| Content Provider | The Mariners' Museum | |||||||||||||||
| Contact Information | Anne Marie Millar distancelearning@marinersmuseum.org 100 Museum Drive Newport News, VA 23606 United States Phone: (757) 591-7748 | |||||||||||||||
| Program Type | Individual Program | |||||||||||||||
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |||||||||||||||
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Patrons | |||||||||||||||
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Minimum Number of Participants | no minimum | |||||||||||||||
| Primary Disciplines | Fine Arts, Sciences, Social Studies/History | |||||||||||||||
| Program Description | Geoff Kaufman has been presenting educational programs and concerts for almost 30 years. His blending of history and song adds a new dimension of learning to such topics as the Civil War, Amistad, and whaling, to name just a few. Kaufman also lends his songs to teaching about the natural environment. Participants can choose from the following programs: History: *The Civil War Through Song *Echoes of Amistad *Of Ships and Captains and History in Song *Singing Westward Ho *Whales and Whaling Environment: *Music of the Waters *Tree of Life *Nature's Meanings Maritime: *Folk Song Companion to Maritime Literature & History *Songs of the Sea | |||||||||||||||
| Program Format | Students will enjoy learning about various aspects of history or the environment through music. Students will be encouraged to sing along during the program. | |||||||||||||||
| Objectives | Participants will: - explore the historic/environmental basis for songs - understand the lasting popularity of music through the ages - learn about historic events through song | |||||||||||||||
| National Standards to which this program aligns | NA.5-8.8 UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MUSIC, THE OTHER ARTS, AND DISCIPLINES OUTSIDE THE ARTS NA.5-8.9 UNDERSTANDING MUSIC IN RELATION TO HISTORY AND CULTURE NA-M.9-12.8 UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MUSIC, THE OTHER ARTS, AND DISCIPLINES OUTSIDE THE ARTS NA-M.9-12.9 UNDERSTANDING MUSIC IN RELATION TO HISTORY AND CULTURE | |||||||||||||||
| Program Length | 1 hour | |||||||||||||||
| By Request | This program is available by request and by published date(s) and time(s) | |||||||||||||||
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| Date/Time Notes | This is a special event and will be offered once this year. Participants can choose program focus and time. | |||||||||||||||
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $150.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $150.00 What's this? By Request Cost: $150.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $150.00 What's this? | |||||||||||||||
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature. | |||||||||||||||
| Is recording allowed? | No | |||||||||||||||
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |||||||||||||||
