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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Ask an Expert! - Virtual Program
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer
Formats
Online - Scheduled Live Instruction (synchronous)
Grades
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Standards

Description
Experts from the Museum staff are available to answer students’ questions about a variety of topics, including the assassination and its aftermath, the 1960s in the nation and in Dallas, President Kennedy’s legacy and museum careers.

Students Will
  • Learn about the life and death of President John F. Kennedy.
  • "Ask the expert" about the assassination and its aftermath.
  • Understand the mission of The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
  • Develop a familiarity with The Sixth Floor Museum's collection by exposure to its photographs, films, oral histories, artifacts and documents.
  • Engage in conversation with Museum staff about topics related to the Kennedy assassination and the legacy of that tragic event.
  • Understand the world response to President Kennedy's death and the ongoing impact of his legacy.

Details
Dates: Monday - Friday
Times: 10 am - 5 pm
Duration: 30 minutes
School Fee: Flat Rate: $75.00
Minimum Attendance: 6
Maximum Attendance: 60
Bilingual: No
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Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Fill out the Book a School Visit form on our website: http://www.jfk.org/the-museum/plan-your-visit/education/book-a-school-visit/ Call (214) 389-3051 or email [email protected] for questions about scheduling your tour.
Deadline: Minimum of 14 days prior to scheduled visit.
Cancellation Policy: Groups may alter the confirmed number of tickets up to 14-days prior to their scheduled visit. After that date, groups are accountable for the number of tickets indicated on their emailed confirmation letter. The Museum has a 14-day advance cancellation policy for all tours and education programs. Prepayment is required when booking any education or outreach program. Groups that cancel an education or outreach program less than 14-days in advance of the scheduled program forfeit the cost of the program. Groups that cancel 14-days before their scheduled visit will have their monies returned. For cancellations related to official DISD inclement weather decisions, we will work with schools to find an alternate visit date. Groups may alter the confirmed number of tickets up to 14-days prior to their scheduled visit. After that date, groups are accountable for the number of tickets indicated on their confirmation letter.
After School Policy: Same as above.

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