Docent Manual Museum of the Rockies . 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE MUSEUM Page
Mission Statement1
Museum Overview2
Governance3
Museum Facilities and Programs4
A Brief History of the Museum of the Rockies8
Museum of the Rockies Floor Plan 16
Museum Historical Milestones 17
Bylaws of the Volunteer Organization of the MOR 21
DOCENT PROGRAM
Welcome to the Docent Program! 1
Docent Organization 1
Docent Training Programs 2
Initial Training for New Docents 4
Docent Tours 6
Docent Resources 9
MOR Docent Organization By-Laws11
Guidelines for Observing a Docent Tour15
Tips for Jump-Starting Your Foundation Knowledge17
MOR Docent-Led Public Tour Guidelines19
LANDFORMS/LIFEFORMS
The Evolving Universe 1
Early Earth Formation 3
Landforms/Lifeforms Exhibit 4
The Time Room and Geologic Time 6
Precambrian Eon: Foundation for Landscape and Life12
Earliest Life: A Microbial World13
Mountain-Building in Montana19
Paleozoic Era: A Sea of Time and Three Dioramas21
Mesozoic Era: Age of Dinosaurs25
Cenozoic Era: The Rise of Mammals26
Landforms/Lifeforms Exhibit Themes and Key Concepts30
Glossary of Microbial World Terminology32
Landforms/Lifeforms – Background Information35
DINOSAURS
Dinosaurs Under The Big Sky 1
Dinosaurs and Geologic Time 1
Dinosaurs and Montana 2
Dinosaurs and the Museum of the Rockies 3
The Siebel Dinosaur Complex 6
Dinosaurs Under The Big Sky Exhibit 7
Introduction 8
Hall of Giants15
Mesozoic Media Center42
Hallway of Growth and Behavior42
Hall of Horns and Teeth56
Dinosaur Exhibit Themes, Major Concepts, Key Info91
Glossary from Dinosaurs Under The Big Sky 100
Dinosaurs Recommended Reading List 109
Dinosaur Teaching Materials for Tours and Dino Carts 111
ENDURING PEOPLES
Exhibit Background and Introduction 1
Origins of the People and Storytelling 5
A Mobile Lifeway 7
Diverse Resources 8
Clothing 10
The Tipi Way 15 Hunters and Gatherers 17
Decoration 22
Family and Indian Social Groups 24
Toys, Games and Entertainment 27
Indians in Yellowstone 29
Spirituality and Religion 31
Friends and Enemies 34
Indian History – Background Information 41
HISTORY HALL
Introduction 1
Natural Resources: Fur Trade and Mining 2
Transportation 5
The Military in Early Montana 8
The Tourism Industry 9
Agriculture and Homesteading11
Welcome to Yellowstone Country 15
The Rocky Mountain Fur Trade, 1810 – 184023
The Winchester Rifle, An American Icon 27
The Great Depression and The 1930s House29
That Belongs in a Museum! 40
Museum of the Rockies 50th Anniversary Exhibit44
Gadgets and Gizmos – The History Mystery Challenge46
Montana History – Background Information 50
LIVING HISTORY FARM
Exhibit Background and Introduction 1
Who Were The Tinsleys? 4
The Tinsley House 6
First Floor Interior 7
Second Floor Interior14
Farm Outbuildings and Farm Gardens and Fields15
Living History Farm Themes and Key Concepts19
Living History Farm – Background Information21
Tour Set-Up26
Living History Farm Teaching Activities28
Activities Inside The Tinsley House28
Outside Activities33
MISCELLANEOUS
Security and Safety Procedures 1
Collection Care and Management 5
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