School Outreach Programs 2014–2015

Skirball Cultural Center school programs are made possible by generous support from:

the ahmanson foundation

the annenberg foundation

the Capital group Companies

Cotsen family foundation

the Walt disney Company the dream fund at UCLa the eisner foundation

evelyn m. and Norman feintech family foundation

the ella fitzgerald Charitable foundation

the rosalinde and arthur gilbert foundation

the John and marcia goldman foundation

Leo S. guthman fund

ralph m. Parsons foundation

the rose Hills foundation dwight Stuart Youth fund

Philip and alyce de toledo fund

the Wasserman foundation

Weingart foundation

Wells fargo

Windsong trust

Winnick family foundation

2 School Outreach Programs 2014–2015

Welcome to the Skirball’s School and Teacher Programs!

© 2014 SKirBaLL CULtUraL CeNter

at the Skirball Cultural Center, learning means connecting

students and teachers to one another, to history, and to the

world around them, and it happens through dOING. Our

education programs, rooted in Jewish and american ideals,

encourage students to develop foundational skills such as

critical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and

civic and cultural literacy—skills that underlie the Common

Core and California State Standards.

School Tours Pages 4–9

School Performances and Screenings Pages 10–13

In-School Residency Pages 14–15

School Programs Registration Page 16

Teacher Programs Pages 18–22

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Our Pre-K to Grade 12 tours encourage students to learn

actively, use their imaginations, and explore culture and

history. The programs align with the Common Core

Standards for English language arts and the California State

Standards for social studies, language arts, science, and the

visual and performing arts. all tours are supported with

resources, such as pre-visit materials, to help connect the

on-site visit to classroom learning.

School tours are listed by grade level. for more information about 2014–2015 school tours, including pre-visit materials, scheduling guidelines, program fees, admission and bus scholarship information, and registration procedures, visit skirball.org/school-tours.

School Tours


PRE-K–GRadE 2

Noah’s ark at the Skirballtm

10:00–11:30 a.m. • Limited to 50 students per tour

Welcome aboard! inside the Skirball’s award-winning destination Noah's ark—filled with animals crafted from recycled materials and everyday objects—students participate in a variety of hands-on learning experiences such as storytelling, music making, close looking and observation, physical challenges, and collaborating to care for the ark’s inhabitants.

BE a “BuIld a BETTER WORld” SChOOl

Winner of the California association of Museum’s 2014 Superintendent’s award for Excellence in Museum Education!

grade 2 teachers, interested in learning about community service with your class? Check the “Build a Better World” box on the online registration form to be eligible for a special project designed to teach students about empathy, collaboration, and civic responsibility—beginning on the Noah’s ark school tour and continuing in your classroom with support from Skirball educators and community partner organizations. Select schools will receive an in-school lesson led by a Skirball educator.

“Students learned about the world around them. They learned how we can help and work with others.”

—First Grade Teacher

OnlIne RegISTRaTIOn OPenS July 15, 2014!


“At the Skirball I learned how to take care of our community. My favorite part was when I presented to my class about other cultures.”

—Third Grade Student

GRadE 2

Journey Through Time: Stories of the Jewish People10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 50 students per tour

through immersive storytelling and exploration of objects in the museum’s permanent collection, students gain a greater understanding of Jewish culture. Journeying back in time, they travel a route to ancient israel, become merchants at a trading post along the Silk road to China, visit fifteenth-century Spain, and move into a crowded house in an eastern european village. each class also re-enacts the Hanukkah story through dramatic play, and completes an art project inspired by Patricia Polacco’s book The Keeping Quilt. GRadE 3

at home in l.a.10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 50 students per tour

Los angeles’s incredible diversity and the cross-cultural values of teaching and learning, hospitality, and caring for the earth are celebrated in this interactive program. Students make music together, discuss their own families’ cultural celebrations around a Jewish holiday table, explore major life events through objects, and create a take-home project related to community service. GRadE 4

architecture at the Skirball10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 50 students per tour

Students discover the art and science of architecture by exploring the dynamic indoor and outdoor spaces of the Skirball campus, designed by internationally renowned architect moshe Safdie. a take-home architecture sketchbook helps students capture the lines, measurements, and textures of the Skirball’s unique campus. Students then become architects themselves through a collaborative building project.

School Tours


Grade 5

americans and Their Family Stories 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour

Students explore stories of immigrants from around the world by examining artifacts from different cultures and time periods, then re-enact the american immigrant experience at the turn of the twentieth century by undergoing the inspection process at ellis island, attending public school in 1908, and searching for an occupation in the midst of a bustling New York City neighborhood. Grade 6

archaeology of the Near East10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour

at the Skirball’s archaeology discovery Center and in a simulated archaeological site modeled after an ancient town discovered in the Near east, students use authentic tools of the trade to explore the history, commerce, religion, and cultural practices of people from the iron age, and compare life today with life in the ancient past.

Note: In case of rain, an indoor alternative will be substituted for the dig-site activity.

GRadE 8

Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Stories10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour

through interaction with historical artifacts and discussion of contemporary issues in immigration, students uncover the stories of american Jewish immigrants from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and consider how they compare to immigrants’ experiences today. a take-home scrapbook further helps the students capture these historical stories, as well as their own.


GRadES 9–12

american Identity: Immigration in the age of diversity 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour

through encounters with artifacts and stories in the museum galleries, students delve into the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century american Jewish experience, explore commonalities and differences among immigrant groups in the United States, and consider how contemporary immigration issues affect family, culture, and public policy.

GRadES 9–12

Stories of Struggle and Resilience 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour

the Jewish experience in europe from the mid-nineteenth through the mid-twentieth century was marked by perseverance in the face of adversity. Students learn about this tumultuous period and the rise of totalitarianism in europe by viewing copies of the Nuremberg Laws—the blueprint of the third reich—and related artifacts. the tour also features a screening and discussion of powerful video testimonies by Holocaust survivors from the USC Shoah foundation archives.

“I learned about the struggles and hardships that the immigrants faced back in the day and why people, even today, keep migrating.”

—Eleventh Grade Student

School Tours


Casablanca

GRadES 9–12

November 2014–February 2015 only!

light & Noir: Exhibition Tour and Film Screening10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour

What is film noir and what is its relationship to american immigration and cultural history? By exploring the Skirball exhibitions Light & Noir: Exiles and Émigrés in Hollywood, 1933–1950 and The Noir Effect, students explore the historical and contemporary relevance of the noir sensibility and the central role that immigrants fleeing Nazi germany played in its creation. the tour includes a lunch break and an interactive presentation featuring clips from noteworthy period dramas. GRadES 9–12

Spring 2015 only!

Bill Graham and the Revolution of Rock10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Limited to 60 students per tour

Students take a rockin’ journey through two momentous decades in american musical history—the 1960s and 1970s—by touring the Skirball exhibition Bill Graham: The Revolution of Rock. immersive gallery experiences, vintage rock posters, and historical artifacts from the period shed light on this era of cultural change and on music’s powerful role in raising awareness about social and civic issues. the exhibition’s subject, rock impresario Bill graham, was a pioneer whose early experiences as a european Jewish orphan and american immigrant influenced his career and social beliefs.


School Performancesand ScreeningsThe Skirball’s performance programs and film screenings offer

students the opportunity to experience up close a diverse array

of music, dance, theater, and film. These engaging programs

often include hands-on workshops and panel discussions

designed to deepen students’ experiences. Teachers receive pre-

visit materials to support learning and enhance the programs’

connections to the Common Core and California State Standards

for social studies, language arts, and visual and performing arts.

School performances are listed by date. for more information about the 2014–2015 school performances, including scheduling guidelines, program fees, admission and bus scholarship information, and registration procedures, visit skirball.org/school-performances.


GRadES 9–12

Performance: BOdYTRaFFIC dance CompanyOctober 29, 2014 • 10:00–11:30 a.m.

through a lively performance, renowned Los angeles–based contemporary dance company BOdYTRaFFIC brings the joy of dance to their audience and demonstrates how movement can be a powerful form of storytelling and self-expression. GradeS 3–5

Performance: VanguardRepNovember 14, 2014 • 10:00–11:30 a.m.

the award-winning, Los angeles–based theater company VanguardRep presents an exciting and interactive theater piece, combining dance, music, media projection, and storytelling. this new original play tells the story of a child who goes on a journey into the past to better understand the present.

OnlIne RegISTRaTIOn OPenS July 15, 2014!

“The students are still drumming in my class. Three of them brought a bucket to class and wanted to re-create what they learned.”

—Fifth Grade Teacher


GRadES 7–12

Film Screening: If You Build Itdecember 11, 2014 • 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

this documentary follows designer-activists emily Pilloton and matthew miller to rural North Carolina, where they work with high school students on a year-long design-and-build project. in the process, the students discover their own potential and the power of collective action to shape public space. the program includes a panel discussion with local designers, architects, and community advocates. (If You Build It: 2013, 85 min.) GRadES 9–12

Film Screening: DocumentedJanuary 22, 2015 • 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

in 2011, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Jose antonio Vargas wrote an essay published in the New York Times Magazine in which he identified himself as an undocumented immigrant. Documented chronicles Vargas’s journey to america as a boy, his burgeoning career as an activist for immigration reform, and his process of reconnecting with his mother, whom he’d left behind in the Philippines. this program includes a panel discussion with students and local experts on immigration reform. (Documented: 2013, 90 min.)

School Performancesand Screenings


GRadES 1–4

Performance: Street BeatFebruary 12, 2015 • 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Street Beat is an urban rhythm-and-dance company that uses household items and found objects as percussion instruments. featuring an array of musical styles from around the world—from West african to Cuban to jazz—this high-energy performance will have students up on their feet, learning new rhythms as they play along.

K–GRadE 2

Performance: aaron Nigel Smith—Reggae for Kids!March 26, 2015 • 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Portland-based musician aaron Nigel Smith performs lively, reggae-inspired songs that get the audience playing, singing, and dancing. Smith’s songs focus on community and harmony, and encourage students and teachers to sing and move together.


In-School Residency

Each year, the Skirball offers an in-school residency program

designed to transform students from observers of art and

culture into creators of their own powerful works, igniting

their self-confidence and imaginations. Students and

teachers work intensively with a teaching artist and Skirball

educators to learn basic techniques in one or more creative

disciplines, culminating in a professionally produced,

student-created program at the students’ school and at

the Skirball Cultural Center.


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Sunset Boulevard

GRadES 9–12

light and Noir in los angeles January–February 2015 • Six-week program

Presented in conjunction with the Skirball exhibitions Light & Noir: Exiles and Émigrés in Hollywood, 1933–1950 and The Noir Effect, this high school residency program explores the contemporary relevance of the noir sensibility in Los angeles. through writing, photography, and then film, students embark on a six-week investigation of self-identity filtered through the lens of Los angeles, and work with a professional teaching artist to create original, collaborative works that will be presented at their school site and at the Skirball.

for more information and to apply, visit skirball.org/in-school-residencies.


Teachers interested in bringing students to the Skirball’s

school programs must register online. Online registration

for the 2014–2015 academic year begins on July 15, 2014.

Please follow the instructions below:

1 SeleCT yOuR SCHOOl PROgRaM for detailed program descriptions, see pages 4–15 or visit skirball.org/education.

2 SuBMIT yOuR ReQueST Please complete and submit the online request form for your desired tour. make sure to

fill out all required fields; incomplete forms will not be accepted by our online system. You will receive an automated e-mail when your tour request form has been received by our system. Please note that the automated e-mail is not a final confirmation of your trip; it only indicates that your request has been received.

3 FOllOW RegISTRaTIOn InSTRuCTIOnS CaReFully registration procedures, scheduling guidelines, program fees, admission and bus

scholarship information, and other helpful hints can be found in the frequently asked Questions section at skirball.org/education/FaQ.

4 aWaIT yOuR COnFIRMaTIOn once you have received the automated e-mail, please allow up to four weeks to receive

confirmation of your visit. groups who have not been scheduled will not be admitted. 5

QueSTIOnS? for school tour inquiries, e-mail [email protected] or call (310) 440-4662.

for questions about school performance programs, film screenings, and the in-school residency, e-mail [email protected] or call (310) 440-4745. Please remember that the only way to book a school program or to apply for a bus or admissions scholarship is to complete an online request.

School Programs Registration

For your Studentsall students participating in Skirball school programs receive a family Pass good for one day of free admission to the Skirball galleries, including Noah’s ark at the Skirball.

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Our teacher programs are rooted in the Skirball’s values

of creating community and supporting experiential learning.

K–Grade 12 teachers participate in hands-on workshops that

focus on integrating the arts and world cultures into classroom

curricula, ignite creativity, and foster lifelong learning.

Programs are designed to support the Common Core and

California State Standards.

for more information about 2014–2015 teacher programs, visit skirball.org/teacher-development.

Teacher Programs


RegISTeR TODay!

Teaching Through Storytelling: Three-day Workshop June 24–26, 2014 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.For K–Grade 5 teachers

Storytelling has the power to inspire students to develop creative modes of communication and collaboration. the award-winning Noah’s ark at the Skirball and the special exhibition The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats will serve as platforms for exploring the craft of storytelling through movement, percussion, and theater arts. teachers participate in hands-on, artist-led workshops, and design interdisciplinary lessons that support language arts, social studies, math, science, and visual and performing arts curricula. Participants earn one LaUSd salary point and gain access to advance registration for Skirball 2014–2015 school programs.

for more information on course fees and registration, visit skirball.org/teacher-development.


teaching our World through the arts prepares K–grade 12 teachers to integrate film, dance, visual arts, theater, and music into core curricula. Participants attend classroom workshops, gallery tours, and live performances at the Skirball, and engage in collaborative lesson planning and resource sharing. the program is aligned with LaUSd’s 2012–2017 arts education and the Creative Cultural Network Plan.

this course is divided into four strands. teachers may sign up for a single strand or any combination of up to four strands. each strand consists of four full-day Saturdays of training.

SalaRY POINTS: multiple LaUSd salary points are available for participating teachers. details will be made available upon registration.

ElIGIBIlITY: Workshops are designed for current classroom teachers. No prior experience in the arts is required for any of the course strands.

for more information about course fees and scholarships, group discounts, and registration, visit skirball.org/teacher-development.

“I’ve been able to enrich my curriculum each and every day in some engaging way.”

—Eighth Grade Teacher

Teacher Programs

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Strand 1: Visual art Four Saturdays: October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2014 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

thinking like a visual artist transforms the way teachers create lessons and approach content, and connects classroom teaching to the greater world. this strand helps teachers apply design and visual art techniques to instruction, fostering collaboration and creativity among students.

Strand 2: Film and Theater Four Saturdays: January 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 2015 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

in conjunction with the Skirball exhibitions Light & Noir: Exiles and Émigrés in Hollywood, 1933–1950 and The Noir Effect, this strand explores how using film and theater techniques in the classroom can deepen students’ learning and help them discover avenues of personal expression and artistry.

Strand 3: MovementFour Saturdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

movement can enhance language arts, social studies, math, and science curricula by supporting student innovation and collaboration. in this multidisciplinary strand, teachers learn how to integrate a variety of movement forms into their classroom teaching to get students moving while they learn. No dance experience necessary!

Strand 4: MusicFour Saturdays: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

music is an integral part of cultural identity and can act as a powerful tool for inquiry-driven teaching and learning. in conjunction with the Skirball exhibition Bill Graham and the Revolution of Rock, this strand invites musicians and historians to share valuable techniques for building music-infused curricula.


There are many ways to be a part of the Skirball community of teachers and learners. here are a few!

learning for lifeteachers never stop learning. the Skirball’s Learning for Life adult education classes offer adult students the unique opportunity to experience art, culture, literature, and history, and to connect with a diverse group of learners in a stimulating environment. for more information, call (310) 440-4651 or visit skirball.org/learning-for-life.

Teacher Museum admission and Store discountsWe offer teachers complimentary admission to all exhibitions, including Noah’s ark at the Skirball. Simply show your teacher id to gain free admission. advance tickets to Noah’s ark are highly recommended on free thursdays, weekends, and during school breaks. to reserve your free, timed-entry tickets to Noah’s ark, visit skirball.org/noahsark or call (877) SCC-4tiX or (877) 722-4849 and indicate promotion code 97055. a service charge may apply. tickets for all other exhibitions are available at the door, subject to availability.

teachers also receive a 10% discount at audrey’s museum Store—all year round—off books, art supplies, and educational resources. Please show your teacher id to receive these benefits.

Teacher MembershipPre-K through grade 12 teachers who sign up to become Skirball members receive a 25% discount off all Skirball membership categories. for more information or to join, call Skirball membership at (310) 440-4599 or visit skirball.org/get-involved/membership-levels-and-benefits. You can also join on site at the membership desk in the main lobby.

Stay Connected• teacher e-newsletter—Sign up to receive information about news, programs, discounts,

and special teacher’s-only deals by e-mailing [email protected].

• facebook—“Like” the Skirball, Skirball for teachers, or Build a Better World facebook pages to read insider news, receive special offers, and view behind-the-scenes photos and videos of the Skirball. Visit facebook.com/skirballforteachers.

• Blog—read SkirBlog: Stories from the Skirball Cultural Center at blog.skirball.org for an inside look at Skirball happenings.

• twitter—follow the Skirball’s twitter updates for tidbits about daily life at the Skirball, program news, ticket giveaways, and more at twitter.com/skirball_la.

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