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AT THE MUSEUM OR IN YOUR CLASSROOM

1680 east 15th avenue · eugene, oregon 97403 · natural-history.uoregon.edu

OUTSTANDING EXHIBITSARE THE HEART OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

INSPIRE… about our natural and cultural worlds. Whether we’re delving into 

the Ice Age past or imagining a resilient future for Earth’s ecosystems, the 

museum offers an exciting array of inquiry-based learning adventures.

At the museum or in your classroom, your students can be scientists for 

a day, exploring Oregon’s geology, archaeology, and natural history. 

All programs are taught by trained museum educators and are aligned 

with Oregon and national content standards.

Our education programs propelled us into the national spotlight in 2018, helping us earn a National Medal for Museum and Library Services, the country’s highest honor awarded to museums and libraries!

Scholarships are available to qualifying schools on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit our website to learn more.

Oregon— Where Past is PresentInvestigate the cultural history of Oregon’s First Peoples, and see the world’s oldest shoes—10,000-year-old sandals recovered from Fort Rock Cave.permanent exhibit.

Navigating Knowledge: A Journey Through Museum CollectionsFrom monkeys and maps to fossils and folklore, our collections help University of Oregon scholars solve mysteries about our planet and our collective human experience. Glimpse into the vaults with UO scientists and join their ongoing investigations: Traverse land and sea to uncover life’s origins, voyage across the Pacific in search of the First Americans, find out how fossils can predict earthquakes, and more.on view through dec. 30, 2018.

Survival Architecture and the Art of ResilienceScience, technology, architecture, and art converge in a quest for resilience: What does it take to thrive amid a changing climate? Showcasing innovative designs—from mushroom-based building blocks to cardboard origami shelters—Survival Architecture blends ideas from around the world with scholarship at the University of Oregon, inspiring conversations that could change our approach to the future. on view beginning dec. 1, 2018.

Dinosaurs Take FlightSix paleo-artists take you on a Jurassic journey to uncover the mysteries of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx. A traveling exhibit organized by Silver Plume Exhibitions and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, Dinosaurs Take Flight combines original artwork with fossils, replica skeletons, and interactive media to tell the story of the origins of flight.on view jan. 18 through may 19, 2019.

The museum family just got bigger. A lot bigger. This fall we’re unveiling two new, life-size Columbian mammoth sculptures in the museum courtyard. Come meet these impressive Ice Age ambassadors and take a class photo with them!

WONDER

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H20 TodayDive into the essential nature of water—our planet’s lifeblood—through interactive displays, digital media, and scientific insights. H2O Today is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, and adapted from an exhibition developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org).on view through nov. 25, 2018.

Explore OregonDiscover the giant sabertooth salmon and other amazing animals from Oregon’s past, and take part in a dialogue about climate, conservation, and our future.permanent exhibit.

Camas Oven grades k-2

Explore Oregon landscapes and the history of Northwest Native cultures. Build a replica of a camas oven and “cook” camas bulbs—once the most important food staple of the Western Valley.

HISTORY & CULTURE

Oregon Archaeology Detective grades 3-5

Put on your detective hat and uncover clues about Oregon’s past. Develop and test your own hypothesis as you tour the exhibit Oregon—Where Past is Present.

Cultural Scene Investigation grades 6-12

Examine artifacts and traditional stories, and reconstruct a moment in Oregon’s history.

AT THE MUSEUM

Fun with Fossils grades k-2

Discover the natural history and geology of Oregon! Be a scientist for a day, handling and classifying items like fossils and volcanic rocks.

Designing for Disasters grades 4-12

When it comes to adapting to our changing environment, innovation is key. Investigate the new Survival Architecture exhibit, and join in a variety of engineering and design challenges with an eye toward a more resilient future. available beginning january 2019.

Adapt, Move, or Go Extinct grades 4-8

Investigate Oregon’s ecosystems and learn how plants and animals adapt to their changing environments.

Animal Tracks grades k-2

Who’s been wandering through the museum? Follow the tracks to find out! Learn about different animals and the clues their tracks leave behind.

Famous Fossil Find grades 3-6

Be a paleontologist for a day! Identify mysterious creatures by piecing together clues found throughout the Explore Oregon exhibit.

Ride the Rock Cycle grades 3-8

Journey through the eons and examine Earth’s dynamic geology. From sandstone to serpentinite, you’ll learn how different rocks fit into the spectacular story of the rock cycle.

Register or learn more at natural-history.uoregon.edu Still have questions? Email mnhtours@uoregon.edu or call 541-346-1694

Museum-based

learning

experiences are

available for

Kindergarten

through 12th

grade classes.

Preregistration

is required.

NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE

Programs are 60 minutes for grades K-2 and 90 minutes for grades 3-12.

The fee for museum programs is $2 per student. Teachers and adult chaperones are free.

Programs can be modified to meet your students’ unique educational needs.

What Do You Know About H20? grades 3-8

Investigate how water impacts your daily life—and how you impact the planet’s water. Explore the Smithsonian exhibit H20 Today and learn more about Earth’s most precious resource.available through november 21, 2018.

Visit our website for information about scholarships.

NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE

Oregon’s First Engineers grades 1-2

For millennia, Native Americans have used science and engineering to create tools, homes, clothing, and more—passing this knowledge from generation to generation. Explore artifacts designed by Oregon’s first engineers and try out your own engineering skills.

HISTORY & CULTURE

Investigating Artifacts grades 3-5

Explore cultural artifacts from Oregon’s four geographic regions and discover how Native Peoples used available natural resources to help them thrive in all types of environments.

Adventures in Archaeology grades 6-8

Become a history detective! Examine artifacts and oral histories to uncover clues about what life was like for Oregonians thousands of years ago.

IN YOUR CLASSROOM

Exploring Fossils grades 1-3

Discover how fossils are formed and what they can tell us about Oregon’s ancient life and landscapes.

Ancient Animals of Oregon grades 2-5

Study the skulls and teeth of modern animals and compare them with species from Oregon’s deep past, like the sabertooth cat and the mighty mammoth.

The Study of Skulls grades 6-8

Skeletons can tell us a great deal about how animals eat, see, move, and much more. Investigate the features of real skulls and bones, and discover how they help animals survive in their environments.

Bring a dynamic, hands-

on learning experience to

your school or organization.

Students explore Oregon’s

natural and cultural history

through touchable fossils,

bones, artifacts, and

a variety of fun activities.

Register or learn more at natural-history.uoregon.edu

Ice Age Creature Features grades k-1

Meet the amazing animals that roamed Oregon during the last Ice Age, and learn about the adaptations that helped them thrive in their environment. Requires a 6:1 child/adult ratio—great fun for parent volunteers!

Our outreach

programs bring

the museum

to you!

Programs are

available for

Kindergarten

through

8th grade.

The outreach fee is $60 per program (plus travel expenses for locations outside Eugene and Springfield).

All programs are one hour in length, for a maximum of 35 students.

Illustrationby Ray Troll

Outreach programs can travel to any Oregon location!

Visit our website for information about scholarships.

Still have questions? Email mnchoutreach@uoregon.edu or call 541-346-5019

Geology ProgramsTake off on a geology adventure and explore our ever- changing Earth through hands-on experiments and amazing rock specimens. Visit our website this fall for individual program descriptions.

coming january 2019!

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