| Content Provider | Penn Museum | |
| Contact Information | Erin Jensen jensenle@upenn.edu 3260 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States Phone: (215) 898-4066 Fax: (215) 898-4262 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | No more than 30 for optimal experience | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 1 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Foreign/World Languages, Social Studies/History | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Fine Arts | |
| Program Description | What was it like to live in ancient Rome? Discover the answer as you participate in an interactive gallery presentation led by docents in Penn Museum’s Roman Gallery. View and discuss artifacts that illustrate various aspects of daily life for the Romans. Examine childhood toys and learn about the educational system, see examples of portraiture and personal adornment, discover the variety of materials used to make domestic utensils, and understand the significance of the Emperor’s imprint on coins and public monuments. | |
| Program Format | The interactive program is broadcast from Penn Museum’s Rome Gallery. Two docents explain daily life in ancient Rome through the use of artifacts on display and additional object reproductions. The format is as follows: 1. Welcome and Introduction 2. Explanation of mosaics: what materials were used, where they were found, why they were used, and what they depicted 3. Discussion of childhood with an emphasis on toys and education 4. Examination of Roman portraiture and what they illustrate of Roman life 5. A look at objects related to adornment and grooming (jewelry, clothing) 6. Discussion of how the Emperor made his presence known through the Empire 7. Summary 8. Time for additional questions and answers | |
| Objectives | The participant will: 1. describe common objects found in ancient Roman households. 2. analyze and interpret artifacts. 3. develop an appreciation for the similarities and differences between their lives and those of ancient Romans. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | Fine Arts NA-VA.5-8.4 Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures -Students analyze, describe, and demonstrate how factors of time and place (such as climate, resources, ideas, and technology) influence visual characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of art Foreign Languages NL-FL.K-12.2 Cultures (Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures) -Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied -Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied Geography NSS-G.K-12.2 Places and Regions -Understand the physical and human characteristics of places NSS-G.K-12.4 Human Systems Understand the processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement World History NSS-WH.5-12.3 ERA 3: Classical Traditions, Major Religions, and Giant Empires, 1000 BCE-300 BCE -how major religions and large-scale empires arose in the Mediterranean basin, China, and India, 500 BCE-300 CE | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | Pennsylvania Geography 7.3 Human Characteristics of Places and Regions History 8.4.A World History: Contributions of Individuals and Groups 8.4.B World History: Historical Documents, Artifacts and Sites 8.4.C World History: Impact of Continuity and Change World Languages 12.4.A The Role of Culture in Classical World Language Acquisition Arts and Humanities 9.2.A Historical and Cultural Contexts: Context of works in the arts 9.2.D Historical and Cultural Contexts: Historical and cultural perspectives 9.2.E Historical and Cultural Contexts: Historical events and culture impact works in the arts | |
| Program Length | 60 minutes (may be shortened by request) | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | Available Mondays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (EST), with a minimum of three weeks notice. Other days by request, depending on gallery availability. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | By Request Cost: $125.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | Payment in full is due 2 weeks prior to the program date. | |
| Cancellation Policy | Programs are non-refundable. Cancellations due to technical difficulties, school closings, or those received 48 hours in advance may be rescheduled for no additional charge. Rescheduling is subject to gallery availability. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP Internet 2 | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Connections are initiated from Penn Museum. When booking, please provide your site's IP address. A test connection will be scheduled one week prior to the program date. Penn Museum uses a Polycom unit. |
