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 8
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. | HUMAN BODY GALLERY Science Buzz kiosks BIG BACK YARD SCIENCE ON A SPHERE SCIENCE LIVE THEATER: Attack of the Nanoscientist, Wheel of the Future, Surface Area, Spirit of the Mummy |
| I. HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE | B. Scientific Inquiry | The student will understand that scientific inquiry is used by scientists to investigate the natural world in systematic ways. | BIG BACK YARD SCIENCE LIVE THEATER: Attack of the Nanoscientist, Wheel of the Future, Surface Area, Spirit of the Mummy |
| I. HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE | B. Scientific Inquiry | The student will use multiple skills to design and conduct scientific investigations. | EXPERIMENT GALLERY EXPLORATIONS: Measurement SCIENCE LIVE THEATER: Spirit of the Mummy |
| 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 civilizations and cultures worldwide. | Science Buzz kiosks SCIENCE LIVE THEATER: Attack of the Nanoscientist, Spirit of the Mummy , Wheel of the Future, Surface Area |
| 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. | HUMAN BODY GALLERY Science Buzz kiosks SCIENCE LIVE THEATER: Maria's Metamorphosis, Spirit of the Mummy |
| III. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE | A. Earth Structure and Processes | The student will identify Earth's composition, structure and processes. | SCIENCE ON A SPHERE EXPERIMENT GALLERY BIG BACK YARD MISSISSIPPI RIVER GALLERY COLLECTIONS GALLERY EXPLORATIONS: The Science Museum Rocks, Environments |
| III. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE | A. Earth Structure and Processes | The student will investigate the impact humans have on the environment. | MISSISSIPPI RIVER GALLERY BIG BACK YARD EXPLORATIONS: Environments, Journey on the River, The Science Museum Rocks |
| III. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE | B. The Water Cycle, Weather and Climate | The student will investigate how the atmosphere interacts with the Earth system. | EXPERIMENT GALLERY DINOSAURS & FOSSILS GALLERY EXPLORATIONS: Air & Weather, The Science Museum Rocks |
| III. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE | C. The Universe | The student will compare objects in the solar system and explain their interactions with the Earth. | EXPERIMENT GALLERY |