Java at the Johnson
March 3, 2016
Co-Sponsored by the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University and Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES.
An informal discussion series linking art, literature, and history. March 3, 2016
Thursday March 3, 2016: Helen of Troy
March, with the long standing celebration of International Women's Day, has been designated as Women's History Month. Although the history of women has now been fully integrated into the curriculum, we will recognize Women's History Month by focusing on a famous or perhaps infamous woman, Helen of Troy. Was she a seductress or was she seduced? Was she a pawn? What happened after her "face launched a thousand ships"?
After reading a short portion of Homer's Odyssey we will examine a piece of ancient Greek pottery to raise questions about Helen and perhaps find answers. The informal discussion will also provide an opportunity to consider additional depictions of Helen in ancient texts and time to enjoy the treasures in the Ancient World gallery.
Participants must register for the discussion on My Learning Plan where a copy of the portion of the Odyssey is available. Participants must post a question regarding the reading in the Team Room by March 2.
PLEASE ENROLL BY 02/25/16 to ensure we meet our minimum of 10 participates.
The next Java at the Johnson will take place on April 7. The topic will be Religious Literacy.
Java at the Johnson
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Cost to Teachers: $5.00
Go to mylearningplan.com
Make sure you log in with your username and password from your district’s internal system. This assures the correct approval flow.
Choose the TST BOCES catalogue. Scroll to view the current activity calendars. Click on the activity title. Click on the “Click to Enroll” button at the very top or bottom of the screen. Update personal information.
Choose appropriate payment type. Click the “Confirmation” box, then click on the orange “I Agree” button. Follow your district’s procedure for registering for a conference.
You are not officially enrolled until TST BOCES receives payment information AND approval via MyLearningPlan.
Finally, FAX approval to: Patti Oates 607-257-2825
For assistance, contact Patti Oates at 607-257-1551, ext.1030
Thursday, Mar 3, 2016, 05:15 PM
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Central Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States
For Program Information Contact:
Carol J. Hockett
Coordinator of School and Family Programs
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
Cornell UniversityEmail: cih2@cornell.edu
Website: http://museum.cornell.edu/schools-teachers
Location: Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Central Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States
Phone: 607-245-4654
For Information on Registration Contact:
Carolyn Tschanz
Administrative Assistant
School Improvement Services & Central Administration Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES
Email: ctschanz@tstboces.org
Website: www.tstboces.org
Location: 555 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY, United States
Phone: 607-257-1551