These programs last 25 minutes and involve safe, hands-on activities with scientific specimens. Educational programs are available beginning the day after Labor Day through the third week of May.
Program Fee: $35 per class + museum admission.
Dinosaur Eggs and Babies (Available only on Thursdays and Fridays)
What challenges does a baby dinosaur face while it is developing inside the egg? What adventures might it have once it hatches? Students will listen to a story about young dinosaurs found in Oklahoma and participate in engaging activities and experiments. Download Educational Program Guide PASS: PreK Science Process 1.1, 1.3 | Physical Science 2.1 | Life Science 3.1, 3.2 Kindergarten Science Process 1.1–1.3 | Physical Science 1.1 | Life Science 2.1, 2.2 OAS: K-LS1-1 | Science Practices 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
Creature Features
Fur, feathers, scales and slime! Students will meet some interesting Oklahoma animals and learn what features make them similar and different. Download Educational Program Guide PASS: PreK Science Process 1.1, 1.4 | Physical Science 1.1 | Life Science 1.3 Kindergarten Science Process 1.1, 1.3 | Physical Science 1.1 | Life Science 2.3 OAS: K-LS1-1 | Science Practices 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
Natural or Not 
How can you tell the difference between things you find in nature and things that people have made? Students will classify a variety of objects to decide if they are natural or produced by humans and learn how people use natural resources, such as oil, in everyday life. Download Educational Program Guide PASS: PreK Science Process 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 | Physical Science 2.2 | Earth/Space Science 4.1 Kindergarten Science Process 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 | Physical Science 1.2 | Earth/Space Science 3.1 OAS: K-ESS2-2 | Science Practices 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
Discovery Room Programs
Discovery Room sessions and programs are unavailable at this time. Please check back soon or contact our Visitor Services department at 405-325-7797 or email visitor.samnoblemuseum@ou.edu.
All About Amphibians
What makes amphibians unique? Students will learn all about amphibians by observing live salamanders and tadpoles and participating in an exciting activity that takes us through the life cycle of a frog. Download Educational Program Guide PASS: PreK Science Processes and Inquiry 1.1, 1.4 | Physical Science 2.2, 2.3 | Life Science 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 Kindergarten Science Process 1.1, 1.3 | Physical Science 1.1, 1.3 | Life Science 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 OAS: K-ESS3-1 | Science Practices 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
From the Earth
Natural resources are things we use every day! What kinds of things do you use and where do they come from. Get ready to find out in this interactive Discovery Room Session. Download Educational Program Guide PASS: Science Process 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 | Physical Science 1.1 OAS: K-ESS2-2 | Science Practices 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
