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Industrial Revolution Inventions by Daisy Breaux

Length: Four 45 minute class periods (2 days for research, 2 days for presentations) Lesson Goal: Students will gain experience…

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Roles in the Community by Ghada Hammad

Lesson Goal: Students will discuss different social roles and professions and the impact they have on our communities. Without these…

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Geology in Art by Erika Girmscheid

Lesson Goal: Students will observe qualities and patterns in rocks to explain changes over time and can hypothesize observations the…

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Motion, Force, and Energy in Art by Candance Mielcarek

Lesson Objective: Using Newton’s laws, and applying the principles of motion, force, and energy students will gain a deeper understanding…

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A Window into Understanding by Aysegul Yazganoglu

Lesson Goal: Students will know how to identify different shapes when they’re presented in a real world scenario. Notice​ Look…

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Reading Facial Expressions by Ella Evenson

Lesson Goal: Students will be able to identify how a person’s face can show their emotions. Students will talk about…

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The Perfect Chair by Cassidy Katzer

Lesson Goal: Students will use visual imagery and a story to describe a chair that is perfect for them using…

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Short Story Writing Inspired by Art by Catherine Saldana

Lesson Goal: Students will develop a short story that includes a setting, plot, character, conflict, and theme based on the…

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Pie Array Math Talk by Brenda Perez Hernandez

Math Lesson: 3rd Grade  Lesson Goal: Students will be able to use multiplication to solve situations involving equal groups and…

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Sculpture Inspired by Nate Young

Objective:  Students will express personal or family storytelling with a symbolic object, thoughtful writing and arrange an installation sculpture inspired…

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The Making of An Exhibition

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how an exhibition comes together with collaboration from multiple Museum departments. This short video includes…

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Virtual Tour: Animals in Art

This adventure-filled tour for PreK-1st grade elementary students features works of art from the Museum’s collection and includes activity suggestions…

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