Roslyn and Abner Goldstine School Outreach Programs 2018–2019 by Skirball Cultural Center

Roslyn and Abner Goldstine

School Outreach Programs 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2019

The Roslyn and Abner Goldstine School Outreach Programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from:

The Ahmanson Foundation

Melanie and Richard Lundquist

The Herb Alpert Foundation

Shelby Notkin

The Annenberg Foundation

Ruth and Allen Orbuch

The Capital Group Companies

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 Roslyn and Abner Goldstine

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

Bob and Nita Hirsch Family Foundation

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WELCOME TO THE SKIRBALL! At the Skirball Cultural Center, learning means connecting to one another, to history, and to the world around us. Our Education programs are rooted in the Jewish and American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We are committed to being an inclusive space, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society. Led by inspiring artists and educators, our student and teacher programs strengthen learners’ cultural literacy; encourage creativity and resourcefulness; and cultivate empathy, self-esteem, and civic engagement.

School Tours and Performances pp. 4–11 In-School Residency pp. 12–13 Teacher Programs pp. 14–17

Photo by Ben Gibbs

Registration p. 18

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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 and imagination. Tours are highly participatory, align with Common Core State Standards, and provide resources to help connect the on-site visits to classroom learning. Performance programs and workshops invite students to experience dynamic, interactive music, dance, and theater by world-class performers, and encourage them to share their own stories and creativity in the classroom and beyond. School programs are offered September 2018 through June 2019. Programs in this section are organized by grade level, with tours listed first, then performances. The date that registration opens for each program is listed below the description. For teacher guides, scheduling guidelines, program fees, admission and transportation scholarship information, and registration procedures, visit skirball.org/education/for-your-students.

“Thank you for taking us on that amazing adventure. I learned to work together. It makes things better.”—Second Grade Student

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PRE-K–GRADE 2 PRE-K–GRADE 1 TOUR: Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™

10:00–11:30 a.m. | Limited to 50 students per tour Ignite your students’ creativity and curiosity with a voyage aboard Noah’s Ark! Inside the Skirball’s award-winning destination—featuring whimsical animals crafted from repurposed, everyday objects—students learn about the values of community and collaboration through hands-on learning experiences, such as storytelling, music making, building and exploring, and caring for the Ark’s inhabitants.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

GRADE 2 TOUR: Build a Better World: Noah’s Ark at the Skirball

10:00–11:30 a.m. | Limited to 50 students per tour Winner of the California Association of Museums’ Superintendent’s Award for Excellence in Museum Education Experience a tour of Noah’s Ark specially designed to foster empathy, collaboration, and civic responsibility. In partnership with organizations like LA Family Housing, Chrysalis, and Heirs to Our Oceans, the tour focuses on one of three themes—caring for the earth, helping people in need, and protecting animals. Back in your classroom, take part in a hands-on service-learning project that builds on those themes. Select schools will receive an in-class follow-up workshop led by a Skirball educator.

Photo by Mercie Ghimire

Registration opens Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

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SCHOOL TOURS AND PERFORMANCES 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.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

K–GRADE 2 MUSIC: José-Luis Orozco

Friday, October 5, 2018 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. Back by popular demand! Sing, dance, and clap along with beloved musician and author José-Luis Orozco (pictured below) on a captivating journey through Latin American culture. A recipient of such honors as a Latino Spirit Award and a Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award, Orozco will perform traditional Latin American children’s songs along with original compositions from his catalogue of award-winning albums.

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

K–GRADE 2 STORYTELLING: Noah’s Ark Flood Stories Friday, May 3, 2019 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Experience the inspiring and creative artistry of the storytellers and puppeteers of Noah’s Ark. This original performance of flood stories from different cultures around the world will be told through puppetry, music, and movement. Let your imagination run wild and become part of the story! Note: In order to accommodate a large student audience, this program will take place in a performance hall rather than inside the Noah’s Ark galleries. All students will receive a free pass to come back and visit Noah’s Ark with their families.

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

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Photo by Timothy Norris

“Our experience gave my students knowledge that they can connect to when discussing diversity, culture, tolerance, and respect for each other.”—Second Grade Teacher

Photo by BeBe Jacobs

“The Skirball’s focus on fostering human connections and inspiring hope is precisely what my students need to be exposed to as their values and beliefs develop.” —Fif th Grade Teacher

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 LA’s incredible cultural diversity and the universal values of welcoming others, teaching and learning, and caring for the world around us. Students make music together, discuss their own families’ cultural celebrations around a Jewish holiday table, explore major life events through everyday objects, and create a take-home project related to community service.

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

GRADE 5 TOUR: Americans and Their Family Stories 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Limited to 60 students per tour

Students explore the experiences of people who have immigrated to America from around the world, learning their personal stories and examining related objects from a variety of cultures and time periods. Through immersive storytelling, students re-enact an American immigrant experience at the turn of the twentieth century by undergoing the process of entering Ellis Island, attending public school in 1908, and searching for an occupation in the midst of a bustling New York City neighborhood. They learn about the harrowing challenges many immigrants to the US have faced and the striking commonalities and stark differences among their experiences.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 12:00 p.m. skirball.org/education

SCHOOL TOURS AND PERFORMANCES GRADES 3–5 DANCE/MUSIC: MôForró

Friday, January 18, 2019 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. This nationally acclaimed LA-based band plays hip-swiveling dance music in the traditional, rootsy style that was born out of the countryside of Brazil. In a performance featuring samba dancing and infectious Brazilian rhythms, MôForró are sure to get students on their feet!

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

GRADES 3–5 MUSIC: Mudbug Brass Band Friday, March 1, 2019 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Jump and jive with the Louisiana sounds of the Mudbug Brass Band! Dedicated to the New Orleans “second line” tradition, the Mudbug Brass Band draws from jazz, R&B, funk, and the Mardi Gras musical heritage. Bring American music curricula to life at this performance!

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Photo by Ben Gibbs

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

Photo by BeBe Jacobs

GRADES 5–8 GRADES 5–8 TOUR: Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Limited to 60 students per tour Offered November 2018–March 2019 only! Explore the life, career, and impact of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, based on the New York Times–bestselling book and pop culture phenomenon of the same name. This tour focuses on Ginsburg’s contributions to the expansion of civil rights and on the role models who preceded and inspired her.

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

GRADE 6 TOUR: Archaeology of the Near East

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Limited to 60 students per tour The Skirball’s Discovery Center and outdoor archaeological dig site invite students to use authentic archaeological tools to excavate, collect, and analyze findings, and present hypotheses about the history, commerce, religion, and cultural practices of people from the Iron Age. In immersive spaces modeled after an ancient town discovered in the Near East, students will study artifacts and replicas to make connections between life in the ancient world and today. Note: Dig activities may be moved indoors due to weather.

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m. skirball.org/education

SCHOOL TOURS AND PERFORMANCES GRADES 6–8 FILM: Animated Shorts from CalArts Friday, November 2, 2018 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Watch animated short films created by past and current student animators from the Character Animation Department of the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). From the tale of a little boat that goes on a long journey to a work about code switching, each film tells a powerful story through hand-drawn, computer-generated, or stop-motion animation. After the film screening, students will participate in a panel discussion with CalArts animators and take part in hands-on activities facilitated by the animators and Skirball educators.

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

GRADES 6–8 DANCE: Antics Dance Company Friday, February 15, 2019 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Get up and move with Antics (pictured below), a daring dance theater company that incorporates poetry, theater, and film into their performances. Speaking the language of hip-hop, Antics tells stories using elements of street dance styles, including b-boying/ girling, krump, house, locking, popping, waacking, and capoeira.

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

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Photo by Paul Antico

“The students loved the performance. They learned about the history and technical aspects of the dance moves. The performance gave validation to the music the students listen to.”—Middle School Teacher

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GRADES 9–12 GRADES 9–12 TOUR: Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Limited to 60 students per tour Of fered November 2018–March 2019 only! Explore the life, career, and impact of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, based on the New York Times–bestselling book and pop culture phenomenon of the same name. This tour focuses on Ginsburg’s contributions to the expansion of civil rights and on the role models who preceded and inspired her.

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

GRADES 9–12 FILM: Animated Shorts from CalArts Friday, November 16, 2018 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

GRADES 9–12 DANCE: BODYTRAFFIC Dance Company Friday, April 5, 2019 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Be inspired by this internationally recognized contemporary dance troupe, named “the company of the future” by The Joyce Theater Foundation. BODYTRAFFIC will perform lively and accessible pieces for students that demonstrate the power of storytelling through movement. This company prides itself on bringing the joy of dance to the audience, with equal measures of virtuosity, heart, and humor!

Registration opens Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m. skirball.org/education

IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY Each year, the Skirball offers an in-school residency program that encourages students to engage with issues important in their lives and to explore art as a tool for civic and social action—igniting their self-confidence, imagination, and sense of agency. Students and teachers work intensively over the course of multiple weeks with a skilled teaching artist and Skirball educators to explore and express aspects of their own identities through collaborative creative practice. Each residency culminates in a professionally produced, studentcreated program for hundreds of students at the Skirball. For more information and to apply for a Skirball residency, visit skirball.org/education/for-your-students.

“Our main goal wasn’t to create something just to pass the class or obtain an A, but to create something that demonstrates the reality of discrimination against our people and the steps we will take, so we can create a just world.” —High School Residency Student

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GRADES 9–12 Art and Activism

October–December 2018 | Approximately 2 hours per week In this high school residency, one class of students will embark on an in-depth investigation of the remarkable life and successful career of a social change-maker and cultural icon: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. An original Skirball exhibition, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg—based upon the New York Times–bestselling book of the same name—will serve as an entry point and framework for the residency. Working with a professional teaching artist, students will examine RBG’s ongoing work of addressing gender inequality and develop their own creative projects that can act as platforms for action. The residency will culminate in a dynamic and participatory gathering at the Skirball, where students’ works of art will serve as catalysts for dialogue about artistic process, civic values, and social justice.

Photo by Mercie Ghimire

Now accepting applications!

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TEACHER PROGRAMS The Skirball’s teacher programs reflect our ongoing 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 own communities. Our hands-on workshops for K–Grade 12 teachers focus on integrating the arts into classroom curricula—inspiring 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 8 TEACHERS Teaching Through Storytelling: Three-Day Workshop

Tuesday, June 26–Thursday, June 28, 2018 | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Storytelling can encourage students to develop creative ways of expressing themselves and collaborating. Inspired by the spirit of innovation and creative teamwork in The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited, this three-day workshop will explore the transformative power of storytelling and puppetry. In addition, the award-winning destination Noah’s Ark at the Skirball and the Skirball’s core exhibition, Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America, will serve as platforms for exploring the craft of storytelling through movement, music, and theater arts. Teachers will 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 the Skirball’s 2018–2019 school programs.

This program has already reached capacity. If you would like to join the waitlist, please contact teacherprograms@skirball.org.

Photo by Mercie Ghimire

“The program has helped me identify a greater goal than just the standards and the academics. Although the training focused on storytelling, I felt a stronger message that stressed community and team building.” —Elementary and Middle School Teacher

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TEACHER PROGRAMS TEACHING Our World

Teaching Our World Through the Arts introduces K–Grade 12 teachers to arts-integration teaching techniques that foster students’ critical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and civic literacy skills. Participants learn and practice strategies that use the arts to enhance core content and make curriculum more meaningful—engaging students in social activism and strengthening classroom communities.

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The course is divided into four strands. Each strand consists of four full-day Saturdays of training. FREE: The Skirball is an official LAUSD Arts Community Network partner, providing FREE registration for this program to credentialed teachers at LAUSD and LAUSD-dependent schools. This funding is graciously provided by LAUSD’s Arts Education Branch.

FREE FOR LAUSD TEACHERS

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.

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Photo by Mercie Ghimire

Visit skirball.org/towta to register.

Photo by BeBe Jacobs

“The workshops inspired me to examine my own practice and try to find ways to breathe life into it by creating relevance and engagement.” —Elementary School Teacher

STRAND 1: Theater and Movement

Four Saturdays: September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 2018 | 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Learn performance-based teaching strategies that encourage kinesthetic and collaborative learning and deepen student connection to curricular content.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

STRAND 2: Art and Activism

Four Saturdays: October 20, 27 and November 3, 10, 2018 | 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. In conjunction with the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, visual and performing artist-activists model how the arts can create empowered learning environments and avenues for student-driven social change and discourse.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 18, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

STRAND 3: Words and Music

Four Saturdays: February 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 2019 | 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Musicians and performance poets model writing and rhythm-based strategies that engage students in personal storytelling and reflection and build an ensemble mindset.

Registration opens Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

STRAND 4: Visual Art and Design

Four Saturdays: March 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 2019 | 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Practice visual thinking and engage in art-making activities that encourage students to problem solve and make discoveries through collaboration and inquiry.

Registration opens Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 12:00 p.m. skirball.org/education

REGISTRATION Teachers must register online for both school and teacher programs. Online registration for school programs for the 2018–2019 academic year will occur over three days, from July 10 through July 12, 2018. Each day, registration will open at 12:00 p.m. Online registration for teacher programs will occur throughout the academic year. Please see the description for your desired school or teacher program to identify the date registration opens. Please follow the instructions below:

1. SELECT YOUR PROGRAM

Visit skirball.org/education and select either “For Your Students” or “For Teachers.” Then choose your desired program. For detailed descriptions, see pages 4–17 or view online.

2. SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST

When registering 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 bus scholarship information, and other helpful hints can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website at skirball.org/plan-your-school-visit. Tours and Teacher Programs: After clicking on the “REGISTER NOW” button for your desired program, you will enter the Skirball’s new online registration system. All users must log in before submitting a request. If this is your first time using this new system, enter your e-mail address to create an account. Then complete and submit the online request form for your desired program. Performances and Films: After clicking on the “REGISTER NOW” button, complete and submit the online request form for your desired performance or film. After submitting a request to register for a school or teacher program, you will receive an automated e-mail when your request has been received. Please note that the automated e-mail is not a f inal conf irmation 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 online 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. For questions about school performances, e-mail schoolperformances@skirball.org. For questions about teacher programs, e-mail teacherprograms@skirball.org. Please remember that the only way to book a school or teacher program or to apply for an admission or transportation scholarship is to complete an online request.

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FREE FAMILY PASS

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All students participating in the Roslyn and Abner Goldstine School Outreach Programs receive a Family Pass good for one day of FREE admission to the Skirball galleries, including Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, for up to six people!

TEACHER RESOURCES Teachers are eligible for complimentary admission to Skirball exhibitions, including Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, plus a 10% discount at Audrey’s Museum Store and a 25% discount off all Skirball Membership categories. Visit skirball.org/teacher-resources for more information or skirball.org/join to become a Member today! skirball.org/education

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