Cherry Blossom Festival - FREE

Length

30-60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Homeschool/Family

Minimum participants:

10

Maximum participants:

Suggested max is 60. For larger groups please email asiatours@si.edu

Primary Disciplines

Art, Culture, Fine Arts, Foreign & World Languages, International, Language Arts/English, Literacy, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Social and Emotional Learning( SEL), Writing

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

Book it!

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

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please notify asiatours@si.edu about any cancellation at least two weeks before the program date.

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. 

Visit the National Museum of Asian Art’s website to learn more about our collections, programs, and educational resources.

Program Details

Format

1. Welcome
2. Introduction to Cherry Blossom Festivals in Japan and the United States
3. Close looking at works of art from the collection
4. Closing question/activity

Objectives

Students will...
Learn the history and traditions of the Cherry Blossom Festival
Connect art objects to cherry blossoms and the Cherry Blossom Festival
Practice close looking, critical thinking, and art analysis

Standards Alignment

National Standards

Our programs align with the standards for the National Council for the Social Studies, and the National Core Arts Standards.

National Council for the Social Studies
- Culture and Cultural Diversity
- People, Places, and Environments
- Global Connections

National Core Arts Standards
- Perceive and analyze artistic work
- Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work
- Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work
- Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding