Resources for Educators

Bosque Education Guide

This Guide is a resource book of background information, activities and curriculum suggestions to help all educators teach others (Kindergarten through 12th grade students) about the bosque. The Guide is a newly released major revision of the popular curriculum to teach about the Middle Rio Grande Valley ecosystem. The new edition is 621 pages and has activities for elementary through high school students. Click on the chapters below to find PDF downloads of selected content and activities.

DCA Invite an Educator

Explore a variety of subjects with the Department of Cultural Affairs Invite an Educator program! Designed for schools, homeschool groups, and community organizations, these programs bring museum educators and experts directly to your group through engaging lessons and activities.

Students can connect with professionals across a wide range of fields, explore topics that complement your curriculum, and participate in hands-on activities. Whether your group is interested in art, history, or science, programs can be tailored to your students’ interests and learning goals.

With programs available for all ages and grade levels ranging from pre-K through adult there’s an opportunity for everyone to discover something new. Most programs are available both in person and virtually, making it easy to bring exciting learning experiences to your group wherever you are!
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science offers virtual tours of the museum and ecology field programs though our sister site, Sandia Mountain Natural History Center.