What is America? (6 - 12)
Overview
| Program Description: |
Students will examine the ways that artists weave narratives and tell history through their art. This tour provides students with a visual perspective on American history. |
| Available to Grade(s): |
6, 7, 8 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
Offsite Tour & Offsite Workshop |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
90 minutes |
| Availability: |
All year on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. |
| Program Location Details: |
New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street / New Britain, CT 06052 |
| Transportation Details: |
School must provide transportation |
Requirements
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Social Studies |
| Common Core Standard: |
Grade 8: United States History II Origins of the United States Democracy and National Identity |
| Art Form: |
Visual Art |
| Core Art Standard: |
Connecting Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
Students will analyze artwork in the collection for information about the national narrative told by American artists.Students will discuss the symbols and elements of art used to convey h... Read more
Students will analyze artwork in the collection for information about the national narrative told by American artists. Students will discuss the symbols and elements of art used to convey historic moments in American history. Students will create their own art piece centered around their experiences and American history.
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