Learning About Science in a Museum

Examine information about plant, animal, and mineral resources, observe weather, tell and read stories about electrical storms, normal and excessive moisture, and tornadoes. Collect and test rocks for hardness or mineral content. Examine health concerns of the past and present. Discuss and compare with current practices the historic use of medicinal resources from the regions represented in the museum. Learn about diseases prevalent and the roles of medical personnel in the past and present.

Science is directly and indirectly related to social studies. Decisions made by social scientists must be based on sound knowledge of science.