School Activities

The videos, books, documents and activities listed with each field trip can be used to introduce topics before the trip or to reinforce concepts after the trip.

Eco-Exploration: Biodiversity and Adaptations in Multiple Ecosystems

Video: How Wolves Changed Rivers (Grades 4-12)
Lesson: Wolves Changed the Yellowstone National Park (Grades 7-12)

The Circle of Life: Exploring Energy Through Cycles

Book: A Log’s Life by Wendy Pfeffer (Grades 1-3)
Video: How Wolves Changed Rivers (Grades 4-8)
Lesson: Wolves Changed the Yellowstone National Park (Grades 7-8)

Tree Talk: The Tremendous Life of a Tree

Handout: Tree School (Grades 4-8)
Video: Ecosystems (Grades 4-12)

What’s the Buzz: Exploring Plant Adaptations, Pollinators, and Biodiversity

Activities: Monarch Butterflies (Grades 4-8)
Video: What Happens if All the Bees Die? (Grades 6-12)
Video: The Hidden Beauty of Pollination (Grades 9-12)

Ponder This: Cantigny Ponds and Human Impact

Video: How Wolves Changed Rivers (Grades 6-12)

Pre-Visit

Q-Storm – This quick activity related to the First Division Museum in general or the Duty First exhibit can prep students for what they will see on their visit.

Social Story – Help your students prepare by sharing wayfinding information about the First Division Museum.

Tank Tech: Parts of a Tank and Tank Crew – Students can click on 5 basic parts of a tank or 5 crew positions on the google slide to learn more. They can also do drag and drop activities based on what they learned.

Post-Visit

Modern Warfare Framework

Post-Visit

Review Worksheet