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Length

30-60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Minimum participants:

10

Maximum participants:

Suggested max is 30 for optimum interactivity. Please let us know if you have more than 30 students.

Primary Disciplines

Art, Culture, Fine Arts, Foreign & World Languages, International, Language Arts/English, Literacy, History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

Offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday on a flexible schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Register at least 3 weeks before your requested program date to guarantee best availability. If you would like to check on the status of your request, please contact asiatours@si.edu. All requests are subject to availability.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please contact us at asiatours@si.edu if you need to cancel. We request 2 weeks notice for cancellations.

About This Provider

 

Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Washington , DC
United States

The National Museum of Asian Art is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC.  With more than 46,000 objects dating from the Neolithic period to today, our collections' strengths range from the arts of China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the ancient Near East and the Islamic World to nineteenth century American art.  The National Museum of Asian Art is committed to providing quality Pre-K-12 programs that deepen students understanding of Asian Arts and cultures, develop students' capacity for slow looking, and broaden students' perspective taking capacities. 

Program Details

Format

Program is presented on Zoom by professional museum educators. Through inquiry-based questions and discussion, presenters engage with participants as they explore artworks together. Students may participate in simple drawing and writing exercises throughout the program. Programs are highly interactive and participants are expected to be on camera and interact with the presenter.

Objectives

Students will:
- Explore works of art from Asian countries.
- Look closely to describe and analyze works of art.
- Engage in discussions about celebrations around the world and make connections to their own lives.
- Develop an appreciation for world cultures.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

All programs are aligned with Common Core Standards, DC Public School Standards, Virginia Standards of Learning, and Maryland Common Core State Standards. Please contact us for more details.