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Ancient Civilizations: Testing the Textbooks
Egypt
Participants
in this workshop will examine the fundamentals
of the ancient Egypt as revealed by the archaeological
discoveries since the Rosetta Stone. The class
consists of slide lectures and handouts that will
analyze these discoveries for what they reveal
about the world of ancient Egypt. Participants
will examine the documents, artifacts, and stories
of ancient Egypt and employ the skills of historical
analysis and interpretation in probing their meaning
and importance. They will learn the timeline, calendar,
and cultural characteristics of these civilizations.
Teachers should bring to the class the textbook(s)
they use in teaching ancient civilizations. Optional
visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Mesopotamia
Participants
in this workshop will examine the fundamentals
of the ancient Mesopotamian cultures as revealed
by the archaeological discoveries since the 1840’s.
The class will consist of slide lectures and handouts
that will analyze these discoveries for what they
reveal about the world of the ancient Near East.
Participants will examine the documents, artifacts,
and stories of ancient Mesopotamia and employ the
skills of historical analysis and interpretation
in probing their meaning and importance. They will
learn the timeline, calendar, and cultural characteristics
of the Mesopotamian civilizations. Teachers should
bring to the class the textbook(s) they use in
teaching ancient civilizations. This program has
interdisciplinary applications. Optional trip to
the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Renaissance
Participants
in this workshop will examine the Renaissance,
the era that ushered in the modern world. During
this fascinating time period, the life of the European
civilizations changed completely. Meet the celebrities
of the era such as Columbus, the Medicis and Michelangelo.
Learn the gossip and intrigue of social movers
in their battles for power. View their art history;
hear their music; immerse yourself in their wonders.
The class will consist of slides, video, and handouts.
Optional trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art,
New York.
Medieval
Examine
the life of kings, manors, knights, superstition
and the bubonic plague. Learn about the daily of
people far different from the lives we are used
to living today. Topics covered include history,
art, architecture, science, food, and the leading
figures of the period. The workshop will consist
of art history slides, video excerpts, a time line,
music, and handout. Optional trip to the Metropolitan
Museum, New York.
Turtle Island Society First
Peoples Outreach
Participants
in this workshop examine the culture of the Native
American peoples. Music, dance, and storytelling
are used to reveal the world of animals, plans,
peoples in nature. These activities are supplemented
by talks and discussions on the meaning on nature
and current issues related to the environment and
the place of the Turtle Island Society in the American
culture.
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