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Education Explore the
World of
Anthropology

EDUCATION is one of the primary functions of the Museum of Man. Through programs which offer engaging and stimulating experiences, the Museum creates a dynamic learning environment for children and adults. We are committed to promoting an understanding of the diverse cultures of the world, human biology, and human ecology through quality education programs.

The San Diego Museum of Man offers a variety of resources with which to explore the worlds of physical and cultural anthropology. These include:

PASSPORT TO FUN! EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR 2008-2009: A wide range of guided and self-guided tours and workshops is available for school children and adults. Click here for complete details.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS: Lectures, demonstrations, and more, including the popular noontime 12 O'Clock Scholars lectures. Click here for information!

SPECIAL EVENTS: Information on symposia, workshops, the annual Indian Fair, and more can be found here.

HOME SCHOOL SCHOLAR PROGRAM: Are you looking for educational and hands-on activities for your home schooled scholars? The Museum of Man is offering a new program for home schooled children. Click here for more information.

DOCENT PROGRAM: Click here for details on our education-based volunteer program.

MUSEUM ACTIVITIES FOR VISITING CLASSES: Is your class scheduled to visit the Museum? Click here for special activities to prepare students for their visit, conclude their visit, or complete during their visit.

TEACHER RESOURCES include teaching aids available for check-out. Click here for details.

FREE LESSON PLANS FOR TEACHERS: Click here for Lesson Plans currently available for free download.

FOR GIRL SCOUTS: Programs designed primarily for Brownies and Juniors. Click here for information on the Mummy Patch and more!

JUNIOR FRIENDS OF BALBOA PARK: Come experience Balboa Park and earn a Junior Friends of Balboa Park Patch. Click here for information on the Junior Friends of Balboa Park program!

NOW AVAILABLE: The new College Student Pass. Click here for an informative brochure in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

ADVENTURE THROUGH TIME: a bi-national project between the United States and Mexico with the objective to support children's education. Click here for more information.

AVENTURA EN EL TIEMPO: un proyecto binacional entre Estados Unidos y México con el proposito de apoyar la educación de los niños de nuestro país vecino. Click aquí para más información

The premiere interactive DISCOVER EGYPT exhibit in the Museum of Man's Children's Discovery Center.

FOOTSTEPS THROUGH TIME: Our sister web sites offer loads of information and fun on human evolution as featured in our permanent exhibit, Footsteps Through Time.

For free lesson plans, teacher resources, and fun activities, visit
www.abouthumanevolution.net

Experience a Virtual Tour of the Footsteps Through Time exhibit at
www.abouthumanevolution.org.

Click here for information about
Island of the Blue Dolphins