Special Exhibition l Archaeology l Permanent Exhibition
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SPECIAL EXHIBITION TOURS
South African Photographs: David Goldblatt
May 02, 2010 - September 19, 2010
Grades 3-12
David Goldblatt is one of South Africa’s most highly regarded photographers. As both citizen and photographer, he was witness to apartheid’s infiltration into South African life. The Jewish Museum presents an exhibition of over 170 photographs by Goldblatt that focus on South Africa’s human landscape in the apartheid and post-apartheid eras.
Also see our Goldblatt Photo Contest for High School Students
Shifting the Gaze: Painting and Feminism
September 12, 2010 - January 30, 2010
Grades 1-12
Examine paintings by acclaimed artists such as Eva Hesse, Judy Chicago, Joan Snyder and Deborah Kass. Elementary school classes explore the relationship of painting and abstraction while middle and high school students consider the feminist works in relation to concepts of family, home, work, identity and symbols.
Houdini: Art and Magic
October 29, 2010 - March 27, 2011
Grades 3-12
Escape artist and showman extraordinaire, Harry Houdini captivated the world with his astonishing feats. Stunning period posters, unusual theater ephemera and dramatic photographs of Houdini’s performances are complemented by contemporary art works inspired by the American icon. School tours address a range of themes including Houdini’s immigration from Budapest, his biography as an historical figure and the power of magic and imagination.
A Hanukkah Project: Daniel Libeskind's Line of Fire
November 21, 2010–January 30, 2011
Grades PK-12
See select examples from the world’s largest collection of Hanukkah lamps through the eyes of renowned architect Daniel Libeskind in a special Hannukah installation. Join us for a Festival of Lights tour to learn about the role of light in the Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa holidays. Jewish schools can also view this exhibition of stunning Hannukah lamps as part of A Year of Jewish Holidays or Ceremonial Objects.
ARCHAEOLOGY TOURS
Archaeological Dig: Exploring the Ancient World
Grade 6
Students focus on the Middle/Late Bronze Age; the Iron Age; and the Greco-Roman period. Through a close examination of original artifacts and architectural fragments, students draw conclusions about the ways people lived long ago.
This school tour includes:
- Participation in a simulated archaeological dig;
- Exploration of the ancient civilizations galleries
- Hands-on studio art project.
Archaeological Dig PLUS Archaeology Zone
Grade 6
This program offers students an extended opportunity to participate in a simulated archaeological dig and explore Archaeology Zone: Discovering Treasures from Playgrounds to Palaces, the Museum’s interactive children’s exhibition. After digging for artifacts, students learn the methods archaeologists use to examine and analyze their finds.
This school tour plus workshop includes:
- Participation in the Museum's simulated archaeological dig
- Exploration of the Archaeology Zone exhibition
- Tour of the ancient civilizations galleries
- Hands-on studio art project
Archaeology Zone: Discovering Treasures from Playgrounds to Palaces
Grade 6
This interactive children’s exhibition reveals what happens after archaeologists unearth artifacts and bring them back to their labs for in-depth analysis. By magnifying and sketching objects, piecing together fragments, and imagining how people used these materials, students discover how cultures evolve.
This school tour includes:
- Exploration of the Archaeology Zone exhibition;
- Tour of the ancient civilizations galleries
- Hands-on studio art project
Ancient Civilizations: Development of a Culture
Grades 6-12
Students study ancient artifacts from 2000 BCE to 330 CE and discover how the Israelite community changed over time as it adopted the artistic styles of other cultures.
Educator Resource: Archaeology
PERMANENT EXHIBITION TOURS
Immigration to America*
Grades 6-8
Students consider the experience of immigration by examining paintings, photographs, and artifacts.
Educator Resource: Immigration
Narratives in Painting and Sculpture*
Grades 6-12
By analyzing original works of art, students gain insight into how artists use color, form, and medium to convey meaning.
Grades 6-8 pre-visit material (PDF) | Grades 9-12 pre-visit material (PDF)
Understanding the Holocaust
Grades 6-12
Students discuss, interpret, and establish connections between the events of World War II and works of art and artifacts related to the Holocaust.
Educator Resource: Holocaust
Art, Identity, and Change in the Modern World
Grades 6-12
Students explore paintings, sculptures, and photographs from the past 150 years inspired by historical events such as immigration, the industrial age, World Wars I and II, the Holocaust, and the Civil Rights Movement.
Grades 6-8 pre-visit material (PDF) | Grades 9-12 pre-visit material (PDF) Curriculum guide (PDF)
Writing Through Art*
Grades 6-12
Students discover how works of art can inspire creative writing and how writing ways can be a powerful means of engaging with the visual world.
Pre-visit material (PDF)
Cultural Exchange
Grades 9-12
Students view art and artifacts that reflect the dynamic cultural exchanges between many cultures including Jewish and Muslim peoples.
Curriculum guide (PDF)
*Tours can be scheduled as a School Tour (75 minutes) or as a School Tour PLUS Workshop (two hours).
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