School Tours: Children in Art
Kindergarten–Grade 3
Please note: The Gallery is no longer taking School Tour requests for fall 2009. Please check back on December 1 to begin requesting School Tours for winter and spring 2010. You can still review information about tours and planning self-guided visits by clicking on the links below.
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What was childhood like long ago? On this tour, students learn how art can tell stories, teach about children and people from the past, and learn to recognize different types of art, such as portraiture and sculpture. Students will be encouraged to make personal connections and interpretations, using evidence from the works of art.
Looking and Learning Skills
During four to six tour stops, students engage in activities—such as looking exercises and working in small groups—that foster conversations about works of art. The following skills are promoted:
- Describing and sharing ideas about the art
- Drawing upon prior knowledge to generate ideas about works of art
- Comparing and contrasting works of art
- Comparing childhood, past and present
Group Size: Up to 60 students
Length: 60 minutes
Meeting Location: West Building, Rotunda, Main Floor
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What is object-based teaching and learning?
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