Minnesota Academic Standards: Science K-12
Science Museum exhibits can be a wonderful resource to extend and support your learning goals. Use the matrix to identify museum galleries that have exhibits that will support student learning as outlined in the MN Academic Standards for Science. Questions about specific standards correlations or which specific exhibit areas are most appropriate can be directed to .
Note: All parts of the standard or every benchmark may not be addressed. Use your Free Educator Pass to preview exhibits or contact us to customize your field trip.
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Grade 7
Strand |
Sub-Strand |
Standard |
Science Museum Galleries and Field Trip Support materials or programs |
| I. HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE | A. Scientific World View | The student will understand that science is a way of knowing about the world that is characterized by empirical criteria, logical argument and skeptical review. | ALL GALLERIES Science Buzz kiosks BIG BACK YARD EXPLORATIONS: Air & Weather MATHPACKS: Magnifying Cells SCIENCE LIVE THEATER: Maria's Metamorphosis, Attack of the Nanoscientist |
| I. HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE | C. Scientific Enterprise | The student will know that science and technology are human efforts that both influence, and are influenced by, society. | HUMAN BODY GALLERY |
| I. HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE | D. Historic Perspectives | The student will understand how scientific discovery, culture, societal norms and technology have influenced one another in different time periods. | MISSISIPPI RIVER GALLERY HUMAN BODY GALLERY DINOSAURS & FOSSILS GALLERY Science Buzz kiosks BIG BACK YARD SCIENCE LIVE THEATER: Maria's Metamorphosis, Wheel of the Future, Surface Area, Spirit of the Mummy, Attack of the Nanoscientist |
| IV. LIFE SCIENCE | A. Cells | The student will understand that all organisms are composed of cells that carry on the many functions needed to sustain life. | HUMAN BODY GALLERY MATHPACKS: Magnifying Cells |
| IV. LIFE SCIENCE | B. Diversity of Organisms | The student will understand that living systems, at every level of organization, demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function. | HUMAN BODY GALLERY EXPLORATIONS: Change Your Brain |
| IV. LIFE SCIENCE | C. Interdependence of Life | The student will understand that within ecosystems, complex interactions exist between organisms and the physical environment. | MISSISSIPPI RIVER GALLERY EXPLORATIONS: Journey on the River, Environments |
| IV. LIFE SCIENCE | E. Biological Populations Change Over Time | The student will understand how biological evolution provides a scientific explanation for the fossil record of ancient life forms, as well as for the striking similarities observed among the diverse species of living organisms. | DINOSAURS & FOSSILS GALLERY EXPLORATIONS: The Science Museum Rocks |
| IV. LIFE SCIENCE | F. Flow of Matter and Energy | The student will understand how the flow of energy and the recycling of matter contribute to a stable ecosystem. | HUMAN BODY GALLERY MISSISSIPPI RIVER GALLERY Science Museum Dermestid Colony on Level 3 |
| IV. LIFE SCIENCE | G. Human Organism | The student will understand human body systems and their relationship to disease. | HUMAN BODY GALLERY Science Buzz kiosks |