Clues For The Classroom

Special virtual resources teachers and students.

November 13, 2023

How trees survive winter

When trees first evolved, they existed only in the tropics and for good reason—50 percent of the tree is water. Cold temperatures…

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August 18, 2022

Firearms in Pop Culture

Firearms have been a staple in pop culture since the late nineteenth century. Wild west shows gained popularity in the 1880s, with…

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August 18, 2021

Don’t Fence Me In: A Draper and Science Kids Adventure

The Future of Wildlife Resides in the Hands of the Youth That was one of several take home messages that youth participants…

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The blog will feature various surprising bird facts.
March 22, 2021

Raptors Aren’t Always What You Expect

There are many surprises in the natural world. Some are due to our own false interpretations and conclusions, others are due to misinformation we have been given, as well as information that at one time was considered true but has been disproven….

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Fig. 1: Cadzi-Codsiogo, painted hide, Eastern Shoshone, ca. 1900. Tanned cow hide and pigment. Museum Purchase, Mary Jester Allen Collection. NA.702.31
November 19, 2020

Diverse Cultures of the Northern Plains Indian Peoples

The Northern Plains Indian peoples have diverse cultures from tribe to tribe. This engaging and interactive curriculum resource will take you and…

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Comanche moccasins. NA.202.1183
October 7, 2020

Plains Indian Cultures: Yesterday and Today

Objectives Students will learn about Plains Indian cultures, comparing the past and the present. Students will compare Plains Indian objects from the past…

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