The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s “Ancient Egypt, Enter a Mummy’s Tomb
Unwrap the mysteries of ancient Egyptian mummification practices by exploring the Smithsonian special exhibit on Egypt.
By the end of the workshop students will have:
- Delve into the ancient secrets of mummification and learn about the rich history behind it.
- Learn how to write your name in ancient hieroglyphics with fun activities.
- Explore the many wonders of ancient Egypt, from the iconic pyramids to the legendary pharaohs who shaped history.
In this workshop, students ages eight and older are transported to Ancient Egypt right from their web browser using Microsoft technology.
For the best experience, please use Edge or Chrome Internet browsers to join the workshop.
Important Note: this workshop requires an active Microsoft account. To create an account, visit https://account.microsoft.com
This virtual workshop will require each attendant to have access to a computer with internet access in order to participate. Attendees under the age 18 must have a parent/legal guardian sign electronic participation agreement and be present while their child joins the workshop.
Download important files before joining the event.
- This event is online. Review the event description and requirements in advance.
- For those under 18 years of age who may be joining, it is recommend that a parent/legal guardian be with you during the meeting.
- To find the link for Online/Virtual events: Click on Click to visit. Scroll to the event date.
Microsoft Virtual Event: The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s “Hall of Fossils” Tour
Travel millions of years to the past without leaving your home.
In this workshop, students ages 8+ are transported to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History right from their web browser using 360-degree interactive imagery.
By the end of the workshop students will have:
- Explored the Smithsonian’s famous “Hall of Fossils” in 360-degrees virtually
- Learned about natural history in the Jurassic age
- Completed a fun virtual discovery hunt throughout the museum
- This event is online. Review the event description and requirements in advance.
- For those under 18 years of age who may be joining, it is recommend that a parent/legal guardian be with you during the meeting.
- To find the link for Online/Virtual events: go to the Microsoft website and use the DATE FILTER
Dive into the world’s oceans and learn about the strange and wonderful creatures living there now and those that lived deep in our planet’s past.
In this workshop, students ages eight and older are transported to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History right from their web browser using 360-degree interactive imagery.
By the end of the workshop students will have:
♦ Explored the Smithsonian’s famous “Ocean Hall” in 360-degrees virtually.
♦ Learned about the evolution of life on our planet.
♦ Completed a fun virtual discovery hunt throughout the museum.
For the best experience, please use Edge or Chrome Internet browsers to join the workshop.
Important Note: this workshop requires an active Microsoft account. To create an account, visit https://account.microsoft.com
This virtual workshop will require each attendant to have access to a computer with internet access in order to participate.
- This event is online. Review the event description and requirements in advance.
- For those under 18 years of age who may be joining, it is recommend that a parent/legal guardian be with you during the meeting.
- To find the link for Online/Virtual events: go to the Microsoft website and scroll to the event date.
Explore the wonders of air and space by learning about our solar system and the ingenuity of space exploration.
By the end of the workshop students will have:
- Taken a tour through the solar system, learning about each planet along the way.
- Learned about the tools astronauts use to make new discoveries, including the Mars rover and Voyager space probes.
- Design their own planet using Paint 3D.
For the best experience, please use Edge or Chrome Internet browsers to join the workshop.
Important Note: this workshop requires an active Microsoft account. To create an account, visit https://account.microsoft.com
This virtual workshop will require each attendant to have access to a computer with internet access in order to participate.
Audience: No age given.
- This event is online. Review the event description and requirements in advance.
- For those under 18 years of age who may be joining, it is recommend that a parent/legal guardian be with you during the meeting.
- To find the link for Online/Virtual events: go to the Microsoft website and scroll to the event date.
