Arts-In-Education Exploratory Enrichment

BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title
Create and Explore Walt Whitman Birthplace
 
Provider Name
Walt Whitman Birthplace
 
Education Director

Huntington Sta. , NY 11746
Phone:
631-427-5240
Email:
educator@waltwhitman.org
Website:
www.waltwhitman.org
Program Description
This program uses an interdisciplinary approach which combines language arts and social studies. In a poetry writing workshop taught by a published poet, students are encouraged to explore the creative process by reading and writing poetry. They explore the meaning of words, build awareness of language, and enhance comprehension skills. With a knowledgeable educator, students tour the authentically furnished 19th century farmhouse, the Walt Whitman Birthplace, home of America’s great poet, born here in 1819. In the modern Interpretive Center, students view refreshed exhibit pictures of 19th century America, see Walt’s school teacher desk, and view an authentic printing press like one used by Walt. On the new large screen TV, students hear a recording of Walt’s voice reading his poem, “America,” and may view a video about colonial life on a farm.
 
Categories
Authors (TH), Social Studies ,
 


Additional Resources 
There are no evaluations available for this program.

Program Recommendations
Grades
3,4,5,6,7,8



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Arts Standards
1,2,3,4


Other Standards 
ELA, SS



Curriculum Connections 
English Language Arts , Social Studies , ,



Culturally Responsive 
1



Cost 
Cost Single: $9.50/student, minimum fee $150
Cost Multiple:


Duration
120 minutes