Fernbank Museum

a CILC Content Provider

Fernbank is one of the most popular and iconic cultural attractions in Atlanta. Home to the world’s largest dinosaurs, Atlanta’s biggest movie screen and one of the largest assemblages of urban Piedmont forest in the United States, Fernbank brings science to life through immersive programming and unmatched experiences that encourage a greater appreciation of our planet and its inhabitants. Fernbank continues its 80-year environmental legacy to protectfulfilling an educational mission to inspire life-long learning of natural history.

Programs by Fernbank Museum

Creature Features: Animals and Adaptations (STEM- Life Science)

Learn about the incredible adaptations and life histories of Fernbank’s live teaching animals.

Explosive Earth: Earthquakes and Volcanoes (STEM- Earth Science)

Witness the awesome power of Earth through demonstrations that reveal what goes on beneath the surface to create awe-inspiring events.

Georgia’s Natural Regions: Geology and Ecology (STEM- Earth Science, Life Science)

Uncover the history and diversity of our state’s regions and remarkable ecosystems through discussion and a live animal presentation.

Life Stories: Plants and Animals (STEM- Life Science)

Explore the world of plants and animals through stories, audience participation and live animal encounters highlighting the basic needs of living things and their life cycles.

Living Wild: The Animal Kingdom (STEM- Life Science)

Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom with help from Fernbank’s live animal collection.Students will learn about habitats, adaptations and the important ecological roles of animals

Reflections of Culture: World Cultural Diversity (Social Studies)

Foster a better understanding of cultural diversity and how people use personal adornment to communicate social, political and economic information about themselves and the societies in which they live.

The World Above Us: Weather and Space (STEM- Earth & Space Science)

Take a journey up, up and away through Earth’s atmosphere and into space to discover the way objects in the sky affect our planet and people.

Weather Wonders: Introduction to Meteorology (STEM- Earth & Space Science)

Engage in interactive demonstrations to learn why weather changes, how clouds form and the inner workings of extreme weather events.

Type of Organization

Arts/Cultural/Museum

Contact

JaQuan Jackson groupvisits@fernbankmuseum.org
767 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta GA 30337
404.929.6306
United States

https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Fernbank Museum cover:

STEM
Professional Development/Continuing Education
Sciences
Assessment
Curriculum
Standards

Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration
2075 Lookout Drive
North Mankato, MN 56003
Phone: 507-388-3672
Email: helpdesk@cilc.org

ABOUT

LEGAL

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

A program of the South Central Service Cooperative, an Education Service Agency with its headquarters in southern Minnesota.

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