A variety of resources are available for teachers and their students to use at the museum and in the classroom.
For Teachers
Our Common Core State Standards—aligned guides, activities, and classroom kits—support an active approach to learning that allows students to develop curiosity, problem solving, and discussion skills while exploring Walt's life and work.
Pre- and Post-Visit Lesson Plans
Our pre- and post-visit lesson plans include information and activities to prepare you for your visit to the museum and activities to be completed back at school to extend the learning.
- Imagination Foundation: Pixilation
- The Magic of Storytelling: Zoetrope
- The Magic of Storytelling: Storyboarding
- Imagineering: Creative Problem Solving
- Technological Innovations: Animation
Multiplane Educator Guide
The Multiplane Educator Guide presents detailed information about the Multiplane Camera, one of The Walt Disney Studios’ most important and influential technological developments. The educator guide provides supplemental materials needed for you and your students to complete the pre- and post-visit activities and includes instructions on how to build your own Multiplane Camera. The guide is aligned with Common Core State Standards and is designed to ensure that students are actively engaged in their own learning.
For Students
Students can use these comprehensive resources detailing Walt’s biography when writing reports on his life and legacy.