Request 4th Grade Outreach

You are invited to schedule an outreach visit to your 4th grade classroom! Please coordinate with the entire 4th grade team and read all scheduling instructions closely, as they may have changed since you last scheduled with us. 

To schedule your Museum on the Move visit, you will need:

• Names and email addresses of all 4th grade teachers
• The topic you would like for your station rotations
  • Click here for a full description of the five topics and SEEd Standards covered
• A 90-minute block of time we can visit each 4th grade class
  • We can send two educators to teach simultaneously to fit your bell schedule. To do this, you must choose a date with availability for 6+ classes. See the FAQ section below for more details

Frequently Asked Scheduling Questions

These questions cover information specific to scheduling Museum on the Move. If you would like more general information about this iSEE program, click here for the overview page and here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

Need more help? Email Glynis Bawden, School Outreach Manager

What does a typical schedule look like?

We spend 90 minutes with each 4th grade classroom, and typically try to fit in three blocks each day.

                For example: 9:00 to 10:30 Class 1, 10:45 to 12:15 Class 2, Lunch, 1:00 to 3:00 Class 3

For four or more classes, we always send two educators so we can teach classes simultaneously and fit everyone in. See below for more details about scheduling multiple instructors.

If possible, having built-in transition time between classes helps us start on time. Please do not schedule Museum on the Move during morning announcements or other times that we cannot teach.

Most often, we rotate to each 4th grade classroom. We can also teach in an empty classroom or other quiet space if it can be set up for five station rotations and a whiteboard. Click here to view the full pre-visit checklist and setup instructions.

Do you really need the full 90 minutes?

Yes, we really do need the full 90 minutes! But we promise it’s not 90 minutes of sitting still. Each class includes an introduction to the topic, time to model making observations, rotations around hands-on stations, and a wrap-up discussion. Cutting the time short is like leaving a movie early and will cause students to miss out on stations or important information.

Our bell schedule is limited. What are my options?

We are happy to send multiple educators to help fit into your school day. 

If you need two educators, please select a date on the calendar that is available for 6+ classes. If you need three educators, please select a date that is available for 9+ classes.

Can I combine two classes into one time slot?

No, we cannot combine classes if the total number of students will be over 30 because of the station rotations. Instead, please select a date with more availability and we’ll send additional educators.

I don’t know next year’s bell schedule yet. Can I still schedule?

Absolutely! If you do not yet know next year’s bell schedule or all teacher contacts, you can enter placeholders and update the schedule as your visit approaches. It is very easy to make changes and even reschedule, just reach out to mom@nhmu.utah.edu 

Which topic should I choose?

It can be a tough choice! You can read the full description of each of our five topics here. Please note that Our Great Salt Lake and Artifacts are subject to availability.

Can we choose more than one topic?

Each 4th grade class can only choose one topic, but different classes can schedule different topics for the same day. It helps to have some extra transition time built into the schedule. If you have multiple classes scheduled simultaneously, only two classes can have Our Great Salt Lake or Artifacts at the same time.

Can I schedule more than one visit?

We can only schedule additional visits after all schools on rotation have been offered the opportunity to schedule. If you would like to be added to a waitlist for a second visit, please make a note in your request or click here to send the School Outreach Manager an email.

How do I prepare for my Museum on the Move visit? What setup do you need?

The most important setup is to prepare five stations for students to rotate. This is typically groups of desks pushed together or tables cleared off. You can read the full setup instructions and pre-visit checklist here. Most often, we rotate to each 4th grade classroom. We can also teach in an empty classroom or other quiet space if it can be set up for five station rotations and a whiteboard.

Do you have materials in multiple languages?

We do! Our guided notes sheets and station cards are available in all Utah Dual Immersion languages. Unless otherwise specified, we will use station cards in English and Spanish. 

Do you visit other grades?

NHMU only offers school outreach to 4th grade classrooms, but our friends at other iSEE organizations visit other grades! Click here to learn more about iSEE and the other organizations.

Is your question not addressed here? 

Click here for the guide to using the request calendar.

Click here to visit the Museum on the Move Overview Page.

Click here to see additional Frequently Asked Questions.

Click here to email Glynis Bawden, School Outreach Manager