Field Trips, Outreach, and Educator Resources 

Thanksgiving Point field trips provide students with interactive learning experiences that align with Utah’s educational standards. Venues, like the Museum of Natural Curiosity, Butterfly Biosphere, Farm Country (coming soon: Curiosity Farms), and the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life, offer students a chance to explore science, nature, history, and more through hands on activities and exhibits.  

• Engaging activities: Students can interact directly with exhibits, making learning fun and memorable. 

• Guided programs: Our staff leads students through the venues, sharing knowledge and answering questions. 

• Tailored Experiences: Field trips can be customized to fit the age and needs of your students, ensuring a meaningful visit.  

Schedule a field trip

If you can’t bring your students to Thanksgiving Point, our outreach programs bring hands-on science learning to you! Thanksgiving Point educators will come to your school, providing interactive lessons and materials that align with Utah science curriculum. These programs are perfect for schools that are far away or have limited field trip budgets.  

• STEM-focused lessons: We bring hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities directly to your classroom.  

• Customizable content: Each program is tailored to meet the needs of your students, ensuring engaging and relevant lessons.  

• Flexible Scheduling: We work with your school to find a time that fits into your schedule. 

Learn more about school programs

Thanksgiving Point offers a range of educator resources to help teachers work within the Utah core curriculum. These tools are designed to support what students learn during a field trip or outreach program and can be used to enhance your classroom curriculum.  

• Curriculum guides: These guides are aligned with Utah’s educational standards and help you prepare students for their visit and follow up afterward. 

• Online resources: Access videos, activities, and lesson plans that can be used in your classroom or for remote learning.  

Learn more about teacher resources