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Natural History Summer Explorations
This free virtual summer program series in 2020 allowed students to explore the world of natural history science in a fun and interactive way! Each week we explored a different natural-science-based theme and provided a suite of daily live webinars, videos, activities, and projects.

Who should participate?
We welcome all levels, but Natural History Summer Explorations are recommended for students entering Grades 3-7 in fall 2020.
What will I do?
- Participate in one live webinar every day
- Learn from museum scientists and educators
- Gain natural history science skills
- Dive deeper into the week's featured content with extension videos, activities, and projects

Sessions:
- July 13-17, 2020: Deep Sea Animal Adaptations
- July 27-31, 2020: Paleo Art - Edge of Extinction
- August 3-7, 2020: ¡Descubre la historia natural! (primarily in Spanish)
Cost:
Free
Scientists and educators you'll meet

Dra. Vanessa L. González, Científica de Genómica Computacional

Odalys Lugo Morales, Educadora de Museo

Dr. Marcos Caraballo Ortiz, Botánico

Juan Pablo Hurtado, Educador de Microscopía

Dra. Adela Roa-Varon, Ictióloga

Dra. Gabriela Farfan, Mineralogista

Dance teaching artists Kylie Murray and Sara Lavan from the Local Motion Project.

Zoologist Allen Collins

Paleontologist Karma Nanglu

Ocean Educator Lara Noren

Paleontologist Advait Jukar

Palynologist Vera Korasidis

Ichthyologist Kate Bemis

Alia Payne, Maryland Institute College of Art

Marine Debris Artist Bonnie Monteleone

Marine Biologist Andrea Quattrini
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