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FEBRUARY IS AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
A Celebration of African-American Artists
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades: 3-12
Cost: $75/Free for Texas schools
Dates: February 4, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, or 28
Times: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m., or 1:30-2:30 p.m. CST
In honor of Black History Month, explore the Amon Carter’s collection to learn about the invaluable contributions of African-American artists in art history. Experience the work of artists using a variety of media across time periods and geography. Meet Carter Community Artists Christopher Blay and Lauren Cross, who are contributing to the lively art scene in Texas today.
Adinkra, Anansi and Achi! - Ghana
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 2-5
Cost: $65 (includes materials)
Dates: February 14 or 15
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.
Through a reading of Anansi by author Gerald McDermott, students will explore themes of resourcefulness, selflessness, and family relationships. After viewing a Ghanese artifact from the OJAC collection, students will investigate the Adinkra cloth-printing process and its importance in Ashanti culture. Students will also discover the Ghanese children’s board game of Achi — a game that looks like a spider web and is played much like tic tac toe. Following discussion, students will create their own game boards inspired by Adinkra cloth and the web of Anansi the Spider.
Civil Rights and Kennedy's Legacy
Presented by The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Grades: 5-12
Cost: $100
ONLY available by request by contacting education@jfk.org.
One of the longest and most prominent civil rights demonstrations in Dallas occurred at the downtown Piccadilly Cafeteria from May 30 to July 2, 1964. Despite the presence of peaceful protesters for 28 consecutive days, cafeteria management would not permit African-American customers to order food until the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. Through photographs, oral histories, speeches, and documents from The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, find out how African-American protesters used the assassination of President Kennedy as inspiration for their freedom struggle and how Dallas' desegregation efforts connected to the national effort to secure civil rights.
Jacob's Ladder
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 4-8
Cost: $75 (includes materials)
Dates: February 21 or 22
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 African-American Heritage with music and art! Investigate the significance of the story of Jacob's Ladder in African-American culture during the time of slavery. Listen to a historical spiritual/folk song and examine the painting "Jacob's Dream," by W.M. Kelly Fearing. Students will participate in a discussion of their hopes and dreams for the future and then illustrate those dreams on rungs of an actual wooden Jacob's Ladder toy.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Exploring Food Chains
Presented by Fort Worth Zoo
Grades: 1-5
Cost: $75
Date: February 14
Time: 9:00-9:30 a.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting abrooks@fortworthzoo.org.
This interactive program includes a live animal presentation!
Grades 1-2: An introduction into what it means to be part of the chain. Zoo staff will lead the class in predator/prey relationships, constructing a food chain, a discussion about it, and what happens if one part of the chain is removed.
Grades 3-5: Same as above with added concepts. Students will describe the flow of energy in a food chain and how producers create their food and the transfer of energy to consumers.
Dino Disaster: Where did the Dinosaurs Go?
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: K-3
Cost: $65
ONLY available by request by contacting jnoble@dhdc.org.
Sixty-six million years ago, one of the most important groups of animals on Earth went extinct...or did they? Learn about the Cretaceous – Paleocene extinction event and what happened to the dinosaurs.
Sen-SEA-tional Smiles
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: K-5
Cost: $60 ($30 view only)
Date: February 15
Time: 9:00-9:30 a.m. CST
Join us as we celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month at the Texas State Aquarium. We’ll discuss the importance of good oral health habits with a dentist, meet a toothy creature up close, and compare our teeth to some unique marine animals' teeth.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on Feb. 15th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within three business days after the live program.
Thomas Borcher Esquire: Presentation on the Supreme Court
Presented by George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Grades: 9-12
Cost: FREE
Date: February 21
Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m. CST
Join Thomas Borcher as he discusses three landmark supreme court cases. One major case that he will highlight is Texas vs. Johnson of 1990. This case dealt with flag burning and begs the question, "what defines free speech?". Thomas Borcher makes you wonder: If you were on the Supreme Court, how would you have decided?
RECORDING - Can't join us live on Feb. 21st? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within three business days after the live program.
Skip Hollandsworth Author of the Midnight Assassin Q&A
Presented by George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Grades: 9-12
Cost: FREE
Date: February 21
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. CST
Skip Hollandsworth comes to share his stories of investigative journalism and movie making. Come and learn how to know if there is intrigue or mere random acts at play in mysterious stories. He shares wisdom and inspiration through his stories. He is the executive director of Texas Monthly and is an award-winning journalist.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on Feb. 21st? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within three business days after the live program.
Bird's the Word: Battle of the Beaks
Presented by Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Grades: 1-5
Cost: $140 (includes materials)
Date: February 27
Times: 9:00-9:50 a.m., 10:00-10:50 a.m., or 11:00-11:50 a.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting distancelearning@fwmsh.org.
Birds are one of the easiest animals to view in our neighborhood or out in the wild. Through observation, we can investigate physical features, unique behaviors, and adaptation strategies that help birds survive in the environment. Join us as we study some familiar birds from the museum’s science collections. We will learn about bird characteristics, identify species, and discover different shapes of bird beaks. Have your students bring a journal or paper and pencil. During the program, we will conduct a “bird beak” activity and record the data.
REMINDERS
STEM in Action: Scribblebots
Grades: 4-8
Cost: $140 (includes materials)
Dates: February 1, 8, 13, 14, 15, or 27
Times: 9:00-9:50 a.m., 10:00-10:50 a.m., 11:00-11:50 a.m., 1:00-1:50 p.m. or 2:00-2:50 p.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting distancelearning@fwmsh.org.
All About Animals!
Grades: Prek-6
Cost: $75
Dates: February 1, 18, 15, 22, 27, or 28
Times: 9:00-9:30 a.m., 9:30-10:00 a.m., 1:00-1:30 p.m., or 1:30-2:00 p.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting abrooks@fortworthzoo.org.
American Immigrant Experiences
Grades: 4-12
Cost: $75/Free for Texas schools
Dates: February 1, 8, 15, or 22
Times: 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 1:30-2:30 p.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting distance.learning@cartermuseum.org.
Draw Like Picasso
Grades: 2-6
Cost: $35
Dates: February 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, or 14
Times: 9:00-9:50 a.m., 10:00-10:50 a.m., 11:00-11:50 a.m., 1:00-1:50 p.m., or 2:00-2:50 p.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting educator@thegracemuseum.org.
Poetry and American Art
Grades: 1-8
Cost: $75/Free for Texas schools
Dates: February 4 or 11
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting distance.learning@cartermuseum.org.
Lunar New Year - China
Grades: 4-6
Cost: $65 (includes materials)
Dates: February 6, 7, 8 or 12
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.
Mavericks, Dogies, and Drovers: Cattle Drives
Grades: 3-7
Cost: FREE
Dates: February 7, 14, 18, 19, or 27 (Dates for March, April & May are also posted for registration.)
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.
Virtual Zoology Lab: Nearshore
Grades: 3-5
Cost: $60
Date: February 19
Times: 8:00-8:30 a.m., 9:00-9:30 a.m., 10:00-10:30 a.m., 11:00-11:30 a.m., 12:00-12:30 p.m., 1:00-1:30 p.m., 2:00-2:30 p.m., or 3:00-3:30 p.m. CST
Also available by request by contacting aquavision@txstateaq.org.
Texas Estuarine Ecosystems - The Aransas Bay as a Model
Grades: 8-12
Cost: FREE
Date: February 20
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
RECORDING - Can't join us live on Feb. 20th? No problem!
Science Below Zero
Grades: K-12
Cost: $165 interactive/$25 view only (up to 500 students)
Date: February 25
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m., or 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
Presidents George H.W. Bush and Theodore Roosevelt: Parallel Actions!
Grades: 3-8
Cost: FREE
Date: February 26
Times: 10:30-11:30 a.m., or 12:30-1:30 p.m. CST
RECORDING - Can't join us live on Feb. 26th? No problem!
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