Teacher Trunk - Corn Grinding
Description
Students are able to make stronger connections with objects and concepts when they engage with the Museum’s outreach Teacher Trunk prior to their visit. Enhance your students’ learning experience by checking out a Teacher Trunk to use in your classroom. Explore the important history of corn. Learn about the history and importance of corn as well as how early civilizations use corn in their diets. This trunk contains lesson plans and activities to go along with the artifacts. Artifacts in this kit are: mano, metate, field corn, and air-popper.
Offered At
Longmont Museum
The Longmont Museum was founded in 1936, and has moved to a variety of locations throughout its existence. Now located at 400 Quail Road, just east of Main Street in south Longmont, the Longmont Museum invites visitors to come and see our regularly changing exhibits, experience our education programs, and enjoy the views from our Longs Peak Room tower. Regional history, internationally-known artists, and explorations of culture are all part of the mix of exhibitions at the Longmont Museum. Permanent exhibits document the 14,000 years of human history in Longmont, and the people who helped to create this community. Special exhibits in our Main Gallery and in our Portal Gallery change frequently, so there is always something new to see. The Longmont Museum also has a variety of education programs for all ages. We have ongoing programs, such as our "Discovery Days" program for ages 2-6 and a caregiver, Thursday night Art & Sips for adults, and our annual summer camps for kids. We also offer programs in conjunction with our current exhibits, and programs for school groups.
Details
Subjects
History, Math, Reading, Science, Writing
Capacity
30 students
Duration
90 min.
Activity
School Based Program
Grades
3, 4, 5
Price Options
$8.00 per Group for School Group