Museum of Science and Industry

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

Suggested for grades 2 - 8
Learn about holiday traditions around the world as you explore this annual exhibit.

• Christmas Around the World Student Guide (PDF)

Science Storms

Suggested for grades 4 - 8
Explore the science behind some of nature's most powerful phenomena - tornados, waves, lightning and more - with these resources that complement our new physics and chemistry exhibition.

• Science Storms Student Guide (PDF)
• Science Storms Phenomena Student Guide (PDF)
• Science Storms Guiding Questions (PDF)

YOU! The Experience

Suggested for grades 4 - 12
Help students gain a richer understanding of themselves and how their mind and body work by using these resources in our new health and wellness exhibition.

• YOU! Student Guide (PDF)
• YOU! Guiding Questions (PDF)

Simple Machines

Suggested for grades 2 - 8
Focus your field trip on simple machines found throughout the Museum with activities to do in the classroom and at the Museum. Be sure to check out the teacher and chaperone hints in the chaperone guide!

• Simple Machines Student Guide (PDF)
• Simple Machines Pre-Visit Activities (PDF)
• Simple Machines Chaperone Guide (PDF)

U-505 Instructors Manual

Suggested for grades 4 - 12
Prepare for your class field trip with insider knowledge about the U-505 Submarine. The U-505 Instructors Manual includes pre-visit tips, activities and interdisciplinary classroom lessons in science, writing and history.

• U-505 Instructors Manual (PDF)

Self-Guided Exploration

Suggested for all grades
m.Stories is a field trip exploration that educates and entertains. This writing activity asks students to note what they observe, understand what they're seeing and connect it to their lives, thus changing their Museum experience from passive observation to meaningful discovery.

(Documents are in Adobe PDF format)