| Content Provider | Amon Carter Museum  2007-08, 2008-09 Honorable Mention | |||||||||||||||
| Contact Information | Nancy Strickland nancy.strickland@cartermuseum.org 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 United States Phone: (817) 989-5038 Fax: (817) 989-5039 | |||||||||||||||
| Program Type | Individual Program | |||||||||||||||
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |||||||||||||||
| Target Audience | Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Public Library: Library Patrons,Business/Community: Community Member | |||||||||||||||
| Maximum Number of Participants | no maximum | |||||||||||||||
| Minimum Number of Participants | no minimum | |||||||||||||||
| Primary Disciplines | Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Sciences, Writing | |||||||||||||||
| Program Description | This spring, six great stories were selected from among 191 entries by third graders in Fort Worth ISD for special recognition in the fourth annual Great Tree Story Essay Contest sponsored by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas and other members of the Great Tree Ring www.brit.org/education/great-trees/the-great-tree-ring/ . The focus of the contest was to identify and celebrate trees that are significant to an individual or community. Two of the winning stories will be read by their authors from the galleries of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Participants in this videoconference will also view and discuss some of the greatest works by Hudson River School artists which are currently on loan to the Amon Carter from the New-York Historical Society. Paintings viewed will depict unspoiled landscapes from the mid- 19th century and participants will see how artists such as Thomas Cole and Albert Bierstadt used art and writing to promote conservation. This program has connections to science, social studies, and language arts. Most sites will be view-only. | |||||||||||||||
| Objectives | -Participants will see original works of art in museum gallery spaces. -Participants will gain an understanding of the first truly American art movement. -Participants will experience quality creative writing by a peer. -Students will be inspired by art and by the success of a peer to develop their own writing skills. | |||||||||||||||
| Program Length | 50 minutes | |||||||||||||||
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| Date/Time Notes | This is a free, special event and will only be offered once this year. Most sites will be view only, but a few will be invited to be interactive. | |||||||||||||||
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | View Only Cost: $0.00 | |||||||||||||||
| Cancellation Policy | If you do not plan to view, please cancel your registration for this free program. | |||||||||||||||
| Is recording allowed? | No | |||||||||||||||
| Recording Notes | Recording is permitted with prior approval from the content provider | |||||||||||||||
| The Provider broadcasts over | ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 K IP | |||||||||||||||
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | We require schools to dial our bridge, Education Service Center Region XI. We are IP to Region XI. Region XI can dial ISDN or IP. For Region XI, contact Lori Hamm at 817-740-7516 or email lhamm@esc11.net | |||||||||||||||
