African+American+Museum

NETS addressed with this activity: NETS 1, 2, 5, 6
 * African American Museum **

The 4th graders take a trip to the African American Museum in Philadelphia for a docent-guided tour and African dance workshop, followed by a multi-cultural luncheon back at school to celebrate the diversity of African American cultures in the United States. Prior to the field trip, the students have learned about the forced immigration of Africans. They communicated to each other through quilts (Art class), spirituals (Music class), and dance (Social Studies class).

They offer age-appropriate tours for adult groups, school groups and pre-school groups. Led by experienced museum docents, guided visits are designed to introduce participants to the exhibitions on view in their four galleries. Tours can also be scheduled for the general public and be tailored to satisfy special interests and needs.

Assessment: Wall Wisher is a simple tool for students to post "sticky notes" on a virtual wall. http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/013112 Similar sites are Linoit and Corkboard.me Rubric:



After the field trip, we end the day with a potluck multi-cultural luncheon, featuring food from Africa, the Caribbean, the South, and other African/African-American influenced cuisines.