Q?rius School Program: Marine Ecosystems (Grades 3-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Marine Ecosystems-Pilot Program
During this museum educator-led program, students take on the role of a school of Pacific Salmon in a role-playing game through the anadromous life cycle of salmon. Each play of the game introduces new interactions and relationships between organisms helping students examine how matter and energy flow through connected marine ecosystems. Please note that due to the pilot nature of this program, edits and changes will be made throughout the…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Program: Marine Ecosystems (Grades 3-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Marine Ecosystems-Pilot Program
During this museum educator-led program, students take on the role of a school of Pacific Salmon in a role-playing game through the anadromous life cycle of salmon. Each play of the game introduces new interactions and relationships between organisms helping students examine how matter and energy flow through connected marine ecosystems. Please note that due to the pilot nature of this program, edits and changes will be made throughout the…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Program: Marine Ecosystems (Grades 3-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Marine Ecosystems-Pilot Program
During this museum educator-led program, students take on the role of a school of Pacific Salmon in a role-playing game through the anadromous life cycle of salmon. Each play of the game introduces new interactions and relationships between organisms helping students examine how matter and energy flow through connected marine ecosystems. Please note that due to the pilot nature of this program, edits and changes will be made throughout the…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Program: Marine Ecosystems (Grades 3-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Marine Ecosystems-Pilot Program
During this museum educator-led program, students take on the role of a school of Pacific Salmon in a role-playing game through the anadromous life cycle of salmon. Each play of the game introduces new interactions and relationships between organisms helping students examine how matter and energy flow through connected marine ecosystems. Please note that due to the pilot nature of this program, edits and changes will be made throughout the…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Program: Marine Ecosystems (Grades 3-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Marine Ecosystems-Pilot Program
During this museum educator-led program, students take on the role of a school of Pacific Salmon in a role-playing game through the anadromous life cycle of salmon. Each play of the game introduces new interactions and relationships between organisms helping students examine how matter and energy flow through connected marine ecosystems. Please note that due to the pilot nature of this program, edits and changes will be made throughout the…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Program: Marine Ecosystems (Grades 3-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Marine Ecosystems-Pilot Program
During this museum educator-led program, students take on the role of a school of Pacific Salmon in a role-playing game through the anadromous life cycle of salmon. Each play of the game introduces new interactions and relationships between organisms helping students examine how matter and energy flow through connected marine ecosystems. Please note that due to the pilot nature of this program, edits and changes will be made throughout the…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Monday, June 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Monday, June 2, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Program: Marine Ecosystems (Grades 3-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Marine Ecosystems-Pilot Program
During this museum educator-led program, students take on the role of a school of Pacific Salmon in a role-playing game through the anadromous life cycle of salmon. Each play of the game introduces new interactions and relationships between organisms helping students examine how matter and energy flow through connected marine ecosystems. Please note that due to the pilot nature of this program, edits and changes will be made throughout the…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Program: Marine Ecosystems (Grades 3-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Marine Ecosystems-Pilot Program
During this museum educator-led program, students take on the role of a school of Pacific Salmon in a role-playing game through the anadromous life cycle of salmon. Each play of the game introduces new interactions and relationships between organisms helping students examine how matter and energy flow through connected marine ecosystems. Please note that due to the pilot nature of this program, edits and changes will be made throughout the…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, June 6, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, June 6, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Monday, June 9, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Monday, June 9, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Program: Marine Ecosystems (Grades 3-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Marine Ecosystems-Pilot Program
During this museum educator-led program, students take on the role of a school of Pacific Salmon in a role-playing game through the anadromous life cycle of salmon. Each play of the game introduces new interactions and relationships between organisms helping students examine how matter and energy flow through connected marine ecosystems. Please note that due to the pilot nature of this program, edits and changes will be made throughout the…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Program: Marine Ecosystems (Grades 3-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Marine Ecosystems-Pilot Program
During this museum educator-led program, students take on the role of a school of Pacific Salmon in a role-playing game through the anadromous life cycle of salmon. Each play of the game introduces new interactions and relationships between organisms helping students examine how matter and energy flow through connected marine ecosystems. Please note that due to the pilot nature of this program, edits and changes will be made throughout the…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, June 13, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, June 13, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades K-5)
In-Person Programs for Grades K-5
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades K-5 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 45 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 30 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 30 students, you must register for a second slot. Grades K-2 Program: Animal Adaptations
Discover how animals adapt to their environment by looking closely and making observations of animal specimens from the Museum’s collections. Students use observations and background knowledge to make inferences about how those adaptations help the animal to survive in its environment. Grades 3-5 Program: Identifying Minerals
What is a mineral? During this museum educator-led program, students will identify a variety of minerals by…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, June 13, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu. Q?rius School Programs (Grades 6-12)
In-Person Programs for Grades 6-12
Q?rius (pronounced "curious") is an interactive and experimental learning space that brings the unique assets of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History — the science, researchers, and collections — out from behind the scenes.
School programs for grades 6-12 are led by museum educators and designed to keep students on task for 60 minutes. Programs require a minimum of 15 students present to run, with a maximum of 35 students per program slot. If your group contains more than 35 students, you must register for a second slot.
Teachers can choose from the following program offerings Mondays through Fridays:
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE PROGRAM THAT YOU SELECT IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU DURING REGISTRATION. Bird Strike
During takeoff from Reagan National Airport, a plane collided with a flock of birds and was forced to make an emergency landing. During this museum educator-led program, students follow in the footsteps of Smithsonian scientists to determine the species of bird that brought…
Venue: Natural History Museum. Event Location: Ground Floor, Q?rius. Cost: FREE, but registration is required. Categories: Workshops.
Friday, June 13, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit naturalhistory.si.edu.