Museums: Worlds of Wonder Journeys Gr 4 #28

Why does the author include a map of the United States on p. 34?

• to show cowboy trails

• to show the route of the Apollo 17

• to show the locations of the museums

• to show where Sue's skeleton was found

What is special about MonstroCity?

• It has marine animals.

• It has an old-fashioned carnival.

• It is the only playground at a museum.

• It is made from recycled materials from St. Louis.

Which of the following can be found at the National Air and Space Museum?

• Apollo 11

• train ride

• smokejumpers

• cowboy statues

Which museum is home to Sue?

• Field Museum in Chicago

• City Museum of St. Louis

• World Forestry Center in Portland

• American Cowboy Museum in Houston

Which group of people were NOT part of the first American cowboys, who are honored at the American Cowboy Museum?

• Native Americans

• African Americans

• Canadians

• women

Which of these statements about the City Museum is an OPINION?

• It is in an old shoe factory.

• It has an amazing playground.

• Bob Cassilly designed the museum.

• More than 10,000 sea creatures are in the World Aquarium.

Which of these statements about the World Forestry Center is a FACT?

• Everyone should visit this museum.

• It will make you appreciate trees.

• It has a map of forests around the world.

• It is the most important museum in the world.

Which of these statements about the American Cowboy Museum is an OPINION?

• It is located in Texas.

• It teaches surprising facts.

• It is part of the Taylor-Stevenson ranch.

• It was opened by an African- American family.

Which of these statements about the National Air and Space Museum is a FACT?

• The Ride Simulator is the most exciting ride.

• The moon rock you can touch there is really cool.

• It is home to Sputnik I, the first satellite to orbit Earth.

• It is interesting to learn about the spacecraft there.

Which of these statements about the Field Museum is an OPINION?

• Sue is the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found.

• You can handle a model of Sue's tooth there.

• It is scary to get close to Sue's real five-foot-long skull bone.

• The museum is located in Chicago.