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Go See It! New Hampshire Geography

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There’s no better way to feel like you’re part of history than to experience it, either by visiting the spot where it happened or participating in a hands-on program that lets you get closer to history. Experiential learning, which is a fancy way of saying that people learn through their experiences, helps people connect with the past and imagine what it would have been like to be a part of it.
 
Virtual field trips offer you a chance to visit places you might not be able to see otherwise. Sometimes, they’ll take you to places that are not normally open to the public. Other times, they give you an opportunity to see places that might be too far away to visit in person. Each of the “Moose on the Loose” virtual field trips will pose a question and then take you on an online journey to find the answer. Along the way, you’ll visit places around the state that will help you gather clues to help you answer the question and see history for yourself. You might even meet a few famous Granite Staters along the way. By the end of your virtual field trip, you should be able to answer the question and solve the history mystery!
 
There are also suggestions for museums or organizations where you, your family, or your class can visit to participate in a program or tour that brings the topic alive. So go see it for yourself! Or bring a traveling program to your school or group.

Virtual Field Trip: New Hampshire Rocks!

When is a rock not just a rock? Find out all the ways rocks have been used in New Hampshire for all sorts of things and "meet" some famous New Hampshire rocks along the way!

Field Trips on "New Hampshire Geography"

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America's Stonehenge
America's Stonehenge offers glimpses of New Hampshire's natural and cultural history dating back 4,000 years. Take a series of self-guided tours of the property and learn how to interpret artifacts in the museum's Archaeology Dig Pit.
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Gundalow Company
The Gundalow Company's numerous education programs both on the waterfront and in the classroom explore the natural history of the Piscataqua River. Students will learn about the human impact on the river, the river's native plant and animal species, and how the river's environment has changed over time.
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Libby Museum of Natural History
The Libby Museum of Natural History offers a wide range of exhibits and guided tours detailing the natural history of New Hampshire. Many of their programs showcase the natural aspects of New Hampshire which lured tourists to the state for both the enjoyment of its natural beauty and to interact with its many animal species.
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Mount Washington Observatory
The Mount Washington Observatory offers students the chance to connect Social Studies and Next Generation Science Standards together in one experience. In the Observatory's many classroom programs, students learn about the history of and fascination with Mount Washington, the mountain's wild weather, and the White Mountain Region.
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Museum of the White Mountains
Located on the Plymouth State University campus, the Museum of the White Mountains offers hands-on activities and guided tours of their art galleries, showcasing the White Mountain Region in different art forms.
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NH Audubon McLane Center
Learn about New Hampshire's natural history with the help of the New Hampshire Audubon Society, at the McLane Center! Located in Concord, NH, the McLane Center offers a variety of indoor and outdoor education programs that teach students about New Hampshire's vast natural beauty, and introduces ways in which students can help preserve it for future generations.
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NH Audubon Massabesic Center
Learn about New Hampshire's natural history with the help of the New Hampshire Audubon Society, at the Massabesic Center! Located in Manchester, NH, the Messabesic Center offers a variety of education programs that teach students about New Hampshire's vast natural beauty, and introduces ways in which students can help preserve it for future generations.
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NH Fish and Game
With Education Centers located throughout the state, New Hampshire Fish and Game offers a number of educational programs for students of all ages. Students learn about New Hampshire's natural resources, the native species of plants and animals, and the different land types that affect how people live in the Granite State.
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Polar Caves
Explore the glaciers that slid together to create this series of caves and passageways! A self-guided field trip to the Polar Caves is a great way to learn about the physical history of New Hampshire.
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Seacoast Science Center
The Seacoast Science Center at Odione Point offers a variety of onsite and outreach education programs on the natural history of the Great Bay area and the greater New England region. Students will learn about the native plant and animal species, the human impact on the region, and how seacoast environments have changed over time.
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Squam Lakes Science Center
Squam Lakes Science Center offers several indoor and outdoor programs for students in grades Pre-K-12. For elementary school students, docent-led programs explore the geology and geography of the Squam Lakes region.
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Woodman Museum
The Woodman Museum features the museum's vast collection of mammals, marine life, and minerals—all showcasing the natural history of New England and beyond.