School Outreach Programs 2016–2017 by Skirball Cultural Center

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School outreach programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from: The Ahmanson Foundation

Leo S. Guthman Fund

The Annenberg Foundation

Walter Lantz Foundation

The Capital Group Companies

Darcie and Shelby Notkin

Cotsen Family Foundation

Ralph M. Parsons Foundation

The Walt Disney Company

The Rose Hills Foundation

The Dream Fund at UCLA

Specialty Family Foundation

Evelyn M. and Norman Feintech Family Foundation

Dwight Stuart Youth Fund

Marianna and David Fisher The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation The John and Marcia Goldman Foundation

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Philip and Alyce de Toledo Fund The Wasserman Foundation Weingart Foundation Wells Fargo Windsong Trust Winnick Family Foundation

Welcome to the Skirball Cultural Center! At the Skirball, learning means connecting students and teachers to one another, to history, and to the world around them through meaningful experiences. Our Education programs, rooted in Jewish and American ideals, are unique in their emphasis on interpersonal engagement, multisensory learning, and values-based content. Led by inspiring artists and educators, our programs strengthen learners’ cultural literacy, encourage creativity and resourcefulness, and foster empathy, self-esteem, and civic engagement. School Tours and Performances Pages 4–13 In-School Residency Pages 14–15 School Programs Registration Page 16 Teacher Programs Pages 18–23

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School Tours and Performances Tours and performances for Pre-K through Grade 12 students explore commonalities across cultures, transport students to key moments in history, and spark creativity through storytelling, dialogue, art making, and more. Tours are highly participatory, align with Common Core and California State Standards, and are supported with resources to help connect the on-site visits to classroom learning. Performance programs and workshops invite students to experience a wide array of music, dance, and theater up close and personal. School programs are offered September 2016 through June 2017. Programs in this section are organized by grade level, with tours listed first, then performances. For teacher guides, scheduling guidelines, program fees, admission and transportation scholarship information, and registration procedures, visit skirball.org/education/for-your-students.

“ Students learn about respect, diversity, and working together through hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities.” —First Grade Teacher

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School Tours and Performances: Pre-K–Grade 2 PRE-K–GRADE 2

TOUR: Noah’s Ark at the Skirball

10:00–11:30 a.m. • Limited to 50 students per tour Welcome aboard! Inside the Skirball’s award-winning destination Noah’s Ark—featuring whimsical animals crafted from repurposed everyday objects—students learn about the value of community and collaboration by engaging in hands-on learning experiences such as storytelling, music making, building and exploring, and caring for the Ark’s inhabitants. BUILD A BETTER WORLD PROGRAM Winner of the California Association of Museum’s 2014 Superintendent’s Awards for Excellence in Museum Education Grade 1 and 2 teachers, interested in learning about community service with your class? Check the “Noah’s Ark Build a Better World” box on the online registration form to be eligible for a special project designed to teach students about empathy, collaboration, and civic responsibility—beginning on the Noah’s Ark school tour and continuing in your classroom. Select schools will receive an in-school lesson specially created for your class, led by a Skirball educator in coordination with a community partner organization.

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 12, 2016, 12:00 P.M.!

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School Tours and Performances: Pre-K–Grade 2 cont. GRADE 2

TOUR: Journey Through Time: Stories of the Jewish People 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 50 students per tour Through storytelling, dramatic play, and exploration of objects in the Museum’s core exhibition, Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America, students gain a greater understanding of Jewish culture. Journeying back in time, they travel a route to ancient Israel, become merchants at a trading post along the Silk Road to China, visit fifteenth-century Spain, and move into a crowded house in an Eastern European village. Each class completes an art project inspired by Patricia Polacco’s book The Keeping Quilt. K–GRADE 2

MUSIC: Mister G Friday, November 4, 2016 • 10:00–11:30 a.m. Award-winning musician Mister G leads students in an interactive set that spans genres, from bluegrass to bossa nova, from funk to folk. Hailed as a “kid-friendly bilingual rock star” by the Washington Post, Mister G received the 2015 Latin GRAMMY® Award for Best Children’s Album and is a two-time Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner. Students, get ready to sing along and rock out! K–GRADE 2

PUPPET THEATER: The Joshua Show Thursday, April 27, 2017 • 10:00–11:30 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2017 • 10:00–11:30 a.m. Awarded Best Performance and Audience Favorite at the Puppeteers of America’s 2013 National Festival, the Joshua Show features New York–based puppeteer Joshua Holden and his endearing sock puppet, Mr. Nicholas. Through puppetry, live music, physical comedy, tap dancing, and more, the Joshua Show teaches students how to celebrate their differences, be themselves, empathize with others, and find joy in everyday life.

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“The tour exceeded all my expectations in every way. After our visit every child wanted to be an architect.” —Fourth Grade Teacher

School Tours and Performances: Grades 3–5 GRADE 3

TOUR: At Home in LA 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 50 students per tour This interactive program celebrates Los Angeles’s incredible diversity and the universal values of teaching and learning, hospitality, and caring for the earth. Students make music together, discuss their own families’ cultural celebrations around a Jewish holiday table, explore major life events through objects, and create a take-home project related to community service. GRADE 4

TOUR: Architecture at the Skirball 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 50 students per tour Students discover the art and science of architecture by exploring the dynamic indoor and outdoor spaces of the expansive Skirball campus, designed by internationally renowned architect Moshe Safdie. Students then act as architects and civic planners as they engage in a collaborative public building project. GRADE 5

TOUR: Americans and Their Family Stories 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour Students explore commonalities and differences among immigrant stories from around the world by examining artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods. Through immersive storytelling, students re-enact the American immigrant experience at the turn of the twentieth century by undergoing the inspection process at Ellis Island, attending public school in 1908, and searching for an occupation in the midst of a bustling New York City neighborhood. skirball.org/education

School Tours and Performances: Grades 3–5 cont. GRADES 3–5

MUSIC: Cambalache Friday, October 21, 2016 • 10:00–11:30 a.m. Cambalache, which means “exchange,” is a Chicano-Jarocho group based in East Los Angeles that plays son jarocho, a style of music originally from the Caribbean side of Mexico. In the spirit of the fandango, a traditional celebration of music and dance, students will dance along to this vibrant music, which showcases the African, Spanish, and indigenous influences of Latin America. GRADES 3–5

MUSIC: Hands On’Semble Friday, March 3, 2017 • 10:00–11:30 a.m. Los Angeles–based Hands On’Semble is a contemporary percussion group devoted to the art of hand drumming. Since it was founded in 1997, Hands On’Semble has come to define the state of world percussion on the West Coast. Students will embark on a participatory, percussive tour around the world with performers Randy Gloss and Andrew Grueschow.

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School Tours and Performances: Grades 4–8 GRADES 5–8

TOUR: Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American 10:00–11:30 a.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour Offered September–October 2016 only! Baseball is more than just a game: it’s a reflection of American values and our evolving sense of national identity. Since the nineteenth century, immigrants and their descendants have viewed baseball as a pathway to understanding American ideals and culture. For members of diverse ethnic and racial groups, baseball has mirrored examples of discrimination in the broader culture while also serving as a platform for change. Visit the exhibition Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American (closing October 2016) to explore this rich intersection of American sport and culture. Students examine compelling artifacts, engage with exhibition interactives, and participate in group activities. GRADES 4–8

TOUR: Pop for the People: Roy Lichtenstein Prints by Gemini G.E.L. 10:00–11:30 a.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour Offered October 2016–March 2017 only! What makes Pop Art pop? Inspired by comic books, everyday objects, and popular culture, artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997) helped launch the Pop Art movement in the 1960s. Discover how the artist created largescale, colorful prints with a team of collaborators in the exhibition Pop for the People: Roy Lichtenstein Prints by Gemini G.E.L. Learn about Lichtenstein’s perspective on American culture, his groundbreaking visual style, and the power of printmaking as a way to communicate big ideas. The tour features both a gallery experience designed to build students’ visual literacy skills and an artist-led workshop in which students experiment with printmaking techniques. skirball.org/education

School Tours and Performances: Grades 6–8 GRADE 6

TOUR: Archaeology of the Near East 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour At the Skirball’s Archaeology Discovery Center and outdoor archaeological dig site, modeled after an ancient town discovered in the Near East, students use authentic tools of the trade to excavate, collect and analyze findings, and present hypotheses about the history, commerce, religion, and cultural practices of people from the Iron Age. Students study ancient artifacts and replicas to make connections between life in the ancient world and today.

Note: In case of rain, an indoor alternative will be substituted for the dig-site activity. GRADE 8

TOUR: Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Stories 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour By looking closely at historical artifacts and discussing contemporary and historical issues in immigration, students uncover the stories of American Jewish immigrants from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and consider how they are similar to and different from immigrants’ experiences today.

“ My students’ learning experiences at the Skirball are the bridge they need between their lives and ancient history.” —Sixth Grade Teacher

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GRADES 6–8

MUSIC: Matuto Friday, September 16, 2016 • 10:00–11:30 a.m. Celebrate cultural exchange with Matuto, a New York–based band that draws on diverse musical influences—from the sounds of Brazil’s spirited Carnival to American roots music and the haunting melodies of Appalachian folksingers. Students learn about the musical and historical intersections between these diverse traditions in this lively performance of world music. GRADES 6–8

DANCE: Versa-Style Friday, December 2, 2016 • 10:00–11:30 a.m. Versa-Style, an ensemble of young dancers who reflect the diversity and beautiful complexity of Los Angeles, presents high-energy contemporary dance. Fusing hip-hop, salsa, and Afro-Cuban dance, the dancers explore history, social justice, and the power of creativity in a performance that invites students to get on their feet and dance!

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School Tours and Performances: Grades 9–12 GRADES 9–12

TOUR: Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American 10:00–11:30 a.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour Offered September–October 2016 only! Baseball is more than just a game: it’s a reflection of American values and our evolving sense of national identity. Since the nineteenth century, immigrants and their descendants have viewed baseball as a pathway to understanding American ideals and culture. For members of diverse ethnic and racial groups, baseball has mirrored examples of discrimination in the broader culture while also serving as a platform for change. Students visit the exhibition Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American (closing October 2016) and explore baseball as a platform for civil rights, social justice, and social change. They view and discuss primary sources and, in the process, build media literacy and research skills.

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GRADES 9–12

THEATER: Watts Village Theater Company Friday, February 3, 2017 • 10:00–11:30 a.m. Watts Village Theater Company presents Riot/Rebellion, a study of the 1965 Watts Riots, when the struggles of race, class, and power exploded in a once-ignored neighborhood of Los Angeles. Through first-person interviews interwoven with theatrical performances, students learn about this momentous period in local and national history, which still has great relevance today. The show’s message of empowerment and harmony emphasizes the role we each play in making a difference in our community, and the importance of not letting our voices, or those of our community, be silenced. After the performance, students participate in a dialogue with the performers.

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In-School Residency Each year, the Skirball hosts an in-school residency program designed to encourage students to engage with issues that are important in their lives and to explore how art can be a tool for civic and social action. This program ignites studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; self-confidence, imagination, and sense of agency. Students and teachers work intensively over the course of several weeks with a skilled teaching artist and Skirball educators to learn basic techniques in one or more creative disciplines. Each residency culminates in a professionally produced, student-created program at the Skirball.

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GRADES 9–12

From Issues to Action: Art Making for Democracy January–March 2017 • Eight-to-ten-week program; approximately 2 hours per week Presented in partnership with Action Civics LA, an organization that develops and enhances civic learning and engagement opportunities for youth, this high school residency program encourages students to explore their experiences, knowledge, and perspectives to identify critical issues related to democracy and civic life. Working with professional teaching artists, students embark on an investigation of their identity within American society, developing their own creative projects that can act as platforms for action. The program concludes with students presenting their original, collaborative work for their peers at the Skirball. For more information and to apply for a Skirball residency, visit skirball.org/education/for-your-students.

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“The project aligned with my goals as an art educator, which is to not only teach to skills and values associated with the arts, but also to create projects that give students the tools to learn how to be concerned citizens of the world.” —Kelly Herrera, 2015–2016 In-School Residency Teacher

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS REGISTRATION Teachers interested in bringing students to the Skirball’s school programs must register online. Online registration for the 2016–2017 academic year begins on July 12, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. Please follow the instructions below: YOUR SCHOOL PROGRAM

1. SELECT YOUR SCHOOL PROGRAM Visit skirball.org/education/for-your-students and select your desired school program. For detailed program descriptions, please see pages 4–15 or view online.

2. SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST Complete and submit the online request form for your desired program. Please follow registration instructions carefully and make sure to fill out all required fields; incomplete forms will not be accepted by our online system. Registration procedures, scheduling guidelines, program fees, admission and transportation scholarship information, and other helpful hints can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section at skirball.org/plan-your-school-visit. You will receive an automated e-mail when your program request form has been received. Please note that the automated e-mail is not a final confirmation of your trip. It only indicates that your request has been received.

3. AWAIT YOUR CONFIRMATION Once you have received the automated e-mail confirming your registration request has been received, please allow up to four weeks to receive official confirmation of your scheduled visit.

4. QUESTIONS? For school tour and in-school residency inquiries, e-mail education@skirball.org or call (310) 440-4662. For questions about school performance programs, e-mail schoolperformances@skirball.org or call (310) 440-4745. Please remember that the only way to book a school program or to apply for an admission or transportation scholarship is to complete an online request.

FOR YOUR STUDENTS All students participating in Skirball school programs receive a Family Pass good for one day of FREE admission to the Skirball galleries, including Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™.

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Teacher Programs Teacher programs reflect the Skirballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deep commitment to fostering community and supporting experiential learning. We believe that creative classrooms give students unique tools to develop their identities, deepen their understanding of core subjects, and become active members of their communities. Hands-on workshops for K through Grade 12 teachers focus on integrating the arts into classroom curricula and igniting creativity and a love of learning in students and teachers alike. For more information about teacher programs, visit skirball.org/education/for-teachers.

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K–GRADE 5 TEACHERS

Teaching Through Storytelling: Three-Day Workshop Tuesday, June 21–Thursday, June 23, 2016 • 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Storytelling has the power to inspire students to develop creative ways of communicating and collaborating. The award-wining installation Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™ and the Skirball’s core exhibition, Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America, serve as platforms for exploring the craft of storytelling through movement, music, and theater arts. Teachers participate in hands-on, artist-led workshops and design dynamic, interdisciplinary lessons that support language arts, social studies, math, science, and visual and performing arts curricula. Participants earn one LAUSD salary point and gain access to advance registration for Skirball 2016–2017 school programs. For information on course fees and registration, visit skirball.org/storytelling.

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Teacher Programs Teaching Our World Through the Arts uses the Skirball’s unique creative resources and community-oriented approach to equip K through Grade 12 teachers to integrate film, dance, visual arts, theater, and music into core curricula. Participants attend classroom workshops, gallery tours, and live performances at the Skirball and engage in collaborative lesson planning and resource sharing. This program aligns with LAUSD’s 2012–2017 Arts Education and the Creative Cultural Network Plan.

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The course is divided into four strands. Teachers may sign up for a single strand or any combination of up to four strands. Each strand consists of four full-day Saturdays of training. SALARY POINTS: Multiple LAUSD salary points are available for participating teachers. Details will be made available upon registration. ELIGIBILITY: Workshops are designed for current classroom teachers. No prior experience in the arts is required for any of the course strands. For information about course fees and scholarships, group discounts, and registration, visit skirball.org/towta.

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15, 2016!

“ We have created a fun, collaborative, creative community that continues to inspire me.” —Middle School Teacher

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Strand 1: Theater and Film Four Saturdays: September 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 2016 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Performance-based teaching strategies can be powerful tools for developing students’ creative and critical thinking skills. In conjunction with the exhibition Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American, this strand explores stories of role models and heroes/heroines of stage and screen. Using techniques from the disciplines of theater and film, teachers expand their cross-cultural knowledge, learn ways of making core content more meaningful, and strengthen their classroom communities.

Strand 2: Visual Art and Photography Four Saturdays: January 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 2017 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. In conjunction with the exhibition Pop for the People: Roy Lichtenstein Prints by Gemini G.E.L., teachers explore art as a platform for civic action, looking specifically at printmaking and photography as modes for communicating ideas and making learning visible. Through workshops led by Los Angeles–based artists, teachers learn art-making techniques, easily adapted for all content areas, that are designed to help students express their voices and perspectives.

Strand 3: Movement and Dance Four Saturdays: February 25 and March 4, 11, 18, 2017 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Physical movement has the capability of igniting students’ interest in and deepening their understanding of academic concepts, while also supporting students’ creativity, self-expression, empathy, and collaboration. Professional teaching artists in movement and dance provide teachers with exciting and accessible strategies that use embodiment to engage the whole student in the learning process.

Strand 4: Words and Music Four Saturdays: April 22, 29 and May 6, 13, 2017 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Music is an extremely effective tool for inquiry-driven teaching and learning and serves as an excellent vehicle for students to express their experiences and perspectives. In conjunction with the exhibition Paul Simon: Words & Music, lyricists, musicians, and sound designers demonstrate how incorporating music and sound into the curriculum can engage students as active participants in their own learning and build community. Educators from Facing History and Ourselves also provide a window into the ways that music can both inspire and reflect social change by presenting their curriculum The Sounds of Change.

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Get Involved There are many ways to be a part of the Skirball community of teachers and learners. Here are a few!

Adult Education The Skirball’s adult education classes offer participants the unique opportunity to experience art, culture, literature, and history, and to connect with a diverse group of learners. For more information, visit skirball.org/programs/classes.

Teacher Museum Admission and Store Discounts Teachers receive complimentary admission to all exhibitions, including Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™. Simply show your teacher ID to gain FREE admission. Advance tickets to Noah’s Ark are recommended on weekends and during school breaks. Tickets on FREE Thursdays are first-come, first-served only (no advance tickets), subject to availability. To reserve your FREE, timed entry tickets to Noah’s Ark, visit skirball.org/noahs-ark or call (877) SCC-4TIX and indicate promotion code 97055. A service charge may apply. Tickets for all other exhibitions are available at the door, subject to availability. Teachers also receive a 10% discount at Audrey’s Museum Store—all year round—off books, art supplies, and educational resources. Please show your teacher ID to receive these benefits.

Teacher Membership Pre-K through Grade 12 teachers who sign up to become Skirball Members receive a 25% discount off all Skirball Membership categories. For more information or to join, call (310) 440-4599 or e-mail membership@skirball.org. You can also join on site at the Membership desk in the main lobby.

Stay Connected

Especially for Teachers • Sign up for teacher e-newsletters to receive information about new programs and teacher opportunities by e-mailing education@skirball.org.

• “Like” the Skirball for Teachers Facebook page at facebook.com/skirballforteachers.

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