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Museum of International Cultures

Adventures in Native American Culture - Field Trip
Time Frames
During School Day, Summer, Weekend
Formats
Field Trip
Grades
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Talented/Gifted, Special Ed, Bilingual
Standards

Description
Students will be given an interactive tour of our Native American cultural exhibit (as may be specified at time of tour booking) by a trained Docent, who will address specific TEKS of the social studies curriculum, using questioning techniques. The exhibit focuses on the Great Plains Indians (the Lakota Sioux) but also has artifacts representing Native Texas groups, the Pueblo Indians, the Cherokee and Navajo. In addition we have a cross cultural exhibit on drums and weapons, and the Languages of Mexico- an exhibit on Mexican culture, which is often an interesting comparison to the Native North Americans. A detailed exhibit of Texas Indians has been added. A minature Lakota Sioux tipi is ddisplayed in the exhibit In addition, the students will also visit the other Cultural Galleries in the Museum

Students Will
  • critically consider aspects of their own cultural heritage.
  • develop greater appreciation, understanding and respect for cultural differences.
  • Literacy Connection: How Are We the Same and Different? (Our Multicultural World) by Bobbie Kalman ISBN# 0778746488
  • Language development of Native Americans
  • compare ethnic and/or cultural celebrations

Details
Dates: Mon - Fri, weekend dates require a minimum group size, call for details
Times: Open hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour - 2 hours, depending on needs
School Fee: Price Per Non Teacher: $0.00
Price Per Student: $4.00
Price Per Teacher: $0.00
Minimum Attendance: 10
Maximum Attendance: 100
Bilingual: Yes
Technical Needs:
Other Information: Bilingual in English and Spanish (special request).Large groups will need to be broken up into small groups, ie: class sizes.

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Call the Executive Director, Mary Fae Kamm at 972.572.0462 or email: [email protected]
Deadline: At least one week advanced booking requested; early booking will assure choice of dates.
Cancellation Policy: You will be charged for the number of people for whom you initially book the tour/Discovery Box unless you notify us of the change 48 hours in advance. If you must cancel your tour/Discovery Box, you must notify us 48 hours in advance. If you do not cancel in the allotted time and you will still be invoiced for the full amount. Exceptions will be made in the case of inclement weather, provided that the school can reschedule.
After School Policy: Tours/Discovery Boxes available from 4-5 p.m. Class size limited and advance notice required.

Curriculum Information

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