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Discovery Kits

The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History loans portable kits for in-class use by teachers and students. Discovery Kits contain museum specimens, videos, books, and activities. All kits are available for a rental fee of $10.00 per week. Please call the Education Program office at 303-492-1666 or send an email to museumed@colorado.edu for more information or to schedule a kit rental.

For Grades K-5

Dinosaurs: Bring these fascinating creatures "alive" in your classroom.
Bats: Delve into the fascinating world of bats in myth and reality.
An example of a 'Bat Kit'
The very popular "Bat Box" (click on image for more detailed version)

For Grades K-8

Owls in the Food Chain: Investigate food chains and habitats of North American owls and their prey.
Bug Box: Enter the captivating world of insects and spiders.

For Grades 3-8

Excavations at Rock Creek: Examine an archaeological excavation in Boulder County.
Rocks From Space: Learn what meteorites are and how to identify them.
Raptor Adaptations: Study the adaptations of North American birds of prey.
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