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Outreach Materials
Bring Museum objects to your classroom with ourÌýDiscovery Kits and Classroom Kits
The University of Colorado Museum loans portable kits for in-class and home use.ÌýDiscovery Kits are carry-on sized suitcases and contain authentic museum specimens, casts, models, and information on each of the objects included. The kits can be used as a free-standing study unit or as pre- and/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 rental and pick-up time.
A Discovery Kit is aÌýcarry-on sized suitcase and contains authentic museum specimens, casts, models, and information on each of the objects included. Ìý
Discovery Kits
iShare Discovery Kits
Learn about the Paiwan—a native people of Taiwan—and the Navajo—a native people from the U.S.—through two Discovery Kits featuring hands-on objects, interactive media, and teacher guides. The iShare Project is a collaboration between the National Taiwan Museum, the Laiyi Indigenous Museum, the Navajo Nation Museum, and the University of Colorado Museum. For more information, please call the Museum Education Office at 303-492-4458.
Classroom Kits
Hands-on outreach materials featuring real and cast specimens and artifacts, tools, and in-class lesson plans specifically designed to address Colorado Academic Standards. These kits are available and include training for teachers in their districts on how to best use the kits in their classrooms.
Classroom Kits are available for:
Please call 303-492-4458 if you are interested in learning more about this project and how you can receive a kit and training for your school.
A Discovery Kit is aÌýcarry-on sized suitcase and contains authentic museum specimens, casts, models, and information on each of the objects included. Ìý