Creating the Hall of Planet Earth
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- American Museum of Natural History
- Collection:
- American Museum of Natural History
- Grade Level:
- Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary
- Abstract:
This Web site tells the stories behind the making of the museum's Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth. Along with tracking the hall's creation, the following sections also tell the story of our planet's creation. What You See Here Is Out There introduces students to the five big questions asked by Earth scientists. The Man Who Knew a Mountain takes a look at how obsidian from the Medicine Lake volcano became part of the exhibit. Expeditions explains how museum expeditions sought the answers to the five big questions introduced earlier and the challenges that had to be resolved out in the field. Scientists profiles the five-member curatorial team that helped make the hall a reality. Preparations looks at the eight steps involved in preparing many of the rocks for the exhibition. Toolkit shows in action 24 of the tools used on field expeditions. Glossary offers a brief explanation of 25 fundamental Earth science terms.
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Readings
- Media Format:
- Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML
- Conditions of Use:
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