Ohio Animal Adaptations
Teeth, Beaks, and Furs
All living things have the same basic needs, but each species has unique adaptations to help it survive.
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Teeth, Beaks, and Furs
All living things have the same basic needs, but each species has unique adaptations to help it survive.
Students will use real Museum artifacts and replicas to tell the stories of the four main eras of Indigenous people who once populated Ohio.
Big Bird's Adventure
When the lights go down, the “stars” shine inside the Nathan and Fannye Shafran Planetarium.
Why Do We Have Seasons on Earth?
Find out the real reasons we have seasons! We’ll see seasonal changes in the skies from Cleveland, with additional views from other parts of the globe.
Identification, Classification, and Rock Cycle Introduction
Are you losing your marbles when it comes to getting sedimentary students interested in the rocks beneath their feet?
Analyze Your Snacking Behavior with Museum Mantis Research
Join this real-life investigation of how praying mantis hunting behavior gives us insights into our own eating habits.
Journey back in time to hear the exotic star myths of the early civilizations of India, Egypt, China, and Mesopotamia.
Immerse yourself in the Solar System and discover what makes it go round. We will talk about the formation of the Sun, planets, and moons.
The Sun, Moon, and Sky for Little Ones
Explore the heavens with your students as we view the nighttime sky in the Shafran Planetarium.
How Stars Are Born, Live, and Die
Follow the cycle of a star’s life from its birth in a nebula to its final end. Discover red giants, white dwarfs, supernovae, and black holes.