Virtual Early Explorers: Mountains

March 2022's theme was Mountains!

A child holds a colored pencil and works on a collage.

Photo by Tamara Martz.

 

At-Home Activities:

A Dall sheep headband made with a paper plate and a strip of brown paper, next to a drawing of a Dall sheep. A crayon track rubbing is next to the drawing.

  • Explore Dall Sheep: Discover a fascinating Alaska mountain animal with three hands-on crafts.

  • Mountain Seed Art:  Create a collage of layered mountain habitats and terrain.

  • Volcano Experiment: Explore Earth’s volcanoes with this outdoor science experiment.

  • (Courtesy of PBS Kids) Learn more about Denali, hear about Walter Harper’s first ascent, and get a look at climbing gear that were used over a hundred years ago.

For activities designed for kids ages 6-12, go to the Virtual Junior Curators page.

 

 

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