Summer Science Projects
Go Nuts for Squirrels!
Created by NHMU’s Youth Teaching Youth, this activity-filled Zine explores squirrels in Utah. Become a scientist right in your own neighborhood!
Soil Stories
In partnership with Zions Bank, NHMU is proud to offer Traveling Treasures - a special traveling exhibit featuring objects from the Museum's collections. Inspired by this year's exhibit, members of NHMU's Teen Explainers created this Zine chock-full of cool activities. Download, print, and enjoy these projects created by kids, for kids.
Nature All Around Us
Need to get outdoors for a breather? Nature is all around us and the perfect place to discover new worlds. Explore your backyard, nearby park, or even the cracks between the sidewalk to discover new and exciting pieces of the world around us. Use the lesson plans below to have your students observing things a bit closer and asking questions about the world around them!
K-2nd Grade
3rd-5th Grade
All Ages
City Nature Challenge (All Ages)
Citizen Science Projects - Firebugs | Fox Squirrels | Fireflies
Practice Your Science Skills
These activities allow students to hone their science skills, explore the world around them, and expand their curiosities.
Explore NHMU's Online Collections
Many of NHMU's extensive collections are available online for scientists around the world to study - including your students! Use the printable lesson plans below to explore the online collections databases and dive into scientific research.