1. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History! http://www.carnegiemnh.org/

2. Mission Statement Carnegie Museum of Natural History collects and cares for specimens and artifacts that document the history of life on Earth. Through field studies and collections-based scientific research, we generate new knowledge and promote stewardship of the Earth and its natural resources. Through public exhibitions, programs, and educational partnerships, we share the results of our scientific research, in order to enhance scientific literacy by illuminating the processes of evolution and adaptation that have shaped the diversity of our world and its inhabitants.

3. Standards (World) 8.4.W.A: Evaluate the role groups and individuals played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development throughout world history. 8.4.W.B: Evaluate the importance of historical documents, artifacts, and sites which are critical to world history.

4. Standards (United States) 8.3.3.C: Identify and describe how continuity and change have impacted U.S. history. Belief systems and religions Commerce and industry Technology Politics and government Physical and human geography Social organizations

5. Pennsylvania History Exhibits showing Pennsylvania throughout time “Between 286-320 million years ago, the Pennsylvanian Period, North America straddled the equator. The Pittsburgh/Tri-State area was a land of tropical forests, beaches, and vast seas...” Animals that used to be found in Pennsylvania -The ‘sea scorpion’ -In PA the discovered Eurypterid Trackway is the largest known in the world.

6. Teacher Resources! Field Trip Opportunities! Guided Tours **-All tours are designed to address current Pennsylvania Academic Standards. Overnight Adventures Museum on the Move **-Special Needs Program Distance Learning Classes Much more! http://web.cmoa.org/grouptours/groups/kids/

7. Absorbing AND Doing History

8. Learning Styles Auditory Kinesthetic Visual Differentiated Instruction