Lessons 3 & 4
Objectives
Field trips that are suitable for the ending of the cultural unit is to have the students visit Chinatown and the Mexican Museum of Art one week apart. The trips assist in culminating the lessons, videos, and read alouds of literature and informational text that students were exposed to from the unit. Students will be able to identify different aspects of history and customs for both cultures, and make connections to what they see and experience in person on the trip to what they have learned in the classroom. When students participate in both trips they will sketch out the landmarks and architectural designs that they see, words and characters (letters from Chinatown), write observations of people interactions with each other, behavior, language, clothing, and with their community resources. These field trips will serve as practical assessments of the completed unit.
Chinatown Activities
Chinatown Tours: The Chinatown Chamber of Commerce proudly offers one-hour walking tours and half hour bus tours of Chicago’s Chinatown. The tour that students will participate in highlights an introduction to Chinese culture, several Chinatown landmarks, and history of the Chinese community in Chicago. After the tour students will have lunch in one of the many fine restaurants. Chinatown is an ideal site for a unique cultural experience for students.
Mexican Museum of Art Activities
Students will have the opportunity to learn about art and culture through themes were taught in class, and are thus tied to permanent and temporary exhibitions. Museum artists will teach students various art techniques and media, and about the fundamentals of art. Students will participate in an exhibition tour with thematic presentation, group activities and discussions about various pieces of art, and art demonstrations.
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