RACE is a Four Letter Word
| Content Provider | Cleveland Museum of Art  2007-08, 2008-09 Honorable Mention |
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| Contact Information | Dale Hilton dhilton@clevelandart.org 11150 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106 United States Phone: (216) 707-2491 Fax: (216) 421-9277 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |   based on 5 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 1 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Character Education, Fine Arts, Social Studies/History | |
| Program Description | This lesson provides students with the opportunity to critically examine works of art from various time periods and consider not only ways that race and racial groups have been depicted in various societies, but also how those depictions might perpetuate stereotypes and biased thinking. | |
| Program Format | 1. Open discussion on how art reflects cultural beliefs 2. Introduce selected works without conveying background information, then review how perception of these works might change with adequate context 3. Practice ways to describe, analyze, and evaluate works 4. Role Playing interactivity in which students assess and react to cultural sensitivities in their own school community |
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| Objectives | Students will learn how race and racial groups have been depicted in various societies. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards. | |
| Program Length | 45-60 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | By Request Cost: $135.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | * All payments must be made within 30 days of registration. * Purchase orders are due within 10 days of registration. * Bulk discounts available * Multi-point discounts available |
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| Cancellation Policy | Programs are non-refundable, however cancellations due to technical difficulties, school closings, or those received 48 hours in advance may be rescheduled for no additional charge. Rescheduling is subject to availability. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Sites can connect to the CMA directly via IP – all other connections (ISDN, IHETS, Vision Athena) must be bridged.
Schools are required to dial into the CMA. Please state connection speed on registration form. CMA can connect from 384 kbps up to 3 mbps speed. |
