Themed Discovery Programs Seasonal programs focus on four specific topics. These programs are designed to enhance student visits to the museum by involving them in object based, sensory learning activities that help teachers reach curriculum goals. All programs and activities are adapted to the individual learning levels of participants, and incorporate State Goals for Learning. Teachers booking Themed Discovery Programs are mailed a Pre-Visit Kit to be used in the classroom to enhance learning before the museum visit. The kit includes a video on the topic, activities, and a bibliography of books and videos.
Kits are to be returned to the museum on the day of the school visit.
Groups registered for programs are self-guided in the museum, to allow groups to study exhibits at their own pace. Teachers are provided with gallery guides and worksheets to aid tours of the exhibits. Groups should plan to spend about one hour viewing exhibits and the two audio visual programs. The Spirit of the Animals. American Indians believed that all things are related and contribute to one's survival.