Animal Architects

by North Carolina Zoo

Discover some of the creative ways animals build their homes, nests, or community housing.

For Grades K-5

Friday, July 30, 2021

1:00 pm ET

45 minutes

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Think Like an Anthropologist

by Penn Museum

Artifacts share clues that help us learn about world cultures. Step into the role of an anthropologist to unpack interesting information that artifacts can tell us, just by using your eyes. Learn the skills to de-code secrets about artifacts by closely observing, questioning, and talking about them. Bring along a pencil and a paper to track your field notes as we look closely at objects related to the ancient skies.

For School-Aged

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

1:00 pm ET

45 minutes

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Preparing for Eternity: False Doors

by Penn Museum

What did the inside of an ancient Egyptian tomb look like? What did people take with them into the afterlife? Students learn about hieroglyphs, tomb offerings, and false doors—ancient Egyptian passageways between the worlds of the living and the dead. Students then create their own false doors by drawing hieroglyphs, ancient Egyptian art motifs, and the things they’d take to the afterlife.

For School-Aged

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

1:00 pm ET

45 minutes

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A Day in the Life of a School Girl in Nairobi

by Penn Museum

Nairobi is a cosmopolitan city in the heart of East Africa. Hear about it from someone who grew up there! Let Grace Ndicu be your guide as you see the sights (the daily commute to school, time on the playground, extracurricular activities), play some Kenyan games, and meet people, ranging from city dwellers to the suburbanites. Students engage in actual activities drawn from student life in Kenya and discuss the characteristics of a “home.” Discover how much meaning can be found in the simplest activities of your daily life.

For School-Aged

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

1:00 pm ET

45 minutes

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Mapping the World Around Me

by Penn Museum

Did you know there was a science to map making, called “cartography”? By looking closely at maps, you can learn more about how people visually interpreted the land they interacted with over time. Investigate key features that help you read most maps and discover elements that make each map unique alongside a Museum educator. Then practice your hand as a cartographer by designing a map of your own that celebrate your community or favorite space.

For School-Aged

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

1:00 pm ET

45 minutes

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Objects of Protection: Incantation Bowls

by Penn Museum

Incantation bowls were made in the Middle East roughly 1,500 years ago and were used to protect people from evil. The designs and text were meant to confuse and trap evil spirits. Join Museum educators to learn how they were used, then create your own incantation bowl to bring you good luck and keep bad things away!

For School-Aged

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

1:00 pm ET

45 minutes

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