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| Discovering the Museum |
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For Grades Pre K - 1 Learning Outcomes: Students will: Make connections between art and historic objects viewed at the Albany Institute and objects they own or see daily. Begin to understand the difference between art and function Teacher Planning: Time Required: 60 minutes Materials/Resources: White paper, Markers/Crayons, Push pins/ tape Technology Needed: computer and internet (suggested) Activity 1: Discuss the objects the students saw at the museum. What would they like to hang on their bedroom wall? Talk about the difference between the objects the students saw in the museum and everyday objects including the following characteristics: Age Value Purpose Maker Location One of a kind or Mass produced Refer to the Albany Institute’s website, to the collections page. Remind students visually as to the some of the objects they saw at the museum. What makes an object in a museum special? Do you have an object you would put into a museum? Why or Why not? Assessment: Optional Closure Activity: Have students bring in their favorite object or draw it and display them throughout the classroom or school. Supplemental Information: www.albanyinstitute.org/collections/index.htm New York Curriculum Alignment: The Visual Arts - Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 Social Studies - Standard 1 ELA – Standards 1, 3, 4
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