On a Terrific Tuesday field trip, your students will participate in themed classes presented by Discovery Center Museum, Rockford Art Museum and Rockford Dance Company. This immersive and diverse educational experience will expressively engage students bodies and minds in science and art. In Fall 2008, teachers will be able to select one of three themes available for their field trip.

Length: 2.5 hours
Time: 9:30 am–12 pm
Cost: $9 per student, FREE for chaperones/teachers
ISBE goals: 4A, 11A, 12A, 12E 13A, 19AB, 25AB, 26AB, 27AB

2010–2011 Field Trip Themes

Body Works │Grades K–6
Science, art, and movement get under your skin as we uncover symmetry, explore how our insides have been “organ-ized,” and fashion graceful stylish motions from teams of muscle and bones.

Light and Shadow │Grades K–6
Movement, art, and science converge in areas bright and dark as we break apart light, use painting techniques to explore shade of color, create a shadow dance, and jump, step, and turn to articulate the qualities of light and shadow.

Seasons │Grades K–6
Explore what causes the temperature to change, create a self-portrait using seasonal fruits and vegetables, behave like a weather system or season as it travels the globe, or discover the rhythms of a seasonal dance.

Sending Messages │Grades K–6
Discover some unusual forms of communication as we explore the myriad ways we send messages. Move your body to make a point, utilize art to decode a secret message, and experiment with invisible ink!

Sending Messages Middle School Extension │Grades 7–8
Advanced activities for middle-schoolers investigate additional ways we transmit messages.

           
E-mail Stacey Sauer or call 815.972.2874 to register.

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How can a composition tell a story? This year's theme, Inspired Stories: Tales the Arts Tell, teaches your students how art, dance and music can all influence storytelling. Students will experience three arts-focused activities integrated with language arts concepts and vocabulary led by arts professionals from Rockford Art Museum, Rockford Dance Company and Rockford Symphony Orchestra.

Grades: 3-8
Length: 3 hours
Cost: $9 per student; chaperones and teachers are free
ISBE Goals: 1C, 2A, 4AB, 5C, 25AB, 26AB, 27AB

E-mail Stacey Sauer or call 815.972.2874 to register.

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Artist-in-Residence
Students enjoy a docent-guided tour of Rockford Art Museum as well as a hands-on activity with RAM's Artist-in-Residence. Each activity is geared to the age level of the students and related to current exhibitions on display at RAM. Customized programs can be planned, integrating various subject matters into art. more info...

Grades: K-12
Length: 2 hours
Cost: $5 per student
ISBE Goals: 25AB, 26AB, 27AB

Email Stacey Sauer or call 815.972.2874 to register.

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Docent-Guided Gallery Tour
Participants tour RAM's current exhibitions, as well as selections from the RAM Permanent Collection, led by a museum docent. One docent per 25 participants is assigned. One adult chaperone is recommended per 10 students, grades K-8. Advanced booking is required. Schedule early, as tour spots fill quickly.

Grades: All
Length: 1 hour (45 minutes for K-2)
Cost: $3 per student

Email Stacey Sauer or call 815.972.2874 to register.

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Self-Guided Gallery Tour
Teachers or group leaders are welcome to escort groups of children or adults through the museum galleries. Self-guided groups may schedule visits during museum gallery hours and must yield to docent-guided tours in the galleries.

Grades: All
Length: Determined by instructor
Cost: General RAM admission

Email Stacey Sauer or call 815.972.2874 to register.

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We are always interested in getting feedback on programs or ideas for new RAM educational programming. Please contact us at the information listed below:

Carrie Breitbach | Education Director
cbreitbach@rockfordartmuseum.org
815.972.2880

 

 

 

 

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