Integreation of Sony Wonder Technology Lab and Met. Museum of Art

What does the Sony Wonder Technology Lab have in common with Met. Museum of Art? A hands on approach to inquiry based history. They may not have content in common; however, it is feasible for an educator to effectively integrate aspects of both resources into meaningful and engaging lessons. I would focus on the skills of inquiry, problem solving, and critical thinking. Both venues are ideal for these skills- skills that are required in a classroom and in the 21st century work place. Every educator must effectively teach skills, and that means not teaching skills in a vacuum. If I were to plan a lesson it would more than likely focus on how the technology at the Sony wonder technology lab compares to the technology demonstrated in ancient Greek and Roman technology. I would ask my students to look at the level of technology and consider which civilization, 2007, the ancient Greeks, or the Romans represents a more advanced civilization and why? When we study Greece and Rome, and any early civilization we look at contributions to history and the effect of those contributions. These two museums would allow for a higher level comparison of three different, yet similar thematically, civilizations.