Format
1. The Museum Educator at The Sixth Floor Museum will conduct this program. It is interspersed with videos from the Educator at the Dallas Museum of Art sharing and explaining 4 works of art in situ at the DMA.
2. The Museum Educator from The Sixth Floor Museum will share images of the objects from TSFM's collections and ask participants questions about both cultures and their own experiences.
3. Time is allowed for Q&A at the end of the program.
Objectives
• Identify similarities and differences of death rituals across cultures, religions and/or spiritual practices.
• Compare and contrast varied cultural perceptions and approaches toward death and mourning.
• Examine and build awareness of how culture influences the rituals and/or practices associated with death and mourning.
• Describe how various cultures have designed rituals to channel grief.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National Core Art Standards:
Responding: Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning. Anchor Standard #7. Perceive and analyze artistic work.
Connecting: Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context. Anchor Standard #11. Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.
National Social Studies Curriculum Themes:
1.Culture
2. Time, Continuity, Change
3. People, Places and Environments
4. Individual Development and Identity
5. Individuals, Groups and Institutions
6. Power, Authority and Governance
9. Global Connections
State Standards
Texas
Art:
All Grades: b(3) Historical and cultural relevance. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and a variety of cultures. The student develops global awareness and respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures.
Social Studies:
5th Grade: (21) Culture. The student understands the relationship between the arts and the times during which they were created.
6th Grade: (15) Culture. The student understands the similarities and differences within and among cultures in various world societies. (18) Culture. The student understands the relationship that exists between the arts and the societies in which they are produced.
8th Grade: (26) Culture. The student understands the relationship between the arts and the times during which they were created.
US History: (25) Culture. The student understands the relationship between the arts and the times during which they were created.
World History: (23) Culture. The student understands the history and relevance of major religious and philosophical traditions. (24) Culture. The student understands the roles of women, children, and families in different historical cultures. (26) Culture. The student understands the relationship between the arts and the times during which they were created.
World Geography: (16) Culture. The student understands how the components of culture affect the way people live and shape the characteristics of regions. (18) Culture. The student understands the ways in which cultures change and maintain continuity.
Sociology: (3) Culture and social structure. The student examines world cultures. (15) Social institutions. The student identifies the basic social institutions of education and religion and explains their influence on society.(E) compare and contrast distinctive features of religion in the United States with religion in other societies.