Educational Tours Grades 4-12

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African Overview
Explore the African gallery and learn about predator/prey displays, geographical features, a Moroccan merchant home, a savannah bush and watering hole, the bamboo forest and a Masai lion hunt. Cultural exhibits including ceremonial masks are interspaced with wildlife dioramas.
WMAS: Social Studies A.4.4; B.8.10; C12.2; Language Arts C4.2, 3
Arctic Overview
Explore the complexity of life and the constant struggle for survival in regions of sub-zero temperatures as we progress through the Arctic gallery with student participation, and discover how wildlife and the native Inuit have adapted to this harsh environment. Handle animal skins and cultural artifacts as you learn about how the people and animals struggle for survival.
WMAS: Social Studies A4.4; B4.1; B.8.11; B.12.10; Language Arts C4.2, 3
Indians of the Southwest and Northwest Coast
Contrast the daily lives, customs and ceremonies of desert Southwest and temperate Northwest peoples. The Southwest segment features a tour of a Hopi Indian dwelling and a close look at a selection of Kachina dolls, while the Northwest portion focuses on fishing, whaling and traditional masks.
WMAS: Social Studies A.4.4; B.4.1; A.8.; Language Arts C4.2, 3
Indians of Yesterday and Today
View a contemporary Native American powwow, the Plains Indian buffalo hunt and Woodland Indians rice gathering. Learn how the environment influenced the development of these different lifestyles, through exploring objects and role-play.
WMAS: Social Studies A.4.4; B.4.1; A.8.9; E.8.9; Language Arts C4.2, 3
Indians Overview
Four Indian lifestyles will be compared in this tour, emphasizing such factors as the importance of the buffalo to the Plains Indians and how dry, desert conditions shaped the lives of the tribes of the Southwest. Explore how American Indians adapted their food, shelter and clothing to their environment.
WMAS: WMAS: social Studies A.4.4; E.4.3; E.8.9; Language Arts C4.2, 3
Rainforest Overview
Walk through our replica Costa Rican rainforest. Amongst the 78 trees filled with epiphytes and vines, learn of the interdependence between plants and animals as well as their various defenses and adaptations, and how some of these benefit humans. Among the many animals highlighted: jaguar, spider and howler monkeys, tarantulas, bats, common boa, sloths and capybara.
WMAS: Science E.8.2,7,8; F.4.1,2,3; Language Arts C4.2, 3
Third Planet Overview
Explore our home planet, Earth, where earthquakes rumble, the land splits, volcanoes erupt and mountains rise. Enter the Third Planet exhibit to learn what forces changed our earth, and wonder at the rise and extinction of the dinosaurs.
WMAS: Science: A.4.1; A.8.1; B.8.1; E.4.1,2; E.8.2,5; F.4.1, F.12.5; Language Arts C4.2, 3
Living Oceans Highlights
Oceans cover 75% of our earth's surface and influence the weather of our planet. View the majesty of the family of mollusks, see their beauty and unusual character. Dive in the Caribbean Sea and see how life changes as we go deep into the water. Look through an early diving bell and see many fascinating creatures.
WMAS: Science B.8.1; F.4.1, 3; Language Arts C4.2, 3
Streets of Old Milwaukee
Learn what it was like to live in Milwaukee 100 years ago. See rug beaters, kerosene lamps, a buggy whip and traditional clothing as you look through windows of the homes and shops that once lined our streets.
WMAS: Social Studies A.4.4; A.8.9; A.12.9; B.4.1; D.4.3; E.8.9; Language Arts C4.2, 3
European Village Overview
Learn about European history and culture, the immigration movement and the cottage industry of 1875-1925 as you view 33 ethnic homes and shops. (Holiday Traditions will be the focus of tours given November 24 through January 15.)
WMAS: Social Studies A.4.4; A.8.9; E.4.3; Language Arts C4.2, 3