Art Around the World

In this VFT, students will explore objects from the NCMA’s permanent collection made by different cultures around the world.  Through careful looking and collaborative discovery, students will learn about the traditions and beliefs of different communities.  Choose one geographic region below or schedule multiple sessions to study more cultures!

Ancient Sports: Mesoamerican Ballgame, for grades 3-8

Using visual analysis, students will examine two different objects from the Ancient Americas collection and think about the role of sports in community. Using what they learned, students will have the opportunity to work together and design their own game, continuing a tradition of community and play.  Collaboration with your school’s PE teacher is recommended for this program, but not required. 

Animals and West African Objects, for grades 3-8

Using visual analysis, students will examine masks from two different West African cultures featuring animal imagery, and learn about their uses and symbolism.  Using what they learned, students will have the opportunity to design animal imagery that represents them.

Gaining STEAM with Ancient Egyptian Artifacts, for grades 6-8

Using visual analysis, students will examine two different ancient Egyptian amulets, and learn about their uses and symbolism.  Using what they learned, students will have the opportunity to design their own present-day amulet, representing a power that might alleviate a problem experienced by their peers.  The 45-minute program option is recommended for this program, if possible.

Pre-Visit Slideshow for all Art Around the World VFTs

The following slideshow contains images from the museum to prepare your students for their VFT.  Use any or all of the questions in the speaker notes to guide your students through engagement with the slideshow in preparation for your visit.  Feel free to customize your questioning to students’ interests, your class goals, and the time you have available to spend.  If you’d like to enlarge, copy or edit the slideshow, click here. If anything comes up in conversation with this slideshow that you would like to share with your facilitator, please send an email to ncmavft@gmail.com at least 2 days before your tour.  We look forward to meeting with you and your students during your VFT!

Post-Visit Teacher Choice Board for Ancient Sports: Mesoamerican Ballgame

Click here to view the post-visit choice board that contains resources related to your VFT.  Feel free to use any or all of the resources for teaching and learning after your VFT is complete.  Please be sure to preview all resources to select the ones in part or whole that fit your classroom best. 

Post-Visit Teacher Choice Board for Animals and West African Objects

Click here to view the post-visit choice board that contains resources related to your VFT.  Feel free to use any or all of the resources for teaching and learning after your VFT is complete.  Please be sure to preview all resources to select the ones in part or whole that fit your classroom best. 

Post-Visit Teacher Choice Board for Gaining STEAM with Ancient Egyptian Artifacts 

Click here to view the post-visit choice board that contains resources related to your VFT.  Feel free to use any or all of the resources for teaching and learning after your VFT is complete.  Please be sure to preview all resources to select the ones in part or whole that fit your classroom best.