TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS
We See You.
Teachers, administrators, parents, homeschoolers…we see you! This school year will be unique for all of you and the museum is here to help. While we’re not currently scheduling in-person museum visits, below you’ll find digital resources and other information you can use in your classroom or send along to students at home. Additional resources and virtual events are currently in the works, so check back here often.In the meantime, if you’d like to connect with us or have a question, please contact Curator of Education Gina Thomas McGee at gThomas@akronartmuseum.org
LIVE VIRTUAL TOURS
As close to a real field trip as you can get. Book a virtual field trip for your class. During these events, an educator will lead a tour of the galleries and answer questions from participants in real time. Contact Curator of Education Gina Thomas McGee at gThomas@akronartmuseum.org.
STUDENT ART GALLERY
In addition to hosting art shows on-site, the Museum invites teachers to submit student artwork to this online student gallery. We applaud and celebrate the work that goes on in classrooms throughout our community. If you’d like to connect with us or have a question, please contact Curator of Education Gina Thomas McGee at gThomas@akronartmuseum.org.
EXPLORE BY GRADE LEVEL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VIRTUAL TOURS
Take a tour through the galleries focused on a topic or theme. Tours have been designed for specific age groups and can be used as a class or individually. Each tour lasts approximately 15 minutes and covers three to four artworks.
LESSON PLANS
You’ve seen the artwork, now it is time to make something of your own. Each lesson connects to a work or works in the Museum’s collection and features supply lists, discussion opportunities, and step by step instructions.
ART BITES
Short, bite-sized tours focused on one artwork, artist, or idea. Each video is under three minutes. Combine several to create a playlist for your students based on what you’re studying right now.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
VIRTUAL TOURS
Take a tour through the galleries focused on a topic or theme. Tours have been designed for specific age groups and can be used as a class or individually. Each tour lasts approximately 15 minutes and covers three to four artworks.
LESSON PLANS
You’ve seen the artwork, now it is time to make something of your own. Each lesson connects to a work or works in the Museum’s collection and features supply lists, discussion opportunities, and step by step instructions.
ART BITES
Short, bite-sized tours focused on one artwork, artist, or idea. Each video is under three minutes. Combine several to create a playlist for your students based on what you’re studying right now.
Ask Me Anything (AMA) Live Sessions
Ask Me Anything (AMA) live sessions: You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. These live, virtual events will present students and teachers with one artwork from the Museum’s collection and invite them to learn about it through their own curious questions. You may stump the staff. In fact, we hope you do. Contact Curator of Education Gina Thomas McGee at
gThomas@akronartmuseum.org to schedule your session.
HIGH SCHOOL
VIRTUAL TOURS
Take a tour through the galleries focused on a topic or theme. Tours have been designed for specific age groups and can be used as a class or individually. Each tour lasts approximately 15 minutes and covers three to four artworks.
LESSON PLANS
You’ve seen the artwork, now it is time to make something of your own. Each lesson connects to a work or works in the Museum’s collection and features supply lists, discussion opportunities, and step by step instructions.
ART BITES
Short, bite-sized tours focused on one artwork, artist, or idea. Each video is under three minutes. Combine several to create a playlist for your students based on what you’re studying right now.
Ask Me Anything (AMA) Live Sessions
Ask Me Anything (AMA) live sessions: You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. These live, virtual events will present students and teachers with one artwork from the Museum’s collection and invite them to learn about it through their own curious questions. You may stump the staff. In fact, we hope you do. Contact Curator of Education Gina Thomas McGee at
gThomas@akronartmuseum.org to schedule your session.
FOR EDUCATORS
LESSON PLANS
You’ve seen the artwork, now it is time to make something of your own. Each lesson connects to a work or works in the museum’s collection and features supply lists, discussion opportunities, and step by step instructions.
EDUCATOR EVENTS
The internet is a great resource for teachers, but it is a big place. Where do you find quality content you can use in the classroom? We’ve done some of the leg work for you by curating a selection of offerings focusing on art and creativity.
DIGITAL RESOURCES
The internet is a great resource for teachers, but it is a big place. Where do you find quality content you can use in the classroom? We’ve done some of the leg work for you by curating a selection of offerings focusing on art and creativity.
TEACH TALK LIVE
The annual event will be back and better (and more virtual) than ever. We’re in the process of putting together two sessions of this event, during which educators present short talks on a central theme, followed by a group discussion. If you’re interested in speaking this year, contact gThomas@akronartmuseum.org. Participants will receive professional development paperwork to submit for credit to their Local Professional Development Committees (LPDCs).