Grades 2-12: November and December Specials from the Amon Carter Museum


November and December Specials from the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas
Monday, November 10 - 10:30 to 11:30 CST – Student Program – Art Work - $45 (Registration deadline 11/6)


(grades 4–12) Students travel behind the scenes and learn about fascinating career opportunities in an art museum. They interact with art professionals from various museum departments and make connections between the skills and knowledge needed to work in the arts and what they are learning in the core content areas of their curriculum.
Feature student program for November – Images of American Indians - $100 per site (up to 50 students) Various times, November 17, 18 and 25. This program may also be requested on your preferred date by contacting nancy.strickland@cartermuseum.org

(grades 2-8) November is National American Indian Heritage month. The Amon Carter Museum holds some of the most beautiful and important paintings, photographs, and sculpture depicting Plains Indians created by nineteenth-century artists. During this broadcast, students will use images to analyze and discuss Plains Indian culture. As well as developing an appreciation for fine art and learning more about the culture of American Indians, this program is designed to develop critical thinking and written language arts skills.
Monday, December 1 – 1:30 to 2:30 CST – Student Program – Art Work - $45

(grades 4–12) Students travel behind the scenes and learn about fascinating career opportunities in an art museum. Students dialog with participating art professionals from various departments within the museum and make connections between work in the arts and the core content areas of the curriculum.
Feature student Program for December – The Snow Show - $100 per site (up to 50 students)
This program may also be requested on your preferred date by contacting nancy.strickland@cartermuseum.org

Students investigate the scientific and mathematical intricacies of individual snowflakes while viewing and discussing how American artists have depicted the beauty and wonder of snow and ice. Students also learn to create delicate six-pointed snowflakes.
Register: Please choose Amon Carter Museum under provider at:
http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/event_search.asp
Please contact me with questions or to assist you with registration.