Grades 6- 8
Experience an interdisciplinary look at mythological heroes and how their stories influence culture and science. Students will use art from other cultures to inspire their own hero's story, learn about heroes in the night sky (including constellations and planets), and gain a deeper understanding of the development, function and signficance of Greek pottery.
Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts:
• Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas (Speaking and Listening)
• Comprehension and Collaboration (Speaking and Listening)
Common Core Learning Standards: Mathematical Practices:
• Making Sense of Problems and Persevering in Solving Them
• Using Appropriate Tools Strategically
• Counting and Cardinality
• Measurement and Data
• Numbers and Data
• Numbers and Operations
• Ratios and Proportional Relationships
Science and Engineering Practices
• Asking questions (for science)
• Developing and using models
• Obtaining,evaluating, and communicating information
Learning Standards for the Arts
• Responding To and Analyzing Works of Art
• Understanding the Cultural Dimensions and Contributions of the Arts
Cost:
$225.00 per group
2 complimentary chaperones per group
$7.00 per additional chaperone
Class Limit: Maximum 25 students per group; multiple groups can be accommodated in one day
Length of Program: 2 hours 15 minutes