizards: Structure and Function
© Ron DeCloux
Explore the anatomy of snakes and lizards, connecting structure to function as you observe and draw live animals
Animal Adaptations Scavenger Hunt
© Ron DeCloux
Trek through the Aquarium to observe and describe animals surviving in both aquatic and desert environments.
African Safari Cards
© Isaac Lee
Explore the amazing diversity of plants, animals, and ecosystems that are found on the continent of Africa!
Selected Worksheets for Grades 6-8
Light in Air and Water
Ask questions about the light phenomenon called refraction while you explore the Academy exhibits!
Reptiles Scavenger Hunt
© Ron DeCloux
Learn about reptiles and discover adaptations that help snakes and lizards survive in their environments.
Marine Invertebrate Adaptations
© Mark Actually
Observe invertebrates in an outdoor or aquarium setting to find evidence of how organisms survive.
Selected Worksheets for Grades 9-12
Gouldian Finch Behavior
© Bill & Mark Bell
Visit the Gouldian finches in the Color of Life exhibit and discover how their head color relates to behavior.
Looking for ideas to spice up your science teaching? Our activity database features full-period lessons to integrate into your normal curriculum.
Explore key concepts of Academy exhibits to help shape your students’ field trip experience, or to learn more about our scientific research.
These exercises will encourage students to engage all five of their senses as they explore our exhibits. Best to share with chaperones!
