Winter/Spring 2007 Teacher Workshops
at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Don't miss these educational and entertaining on-site teacher workshops that provide innovative ideas for interdisciplinary learning—and resource packets with background information, lesson plans, vocabulary lists, and CDs of images. All VMFA Teacher Workshops are suitable for recertification credits. A light supper is also included.
Tobacco, Taxes, and Tea!
Thursday, January 25, VMFA galleries and Pauley Center, Studio B, 4:30–7 pm
This is a perfect opportunity to learn about American Colonial history—and about related teacher resources available through the Library of Virginia. First, enjoy a gallery tour led by VMFA Gallery Education Manager Celeste Fetta, including a look at Thomas Hart Benton’s Brideship ; the elegance of English silver; and an exploration of the connections between taxes and tea parties and the role that tobacco played in the development of America. Celeste will also answer your questions about An American Adventure, the gallery tour she developed for grades 5–7. After the introductory session in the galleries, meet the Library of Virginia’s delightful Curator of Education Katie Gillespie for an overview of the library’s related teacher resources (and some not-to-be-missed give-aways)!
Tobacco, Taxes, and Tea and An American Adventure relate to the following Virginia SOLs: History and Social Science–USI.1b, USI.2b/c, USI.5 a–d, USI.6a/c, USI.8a–d, USI.9a/d, USI.10a, USII.1, CE.2, CE.11; Visual Arts- 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.19, 5.21, 5.23, 5.24, 5.28, 5.29, 6.12, 6.13, 6.15, 6.16, 6.17, 6.18, 6.21, 6.22, 6.23, 7.6, 7.16, 7.19, 7.20, 7.23, 7.26, 7.27, 7.29, 7.30; English–5.1, 6.1, and 7.1; Science: 4.8, and 6.9.
Empires Come and Empires Go: Spain and England, 1492–1689
Jorge Benitez
Thursday, February 8, VMFA Galleries and Pauley Center, Studio B, 4:30–7 pm
Discover how the history of two empires changed the world in this workshop designed to complement the upcoming Rule Britannia exhibition (on-view April 28–August 12, 2007) and the statewide traveling exhibition Jamestown and Beyond: The World of 1607 . In this engaging workshop, Mr. Benitez discusses the similarities and differences between the Golden Age of Spain and the flowering of the British Empire that followed, as well as how these two cultures affected the development of the Americas. The workshop relates to the following Virginia SOLs: History and Social Science-USIb/c/d/f/g, USI.2a/c, USI.4a/b/d/, WHI.12a, WHII.1a/c/d, WHII.2a/b/d, WHII.2e, WHII.3a/b, WHII.3c, WHII.4b/c/d/e, WHII.6c, WHII.6g; Visual Arts-5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.19, 5.23, 5.28, 6.13, 6.16, 6.17, 6.18, 6.21, 6.23, 7.6, 7.16, 7.19, 7.20, 7.23, 7.26, 7.30. (Many of you may remember Mr. Benitez from his popular gallery talks given in conjunction with the Virginia Governor's Spanish Academy.)
En Español!
Empires Come and Empires Go: Spain and England, 1492–1689
Jorge Benitez
Thursday, February 22, VMFA Galleries and Pauley Center, Studio B, 4:30–7 pm
Mr. Benitez offers a Spanish-language version of this fascinating examination of two empires that changed the world.
Short Takes
Rebecca Jones
Thursday, March 15, Pauley Center, Studio B, 4:30–7pm
This workshop highlights a selection of VMFA’s short films, all of which are available to educators in DVD or videocassette format. In a relaxed setting, teachers will view a variety of VMFA’s newest short film offerings and participate in activities designed for each. Teachers will take away four film-based lesson plans, additional classroom activities, resource guides, and fresh ideas for integrating educational films across the curriculum. Perfect for use when a substitute is covering your class!
Salvete! Classical Connections at VMFA
Courtney Morano and Dr. Elizabeth Fisher
May 3, 2007, VMFA galleries and Pauley Center, Studio B, 4:30 –7 pm
What was the well dressed citizen wearing in ancient Rome? What delicacies were served at dinner? From religious practices to domestic life, this workshop explores daily life and times in the Roman Empire. You’ll even have a chance to taste some Roman toast!
To register , please phone the VMFA Ticket Desk at 804.340.1405 , Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm, or Saturday and Sunday, 11 am-5 pm. Fee: $20 each; $18 for Members
Special discounts : enroll in 3 and your 4th is FREE, or introduce a colleague to VMFA teacher workshops and your ticket is half price! Questions or concerns? Call 804.204.2662 or e-mail Twyla.Kitts@vmfa.museum . (Also call 804-204-2662 for information about special rates for groups of 10 or more.)