Middle and High School Students
Discover the historical context. Create the future.
Engage and empower your students with these field trip options. Take advantage of our free in-gallery activities and on-site student worksheets, such as our Take a Closer Look (PDF) chaperone guide or Artifact Analysis (PDF) student activity designed for use in any gallery!
Find more On-Site Student Worksheets!
Enhanced Field Trips
Enhanced Field Trip Days
Field trip visitors on these dates will have the opportunity to participate in our drop-in activities throughout the building, including artmaking, special gallery activities, and hands-on object experiences, all focused on the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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IDEA Stations
IDEA Stations
Deepen your gallery experience at our IDEA stations, which complement the themes and sections of the Chicago: Crossroads of America exhibition.
At the stations, students actively analyze and interpret the past. Facilitated by trained staff and volunteers, these 20-minute hands-on experiences work best with a group size of about ten students at a time.
Exhibitions
Recommended Exhibitions
Visit these engaging exhibitions recommended for middle/high school students during your field trip! And check out our Classroom Resources for corresponding learning guides.
