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Outreach Material
The Museum loans portable kits for in-class use. Discovery Kits contain authentic museum specimens, models, and activity ideas. The kits can be used as a free-standing study unit or as pre- or post-visit activities when combined with a trip to the Museum. Kits are available for a rental fee of $10/week.
Please contact the Education Office to schedule a Discovery Kit rental:
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| Bats
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Delve into the fascinating roles that bats play in the ecosystem. |
Bug Box
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Enter the captivating world of insects and spiders with tools to collect, identify, and explore. |
Colorado Mammals
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Examine real fur and skulls of Colorado mammals including herbivores, carnivores, and a marsupial. |
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| Dinosaurs
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Learn about the geologic past with real fossils, fossil replicas, models, and many games, books, and activities. |
Excavations at Rock Creek
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Learn about early peoples of Boulder through an actual local archaeological excavation; includes tools, plants, and weapons. |
Fossils of the West
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Investigate life in the West millions of years ago through different types of plant and animal fossils. |
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| Native Peoples
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Explore Native American cultures through ancient and modern objects including pottery, textiles, and other trade goods. |
Owls in the Food Chain
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Investigate habitats of North American owls and their prey. |
Raptor Adaptations
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Study feathers, talons, wings, and skulls of North American birds of prey, including hawks, owls, and eagles. |
Critter Cases
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Critter cases are individual mounted specimens of Colorado birds and mammals. Great for art projects or any study that requires looking at animals up close! The rental fee for Critter Cases is $2 per case per week. You can rent as few or as many as you'd like!
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