Students learn about domestic life from around the world and from different time periods, enabling students to make connections about where and how people have lived and interacted with objects.
Max. 45 students
The following list of objectives includes many possible concepts that may be included on a tour. Not all of these objectives will be covered on every tour. If there are certain objectives you definitely want covered, please include this information when you request your tour.
Explore works of art that provide information about where people live, the items they have in their home, or the activities they partake in while they are at home.
· Discuss the meaning of home. Understand that there are different types of homes.
· Looking at works of art, ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding.
· Partake in multisensory activities that encourage close looking, active listening, expressive movement, and exploration through touch.
Experience cultural diversity by examining a selection of artworks from various cultures and time periods.
· Identify similarities and differences in people's characteristics, habits, and living patterns. Make comparisons to their own experiences.
· Explain the difference between past, present, and future time. Discuss how some aspects of culture have stayed the same while others have changed over time.
Image credit: Winslow Homer, Cerney-la-Ville—French Farm, 1867, Oil on panel, 10 3/4 x 18 1/4 inches, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Merle J. Trees 1940-1-3
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