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OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
What Makes Texas, Texas? State Symbols
Presented by Bullock Texas State History Museum
Grades: Prek-7
Cost: FREE
Date: October 4
Time: 10:00-10:45 a.m. CST
What do you picture when you think about Texas? How much do you know about the symbols chosen by our Legislature? Which symbols of Texas are your favorites? A Museum educator will lead students as they discover the important elements and symbols that represent our great state through sight and sound.
Resourceful Raccoons
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: 1-8
Cost: FREE
Date: October 25
Time: 9:00-9:45 a.m. CST
The Northern Raccoon is easily recognized by its striped tail and black mask. During this program, you will get to see a live raccoon up close. We will discuss their adaptations, diet, and habitat, including why they are more adapted to live in our neighborhoods than other species of wildlife.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on October 25th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Shaping the Nation by Our Constitution
Presented by George H.W. Bush Presidential Museum and Library
Grades: 4-8
Cost: FREE
Date: September 26
Times: 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-1:30 p.m. CST
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Please join us as constitutional law expert Thomas Borcher emphasizes and discusses the specific role of the three branches of the U.S. Government: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative. We will discuss how the Constitution has guidelines and established precedents for the president to follow. Examples of these roles will be given in this program.
Mr. Borcher will cover how George Washington, using the Constitution as his guide, established the Executive Branch during the first presidency. This creation of the Executive Branch set the bar that President George H.W. Bush met throughout his presidency.
Mr. Borcher will discuss George H.W. Bush’s decisions as Commander in Chief of the Military in the Gulf War as well as his integral role in the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Working side by side with Congress, President George H.W. Bush exemplified the cooperative relationship between the different branches of government, just as President Washington intended.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on September 26th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
Unlatch the Hatch
Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Grades: 6-12
Cost: FREE
Date: October 9
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., or 1:30-2:15 p.m. CST
Take a close-up look at the early life stages of red drum with hatchery biologists at Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson. Students will study development of this fish species from egg to fingerling, learning about physiology and microscopic food chains.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on October 9th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
From Vaquero to Cowboy
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 4-8
Cost: $65 (includes project materials)
Date: September 26
Times: 10:00-10:45 a.m., 11:00-11:45 a.m., 1:00-1:45 p.m., or 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting ewhitmore@theojac.org.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, join the Old Jail Art Center as we celebrate the role and influence of the Vaquero in the evolution of the Western Cowboy during late 19th Century America. Students will explore the historical journey of the Vaquero from the shores of North Africa to the plains of Spain and the colonies of the New World. Students will utilize maps, timelines, and primary sources from the museum collection to identify influential figures and key events throughout the multi-cultural heritage of Texas Ranching. At the conclusion of the program, students will create a braided craft inspired by Vaquero techniques.
Hispanic Heritage
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades: 1-12
Cost: $75 (FREE for Texas schools)
Dates: October 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, or 31
Times: 11:00-11:50 a.m., 12:30-1:20 p.m., or 1:30-2:20 p.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting distancelearning@cartermuseum.org.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, celebrate the life and art of Hispanic artists in the Amon Carter’s collection and the Fort Worth community. Navigate through the skeletal prints of José Guadalupe Posada, the contemporary photography of Anthony Hernandez, a colorful installation by Gabriel Dawe, and works by painter and print-maker Rufino Tamayo. Also, learn about the artwork and life of a local artist in the Fort Worth community.
Casas Grandes Pottery - Mexico
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 2-5
Cost: $75 (includes project materials)
Dates: October 4 or 9
Times: 10:00-10:45 a.m., 11:00-11:45 a.m., 1:00-1:45 p.m., or 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting ewhitmore@theojac.org.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Old Jail Art Center! Students are introduced to pre-Columbian pottery, history, and traditions through The Pot that Juan Built - a beautiful story of rhyming and repetition by author Nancy Andrews-Goebel. Students will investigate the ancient techniques and designs of the Casas Grandes people through a short video and examination of works from the museum's collection. Each student will sculpt and decorate a pot of their own using non-mess, air-dry clay. Throughout the art project, students will review mathematical concepts, including: three-dimensional forms, pattern, repetition, and positive/negative space.
UPCOMING PROGRAM REMINDERS
Myths and Conspiracies in the Kennedy Assassination
Presented by Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Grades: 6-12
Cost: $100ONLY available by request by contacting education@jfk.org.
Animal Encounters: Striped Skunks
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: 4-6
Cost: FREE
RECORDING - Can't join us live on September 25? No problem!
Presented by National Museum of the Pacific War
Grade: 5
Cost: FREE
Dates: October 1, 8, 15 or 22
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 10:00:10:45 a.m., or 1:00-1:45 p.m. CST
La Belle: The Ship That Changed History
Presented by Bullock Texas State History Museum
Grades: 4-8
Cost: FREE
Dates: October 1, 3, 7, 9, 17, 23, 25, or 30
Times: 8:30-9:20 a.m., 10:00-10:50 a.m., 11:00-11:50 a.m, or 1:00-1:50 p.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting distance.learning@thestoryoftexas.com.
Texas and Texans During WWII
Presented by National Museum of the Pacific War
Grade: 7
Cost: FREE
Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, or 30
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 10:00:10:45 a.m., or 1:00-1:45 p.m. CST
Dancing Dolphins
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: Prek-2
Cost: $85
Date: October 3
Also available by request by contacting aquavision@txstateaq.org.
Artist Stories: American Immigrant Experiences
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades: 4-8
Cost: $75 but FREE for Texas schools
Dates: October 3, 4, 10, 24, 25 or 31
Times: 9:30-10:20 a.m. or 1:30-2:20 p.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting distancelearning@cartermuseum.org.Chemical Reactions
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: 4-12
Cost: $165 (up to 500 students) or $25 view-only
Date: October 7
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m. or 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting DLeducator@dhdc.org.
Animal Encounters: Owl Adaptations
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: K-8
Cost: FREE
Date: October 8
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 12:30-1:15 p.m., or 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
RECORDING - Can't join us live on October 8th? No problem!
Virtual Zoology Lab: Caribbean Sea
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: 3-5
Cost: $60
Date: October 22
Also available by request by contacting aquavision@txstateaq.org.
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Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Don Harrington Discovery Center
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
National Museum of the Pacific War
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
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