Based on the National Park System's Junior Ranger program this is our Junior Docent Program. By completing a Junior Docent activity book and saying the Junior Docent pledge, you can become a Junior Docent and win an official Junior Docent Badge.
Pledge
The Junior Docent Pledge
“I promise to go to many other museums. And to protect the specimens in our world. And to share what I learned with my friends and family.”
Activities
A Look Inside our Junior Docent activity book
The following activities are among those featured in our Junior Docent program.
Activity 1: Word Scramble
Materials: pencil
The words of these specimens are mixed up. Unscramble them and have fun seeing them.
- ztaqur — _______ (Hint: I am in the rock collection.)
- hesaelsl — _______
- haskr hotto — ____ ____ (Hint: check first page.)
- azni — _____
Activity 2: Scavenger Hunt
Materials: pencil
Look around the museum and find the items.
- Ammonite
- Titanium Aura Quartz
- Petrified Wood
- Bison Fur (Hint: bison fur and petrified wood in the same bag.)
Activity 3: Create Your Own Rock
Materials: pencil, markers (ask staff for coloring supplies)
Make a rock design and name your work.
Name: __________________
Activity 4: Create Your Own Fossil
Materials: pencil, markers (ask staff for coloring supplies)
Same thing, but with fossils. Design it and name your work.
Name: __________________