Fenimore Art Museum is proud to offer special distance learning programs for our exhibit, Folk Art on Fire. This exhibition, on display until December 31, celebrates the bravery of 18th and 19th-century firefighters through the folk art of the time. Objects as varied as leather fire buckets, parade hats, and even a full-size 19th century water pump, are on view in this exhibit. Students will learning about firefighters and their important jobs, we will talk about fire safety and important things to know at home and school about how to protect yourself from fire. Students will enjoy a 45-minute virtual tour of the Folk Art on Fire exhibit, while interacting with a museum teacher who will challenge their knowledge with special trivia questions. Preparation
Preparation Materials Web Site:
U.S. National Curriculum Standards
National
• NA-VA.K-4.2 Using Knowledge of Structures And Functions
• NA-VA.K-4.3 Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols, and Ideas
• NA-VA.K-4.4 Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures
• NA-VA.K-4.6 Making Connections Between Visual Arts and Other Disciplines
• NL-ENG.K-12.4 Communication Skills
• NL-ENG.K-12.5 Communication Strategies
• NL-ENG.K-12.6 Applying Knowledge
• NL-ENG.K-12.7 Evaluating Data
• NL-ENG.K-12.8 Developing Research Skills
• NL-ENG.K-12.9 Multicultural Understanding
• NL-ENG.K-12.11 Participating in Society
• NPH-H.K-4.3 Reducing Health Risks
Program
US Grade: 1 2 3
Age: 7 8 9
Program Fee: $100
Program Length: 45 minutes
http://distance.nysha.org/