LACMA Launches Self-Guided Tour Packets for K–12 Students
In response to the needs of educators, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has introduced self-guided tour packets designed for K–12 students. These resources feature activity sheets and a comprehensive overview for teachers to customize their visits. Among the offerings, the Art Walk Checklist serves as a scavenger hunt for recognizable items, while I Wonder About Large-Scale Art at LACMA includes 11 activities centered around public installations like Levitated Mass. The A Sense-ational Search! encourages self-awareness through sensory exploration. Each packet comes with a Teacher Overview that outlines curriculum standards and engagement strategies. These materials can be printed from LACMA's website, and a "Self-Guided Welcome" session with a museum educator can be scheduled for orientation. They cater to different group sizes and time constraints.
Key facts
- LACMA released new self-guided tour packets for K–12 students.
- The packets include individual activity sheets and a teacher's overview.
- The Art Walk Checklist is a one-page scavenger hunt requiring no art experience.
- I Wonder About Large-Scale Art at LACMA features 11 one-page activities on works like Levitated Mass, Metropolis II, and Feathered Changes.
- A Sense-ational Search! uses six senses: sight, scent, touch, sound, taste, and movement.
- Teacher Overview packets outline curriculum standards and provide optional scripts and activities.
- A Self-Guided Pre-Visit Guide for Teachers includes a glossary and booking instructions.
- A "Self-Guided Welcome" by a museum educator must be coordinated with the reservation.
- The packets accommodate groups of any size and time frames from 20 minutes to two hours.
- All materials are accessible on LACMA's website and can be printed ahead of time.
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- Los Angeles
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