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Object Kits

Loan kits are available for pickup at the Museum on Friday afternoon and must be returned within two weeks. Loan kits may be mailed to teachers outside the Jackson area. The teacher will be responsible for the postage to return the kit to the Museum. Most object kits contain information and activities appropriate for grades three to six.

Subject areas include:

Mammal Skulls: Tattletale Teeth
Invertebrates: No Bones to Pick
Fossils: Chapters in Stone
Fur, Feathers, Shell, Scales, and Skins: Vertebrate Classification
Black Bears
Mussels: A Key to Freshwater Clams
Sea Shell Kit
Ocean Exploration
Watersheds
Tracks and Trails of Mississippi Mammals
Butterflies
Birds
Plants
Dinosaurs

Object kits should be scheduled several weeks before they are needed.

Videos

Over 200 videos are available for loan from the museum.

Videos must be requested at least two (2) weeks in advance.

Videos are mailed to teachers outside the Jackson area and should be returned promptly after one week via mail or U.P.S.

Teachers are responsible for return postage.

Call or write the education staff for more detailed information about videos.

Subject areas include:
Animal Behavior Animals - General Birds Black Bears Earth Science/ Physical Science Ecosystems and Food Webs Endangered Species/ Biodiversity Fish/Fishing Fossils, rocks and minerals Habitats/ Loss of Habitats	Health Insects/Other Invertebrates Issues/ Environmental Mammals Plants Reptiles and Amphibians Scientific Method Water/ Water Conservation Where Land Meets the Water Miscellaneous

Kids Club

For Pre-K through high school students, Kids Club offer games, puzzles, and other fun activities related to the Museum’s permanent and special exhibits. You will also find ideas for age-appropriate science projects and experiments.

Dragonfly Shoppe

In addition to shirts, caps, jewelry, and toys, our gift shop offers a fine selection of books and educational aids to help students explore the natural world.