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Cleveland Museum of Art Integration Plans
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Contact: Lenaia Burbank 1.216.707.2468

The Cleveland Museum of Art , is located in downtown, Cleveland, Ohio. "The museum, established in 1913 "for the benefit of all the people forever," seeks to bring the pleasure and meaning of art to the broadest possible audience in accordance with the highest aesthetic, intellectual and professional standards."

The Cleveland Museum of Art's Ingalls Library, the fourth largest art museum library in the United States, collects material on the visual arts including art, history, patronage, symbolism, iconography, and collectors and collecting. The non-circulating art reference library contains over 315,000 cataloged volumes. The image library includes more than 460,000 slides which are available for loan, and 600 videotapes available for viewing in the library. More than 6,000,000 images are available in the library's photograph collection.

Videoconference Programs are available
Cleveland Museum of Art offers an array videoconference programs and teacher in-service workshops. The workshops are a great way to introduce fellow teachers to videoconferencing.

Fees
1-12 programs $95 each
13-24 programs $90 each
25-36 programs $85 each
37-50 programs $80 each

Workshops are available free of charge to all schools. Line charges may apply.

Technology Requirements
Schools are responsible for dialing into the CMA and providing us with connection information. Dial-up information will be provided to you with registration confirmation
If you are an ISDN site, you may connect to us through a bridge with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS). Bridged connections are setup by the CMA.
Schools with ATM or IP systems can connect directly to our site.
There is no charge for test connections, however, they must be scheduled in advance.

You can Register online. All videoconference lessons must be booked at least 6-8 weeks weeks in advance and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.

Presentations range from 40 to 60 minutes depending on your class period.

Schools should plan to connect their site with the Cleveland Museum of Art 30 minutes prior to the start of the lesson. There are no lesson charges for Ohio schools or for any test connection. Out of state schools will be invoiced $75 per less

Teacher Information packets are available
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Programs - Distance Learning

A is for Apple A is for Art,	Grades K - 1
This highly interactive twenty-five minute lesson introduces kindergartners to three celebrated artists: Renoir, Picasso and Matisse. Using colorful paintings from the CMAs permanent collection, students find apples or other fruit in each painting. They then discover how artists use a variety of colors to convey the apples appearance. After examining a real apple under different lighting conditions students begin to see how light affects the apples form. A post-videoconference activity of drawing apples using highlights and shadows offers students a rewarding classroom exhibition of their own artwork.
African Art: Secular and Supernatural	Grades 7 - 12
Compare ritual and royal objects from the Yoruba and Edo peoples of Nigeria to learn how their rulers maintain worldly authority with the assistance of supernatural forces. Students will delight in examining a colorful beaded crown which empowers a Yoruba ruler and a three hundred year old bronze sculpture which establishes legitimacy for an Edo king. These and other stunning objects introduce divination, mythology and communication with ancestors to your class. Ohio Proficiency Skills reinforced through this lesson and Teacher Information Packet teaching extensions: 9th and 12th grade reading and writing
L’Art de L’Afrique	Grades 9 - 12
Former French colonies in Africa have a rich and complex history. Explore the traditional arts of selected countries such as Mali, The Democratic Republic of Congo and The Cote d’Ivoire in this lesson suitable for any class studying African culture and/or French.
African Masks	Grades 2 - 4
Learn why African artists use animals as points of reference in mask making and how masks are used in ceremonies. Students compare the differences and similarities between African and American masks in terms of materials, and roles in life and seasonal cycles.
Ancient American Art: The Aztec and their Ancestors	Grade 7 - 12
This lesson introduces the art of selected cultures in ancient Mesoamerica (today, Mexico, Guatemala and adjacent countries). Objects of ceramic, gold and stone (including jade) shed light on religion and rulership among the Aztec, Maya, and others in the centuries before European contact. An effort is made to provoke students to think critically as they help the instructor analyze art works and their meanings.
Aztec, Maya and More!	Grades 3 - 6
This lesson introduces the arts, myths and writing systems of selected Mesoamerican cultures. Ceramic figures, objects made from cast gold, carved limestone and jade are used to glimpse life among the Aztec, Teotihuacan, Maya and Olmec peoples in centuries before European contact.
America’s Story Through Art Series	Grades 9 - 12
By examining American art and artifacts from the CMA’s collection, this series promotes discussion on America’s national character and heritage. All lessons, developed by teams of teachers, are accompanied by reinforcement materials specifically designed to foster critical thinking skills and the Ohio Proficiency Test Competencies. These programs may be scheduled individually. Topics for each lesson include: Lesson 1: America Emerging - 1700’s Developing American identity, folk art, the influence of the Age of Reason, the effect of the mercantilist economy, and underlying causes of the Revolution. Lesson 2: America Expanding - 1801-1861 Frontier life, the results and impact of westward expansion, landscape painting, Jacksonian democracy and genre art. Lesson 3: America Transforming - 1861-1913 Momentous social changes brought about by urbanization, industrialization, immigration and technological inventions. Lesson 4: America Enduring - 1913 - 1945 Unprecedented prosperity, The Great Depression, ensuing social and political change during the inter-war period, reaction to European influence: Regionalism.
The Art of Adornment	Grades 7 - 8
In a program created especially for middle schoolers, students will explore ways in which various cultures throughout history have used adornment to establish personal and social identity. Body shaping, tattooing, piercing, scarification, cosmetic use and decorative arrangements of hair reflect diverse cultural values and also relate to issues of self-definition facing students today.
Contemporary Art	Grades 4 - 12
Discover the stimulating and diverse art of the later twentieth century. Beginning with the mid century action painter Jackson Pollock, students will be introduced to styles ranging from Abstraction to Pop Art to variations of Realism. Painting and sculpture by artists represented in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art will be presented along with information about selected techniques used to create these works.
Egyptomania Series	Grades 2 - 6
Discover the ingenuity of one of the world's earliest civilizations through this lively series of four videoconferences just for elementary students: 1. Introduction to Daily Life Through the use of art and artifacts from the CMA's collection, students are acquainted with Egypt's natural environment, as well as aspects of daily life such as food, clothing, shelter, and recreation. 2. Hieroglyphics Learn how to decipher some of the "sacred writing" of Egypt in this fascinating look at a 4,000+ year old writing system. Teaching extensions to the lesson provide instruction for writing like a scribe, and creating a personalized cartouche. 3. Mummies Find out how the Egyptian desire for an eternal afterlife contributed to the ritual of mummification. Watch a real mummy being examined with the latest scientific equipment. Time permitting, students will have the opportunity to plan an Egyptian funeral procession. 4. Animals Why were so many Egyptian gods part human - part animal? This lesson explores how ancient Egyptians observed animal behavior and ascribed animal characteristics to their gods. Students participate in a game to help them classify and link animals with their natural environment. Programs may be scheduled individually or as the full four-program series. If registering for the full series, we recommend scheduling one program a week over a period of four weeks. Please submit all four registration forms for the four program dates requested at the same time.
Gods and Heroes from Greece and Rome	Grades 6 - 12
Using bronze sculptures, coins, ceramic vessels and a carved marble sarcophagus from the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, we'll investigate the exploits of Herakles, Athena, Dionysus and others who vividly populated the imagination of the classical western world. This is one of a planned series of distance learning lessons which compares the myths of several cultures and character traits of their heroes, as well as their quests, and connections to the natural world. Grades 6-12 Note: This is part of a three lesson series. Lessons can be booked individually or for the whole series. The series consists of these lessons. Gods and Heroes from Greece and Rome Gods and Heroes from the Maya People (available late Spring 2003) Gods and Heroes from India (available late Spring 2003) A complete Teacher Information Packet (TIP) is sent out 2 weeks prior to the lesson to prepare the students for the interactive videoconference. The TIP contains program objectives, Academic Content Standards (Ohio), Vocabulary, additional print and web resources and teaching extensions such as creating your own Pandora's Box. Each lesson contains copyable viewing guides that students fill out as they participate in the videoconference. This encourages greater retention of the material and an on-camera interactivity that helps promote discussion.
Gods and Heroes of the Maya	Grades 6 - 12
The Maya Popol Vuh (Council Book) relates tales of the Hero Twins who make the world safe for the arrival of human beings. During this lesson students explore this creation myth and other aspects of the Maya culture by examining artifacts from The Cleveland Museum of Art. On-camera interactivities include filling out a viewing guide with personal interpretations of Maya mythology and beginning to write a story based on a princely scene from an ancient pottery vessel. Related discussion involves Maya hieroglyphs, notions of royalty, the sacred ball game and the natural resources of Mesoamerica. The teacher information packet which accompanies this lesson contains teaching extensions which promote such language arts skills as composing a narrative and developing characters.
The Harlem Renaissance	Grades 9 - 12
Travel back in time to bustling New York City in the 1920s and discover the art, literature and music produced by African Americans living in Harlem during this period. Students will be introduced to artists such as Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and photographer James Van Der Zee, as well as to the poetry of Langston Hughes.
Impressionism	Grades 4 - 12
Learn about the works of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters such as Monet, Degas, van Gogh and Cézanne whose experiments with the effects of different conditions of light and paint application created a new way of seeing the world. The world these artists shared had much in common with our own era of rapid technological change and rise in standard of living. Students will consider how such factors influenced Impressionism.
Knights, Castles and Kings	Grades 2 - 5
Knights in shining armor, legendary queens, towering castles and fantastic beasts populate the pages of fairy tales and capture our imagination. But where does the fantasy merge with fact? In this program, students will be introduced to noble life in the Middle Ages through arms and armor, courtly and religious objects in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art. They will be asked to observe, comment on what they see, question, and draw conclusions about the role of castles, knights and kings in medieval society.
Math Connections in Art: Gridding	Grades 7 - 10
Students will be introduced to the work of American painter and printmaker Chuck Close and will also learn to apply math concepts and skills used by the artist to transfer photographic images to another working surface. Beginning with photos of themselves, students will measure, grid and reproduce their portrait into a painting or pencil rendering which may be finished later at home or in the classroom. Concepts such as ratio, percent, and area are reinforced. This is a four-part series consisting of an introduction to Chuck Close, two hands-on in-classroom sessions in which the CMA presenter guides students through gridding their photographs and producing self portraits, and a final session to discuss the students' artwork and assess comprehension of math concepts.
Medieval Masterpieces	Grades 7 - 12
Rich intellectual and technical achievements distinguish the art of the Middle Ages. Throughout Europe manuscript illumination, architecture, sculpture and metal work flourished under the patronage of church and court. In this lesson students will encounter splendid liturgical objects such as a gold and porphyry altarpiece made for an 11th c. German countess, and a silver vessel for a holy relic obtained from a Byzantine emperor. Courtly items also featured in the lesson include a whimsical table fountain and Gothic style tapestries made for a chateau. Biblical subjects such as Daniel in the lion’s den—seen on a medieval column capital—help make connections between art and religion for classes studying world religions, culture and/or European history.
Modernism: Early 20th Century Art	Grades 9 - 12
Fauvism, Cubism, de Stijl, Surrealism and other selected movements in early 20th century art are introduced through the Museum’s collection. Explore the visual innovations of artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Mondrian and Miro in a period marked by the primacy of personal expression over a realistic rendering of the world.
Museum Careers	Grades 9 - 12
Take a behind-the-scenes look at one of the vital jobs at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Students will have the opportunity to discuss with a featured staff member the projects, career path, influences and aspirations which shaped that person’s professional life. The selected staff member brings video clips of his/her working environment, information on relevant programs and an enthusiasm for lively interchange with your class. Past presenters have included the Curatorial Assistant of Ancient Art, the Coordinator of Film Programs and the Curator of the Musical Arts Department.
Native Americans and Settlers	Grades 4 - 6, 9 - 12
Encounters in Early Ohio History Tools, documents, and paintings from the collections of the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) in Cleveland and the Cleveland Museum of Art evoke the lives of Native Americans and settlers in Northeast Ohio. Educators from both the WRHS and the CMA guide students through an examination of the mutual perceptions between the Native Americans and settlers as well as the historical environment created by their encounters during the 18th and early 19th century. During this lesson upper elementary students participate in a bartering exercise to help them imagine transactions and issues of mutual dependence between the two groups. The high school version of the lesson features information and discussion based on primary documents at the WRHS such as Moses Cleaveland’s Letter to the Six Nations (an association of Eastern Woodlands Native Americans in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio). An in-classroom activity kit accompanies the lesson for upper elementary students.
"Race" is a Four Letter Word	Grades 7 - 12
This lesson provides students with the opportunity to critically examine works of art from various time periods and consider not only ways that race and racial groups have been depicted in various societies, but also how those depictions might perpetuate stereotypes and biased thinking.
Renaissance Painting: An Overview	Grades 9 - 12
Selected paintings from the CMA collection help acquaint students with the Renaissance, the transitional period of European history in which learning and the arts blossomed and medieval thought was gradually subjected to the beginnings of scientific scrutiny. Portraiture, early landscape elements, and contemporary details in these works show the artists’ growing attention to the world around them. Specialized vocabulary words (e.g. perspective, patron, altarpiece, tondo) introduce basic concepts related to Renaissance painting. This lesson includes teaching extensions on one-point perspective in which students give flat shapes the appearance of three dimensional objects by drawing converging lines to a vanishing point. These same principles are used in a follow up project for drawing a room in 3-D. Further, a videoconference viewing guide on perspective adds an engaging interactivity to this distance learning lesson. Ohio Proficiency Skills reinforced through this lesson and Teacher Information Packet teaching extensions: 9th grade citizenship, math, reading, writing. National Visual Art Standards #1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes. Content Standard #4: Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
Scary Art	Grades 7 - 12
Fun for Halloween or anytime -- a distance learning program featuring goblins, witches and dastardly doings! Explore otherwordly paintings and prints by Francisco Goya, Salvador Dali, Salvator Rosa and Albert Pinkham Ryder for an art journey to the other side.
Spanish Art	Grades 9 - 12
This lesson features paintings by artists working from or born in Spain. Renaissance, Baroque and Modern Spanish art offer a varied stylistic range to students as well as information on the cultural and historical context of the works highlighted. Many of the artists—El Greco, Goya and Picasso, for example—are among the best known in western art history and may already be familiar to the students. Portions of this lesson can be presented in beginning, intermediate or advanced Spanish, making it suitable for all levels of foreign language studies.