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Program Flyer: Gods and Heroes of the Maya
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Cleveland Museum of Art  2007-08, 2008-09 Honorable Mention, 2009-10, 2010-11 Honorable Mention, 2011-12 |
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| Contact Information |
Dale Hilton dhilton@clevelandart.org 11150 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106 United States Phone: (216) 707-2491 Fax: (216) 421-9277 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
  based on 15 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 1 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History | |
| Program Description | The Maya Popol Vuh (Council Book) relates tales of the Hero Twins who make the world safe for the arrival of human beings. During this lesson students explore this creation myth and other aspects of the Maya culture by examining artifacts from The Cleveland Museum of Art. On-camera interactivities include filling out a viewing guide with personal interpretations of Maya mythology and beginning to write a story based on a princely scene from an ancient pottery vessel. Related discussion involves Maya hieroglyphs, notions of royalty, the sacred ball game and the natural resources of Mesoamerica. | |
| Program Format |
1. Open discussion with introduction to Maya mythology. 2. Introduce the sacred ballgame of the Maya and related artifacts. 3. Guided observation of Maya art objects from the museum’s collection. 4. Introduce the Popul Vuh, (the Maya creation myth) and summarize adventures of the Hero Twins. 5. Graphic organizer interactivity throughout videoconference. |
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| Objectives |
Students will learn about the Maya creation myth, the Popul Vuh , and how the story of the Hero Twins relates to sacred ballgame played by the Maya. Students will gain a better understanding of the gods, heroes, and myths depicted in selected Maya art works from the museum's collection. Students will learn the characteristics of myth and understand how culture is revealed through the stories it tells. Students will be introduced to the cultural and historical context of selected works of art and learn how art can tell a story. Students will be introduced to the characteristics of mythology and learn that ancient myths, legends, and stories are used to explain the natural world, to teach morals, and to entertain. |
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| National/Common Core Standards to which this program aligns | All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, the Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards. | |
| Program Length | 45-60 minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Program Cost |
By Request Cost: $135.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $120.00 What's this? |
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| Program Fee Notes |
* All payments must be made within 30 days of registration. * Purchase orders are due within 10 days of registration * Bulk discounts available * Multi-point discounts available |
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| Cancellation Policy | Programs are non-refundable, however cancellations due to technical difficulties, school closings, or those received 48 hours in advance may be rescheduled for no additional charge. Rescheduling is subject to availability. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| Program Delivery Mode(s) |
Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...) |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider |
Sites can connect to the CMA directly via IP - all other connections (ISDN, IHETS, Vision Athena) must be bridged. Schools are required to dial into the CMA. Please state connection speed on registration form. CMA can connect from 384 kbps up to 3 mbps speed. |
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