Educational Resources

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PreK- 1st grade

Explore the museum using your five senses. This one is appropriate for preK through 1st grade with the assistance of an adult.

Covers Virginia’s Foundation Blocks for Early Learning for Science #1, VA SOL K.3, K.5 

5 Senses Scavenger Hunt

K-2nd grade:

Explore the museum, alphabet-style. This one is appropriate for K-2nd grade with the assistance of an adult. Students will practice making observations and recognizing the association of objects with appropriate letters and sounds. 

Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

Third Grade: 

This one is based on exhibit content and addresses several third grade science standards, including simple machines (3.2,) matter (3.3,) ecosystems (3.5,) and the water cycle (3.7.)

Museum Scavenger Hunt

For more information, contact Christine Matyseck at matyseckc@portsmouthva.gov.