November and December Specials from the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas
Tuesday, November 11 – 4:00 to 6:00 CST - Professional Development – History of Photography - $10 per teacher
Tuesday, November 11 – 4:00 to 6:00 CST - Professional Development – History of Photography - $10 per teacher
(Registration Deadline 11/5) Learn about key American photographers and photographic processes and styles, as well as how photography from 1839 to the present day relates to American history. Connect photography’s history to all levels of language arts, science, social studies, and visual art.
Tuesday, December 9 - 4:00 to 6:00 CST – Professional Development – Teaching Language Arts Through Visual Arts - $10 per teacher
Artworks can be a powerful tool for developing skills in oral and written language. Use works from the Carter’s collection to introduce strategies for writing, listening, reading, and speaking. Modifications for students with limited English and those with learning differences will also be shared. Participants learn the basic vocabulary and strategies associated with art interpretation and experience engaging classroom activities designed to teach fine arts while developing written language skills.
Register: Please choose Amon Carter Museum under provider at:
http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/event_search.asp
Please contact me with questions or to assist you with registration.
Nancy StricklandDistance Learning and Docent Program ManagerAmon Carter Museum3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.Fort Worth, Texas, 76107Phone: 817.989.5038Fax: 817.989.5039
http://www.cartermuseum.org/
