Our Golden Vision Experience
My class participated in the Golden Vision program, which included the curricular activities, a primer lesson taught by museum staff dressed in period attire, and the long awaited trip to the museum itself. In order to help other teachers navigate through the many aspects of this program that can be addressed in the classroom, I thought I would offer some tips and tricks, and some teacher resources so others planning to participate can take full advantage.
A Golden Vision Tips and Tricks from Ms. Mauk
Comparing and Contrasting: Now and Then
Here is a powerpoint I used to get my class thinking about the differences that they observed between Victorian era and modern Los Angeles. » read more...
PBS Web Page Link:
One of the most frustrating things that teachers may encounter when interacting with their students is the students' lack of knowledge about life before the iPod. PBS has a great, quick web page activity that you may enjoy doing with your class.
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Fourth Grade Teachers: Sarah, Plain and Tall Curricular Connection Powerpoint
This powerpoint will allow fourth grade students to gain deeper access to themes in the Open Court Reading Selection Sarah, Plain and Tall. The powerpoint focuses on the differences in shopping and finding a husband or wife then and now. Sarah, Plain and Tall is set during the Victorian era. » read more...
