Funny story alert. My wife and I both love the The Metropolitan Museum of Art; however, since my wife is in medical school we are both spendthrifts. We know that it is donation only, but every time we attempt to go in and give a small donation we walk out embarrassed- not wanting to go in without paying the full admission.- Now back to the assignment.
One of my favorite world history components is Greek and Roman history. I have often thought of taking my students to the rich and vast resources of the museums in the metro NYC area; however, being a new teacher I do not want to risk something with the trip into the city (yes they can get around the city better than me.. but that is the problem). I have utilized the online tours and galleries as a way of enhancing my teaching. When studying Greek culture I linked my PPT lecture to the Met. and the students were able to see classical architecture, columns, and the idealistic Greek art and description of early Greek life on the urns. Instead of relying on the textbook I can have the students take a gallery walk on the online tour. Being able to look at the new Greek and Roman Gallery online has awakened the desire to go back to the met and pay the price.
These online tours can be utilized by classrooms who do not have the ability as I do to actually take a trip to the Met (or other museums- I think that the Science Museum in Minneapolis is top notch and the online tour keeps me close) or afford to send all students. Teachers can also contact the education outreach (or similar title) of the museum for online lesson plans from most museums.
One of my favorite world history components is Greek and Roman history. I have often thought of taking my students to the rich and vast resources of the museums in the metro NYC area; however, being a new teacher I do not want to risk something with the trip into the city (yes they can get around the city better than me.. but that is the problem). I have utilized the online tours and galleries as a way of enhancing my teaching. When studying Greek culture I linked my PPT lecture to the Met. and the students were able to see classical architecture, columns, and the idealistic Greek art and description of early Greek life on the urns. Instead of relying on the textbook I can have the students take a gallery walk on the online tour. Being able to look at the new Greek and Roman Gallery online has awakened the desire to go back to the met and pay the price.
These online tours can be utilized by classrooms who do not have the ability as I do to actually take a trip to the Met (or other museums- I think that the Science Museum in Minneapolis is top notch and the online tour keeps me close) or afford to send all students. Teachers can also contact the education outreach (or similar title) of the museum for online lesson plans from most museums.
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I recommend that you contact the museum education outreach. They are very helpful and sometimes to distance learning.
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