Artisans, Alchemists, Chemists: Highlighting Minerals & Us

Description

This “Highlights” tour is a unique, interactive learning experience designed specifically for school groups. Join us as we learn about how minerals have been used and studied throughout history, from Copper Age artisans to modern chemists working on the cutting edge of technology.

In Part 1 of this learning experience, students will take a guided tour through our permanent collection and hear stories about how long-ago scientists came to identify the elements that make up our world. In Part 2, students will independently explore our new Earthly Matters minerals exhibit and complete a worksheet designed to spark their curiosity and test their observational skills. Finally, in Part 3, one of our museum educators will guide students through an interactive game where they evaluate the characteristics of one of the most valued elements throughout history—gold!

Please note that, due to space limitations in the Earthly Matters exhibit, this experience has a lower capacity than our other offerings. A maximum of 30 students may be booked at a time, and groups will be divided into smaller groups to rotate through each station.