Spotlight Session: Voces Latinas
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades: 4-6
Cost: FREE
Date: September 24Time: 10:00-10:45 a.m. CDT
National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15
Learn about the life and art of Latino artists in the Carter's collection, whether you are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month or learning about Latino culture any time of the year. Navigate through Latin America and across time as we explore the rich cultural influences in these artists’ work.
Spotlight Session: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
Presented by Bullock Texas State History Museum
Grades: 4-12
Cost: FREE
Date: October 22Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. CDT
Who was Jim Crow? A museum educator from the New York Historical Society will join us at the Bullock Museum to lead students in a discussion to explore the struggle for full citizenship and racial equality that unfolded in the 50 years after the Civil War. Students will learn about the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments as we highlight the connections in the long fight for Black equality that continues today.
Storybook PAL: Listening with My Heart (RECORDING)
Presented by Imagination Fort Worth
Grades: Pre-K-2
Cost: FREE
Curriculum available in English and Spanish
Each month we feature a different book with a video reading by Ms. Esme the Hat Lady, in both English and Spanish along with a featured art form video. October is Listening with My Heart by Gabi Garcia, which focuses on kindness not only to others but also to yourself! Featured art form with this book is about building your confidence in performance with a vocalist!
Note: The posted recording date/time is for registration purposes only.
Gobbling the Gulf
Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Grades: 4-7
Cost: FREE
Date: October 11
Times: 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. CDT
Did you know that your favorite food is full of energy? Did you know that energy flows between all living things? Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Sea Center staff to learn how all creatures are connected through the food chain. Be prepared to learn some cool science, play some games, and watch a video of Sea Center’s fish at feeding time!
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
Note: The posted recording date/time is for registration purposes only.
ExciteSpace! Observe the Sun
Presented by McDonald Observatory, University of Texas
Grades: Pre-K-4 or 3-12
Cost: FREE
Dates/Times:
October 19, 9:30 a.m. or October 29, 1:00 p.m. CDT (Pre-K-4)
October 19, 11:00 a.m. or October 29, 11:00 a.m. CDT (3-12)
NOTE: Additional dates/times will be available throughout the school year.
Observe our star, the Sun, in real time using a telescope. Make drawings of the Sun and make STEM connections in Astronomy.
Quanah Parker: Adapting in a World of Change
Presented by Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Grades: Pre-K-12 (adjusted to appropriate level)
Cost: $75
Dates: October 26, November 2, December 9 or 16
Time: 10:00 a.m. CDT
Contact education@pphm.wtamu.edu to request a specific date/time.
This is a story of human adaptation. For more than 200 years, the Comanches ruled the South Plains. They were called “Lords of the Plains,” living a horse- and bison-centered culture. After the Red River War, Texas Panhandle Indians were placed on reservations. Quanah Parker, the last chief of the Comanches, was faced with making many decisions, not only for himself and his family, but also for the Comanche people. Like most decision makers, Quanah was either loved or hated by both Comanches and whites.
Would it be as difficult in the 21st century to be placed in a strange country, not knowing the language or the customs of the people who live there, as it was for Quanah Parker in the 19th century? We will explore answers to this question as we explore Quanah’s life through artifacts and historic photographs.
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