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School Programs Educational Standards at the Museum The Museum's educational programs are aligned with the Maryland State Voluntary Curriculum in the areas of social studies and English language arts for students and teachers in grades K-12 . To meet the specific curricular needs of Hebrew day and congregational schools, the Museum works with the Center for Jewish Education. All educational programs promote an experiential approach to learning that take into account different learning styles, student backgrounds, and abilities. UPDATED FOR 2007: Maryland's Voluntary State Curriculum Standards Download the above document to learn how all of our programs align with Maryland's Voluntary State Curriculum Standards in Social Studies from 3rd - 8th grades. Check back for High School, Language Arts, and more! JMM educational programs and resources relate to the following themes:
Exhibitions
The following programs take place in our historic synagogues:
Introduction to Judaism Adaptable for different grade levels; 90 minutes This program is designed to give non-Jewish students an overview of Jewish history, religion, and culture through an exploration of the historic Lloyd Street Synagogue. Can be combined with The Immigrant Experience program. We are able to offer limited free admission and transportation subsidies to schools participating in this program thanks to generous grant support from the Maryland State Department of Education, the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Foundation, and the Jewish Chautauqua Society. Introduction to Judaism: Judaism Revealed Pre-Visit Curricular Material Introduction to Judaism: Bar/Bat Mitzvah Pre-visit Curricular Material Coming soon: Hebrew Alef-Bet Sheet Coming soon: Jewish Ritual Objects Scavenger Hunt
The Immigrant Experience: a Tour of Two Historic Synagogues Adaptable for different grade levels; 90 minutes Through a dynamic tour focusing on the different immigrant groups that built and worshipped in our synagogues, students learn about an exciting period in American Jewish history and the impact of immigration on the development of Baltimore 's Jewish community. Can be combined with the Introduction to Judaism program. Immigrant Experience Pre-visit Curricular Material
Golden Land Pre-K through 3 rd grade; 20 minutes An interactive introduction to immigration for younger students. Explore East Baltimore in the early 20th century through the eyes of two children who lived there. Visit their home, learn about the neighborhood, dress up in period clothing, and practice "sewing" vests in a garment factory. Can be combined with other programs and tours. Golden Land Immigration Activity Book
The following program(s) take place in conjunction with our current exhibition(s):
Voices of Lombard Street: A Century of Change in East Baltimore 3rd - 12th grade; 45 minutes Chronicling the neighborhood surrounding the JMM from 1900 to today, this immersive exhibition will introduce students to the hustle and bustle of Corned Beef Row, life in tenement houses, and a medley of immigrant voices. Pre-Visit Curricular Material for Voices of Lombard Street Pre-Visit Curricular Material Images Voices of Lombard Street materials available thanks to Judy and Jerry Macks in memory of the Macks, Kravetz, Goldstein, and Wagenheim Families - "Their voices are part of the story."
Coming February 24, 2008: Ours to Fight For: American Jews in the Second World War Learn more at the Ours to Fight For website.
The following program takes place in our Anne Adalman Goodwin Library:
Archival Exploration 5 th - 12 th grades; 45 minutes Teachers can take advantage of the rich primary sources that are housed in our archives to enrich lesson plans. Students analyze authentic historical documents, photographs, oral history interviews and more, as they learn about a variety of topics such as early Maryland Jewish history, immigration history, and Jewish life cycle events. Can be combined with other programs and tours.
The following programs can take place either on-site at the Museum or off-site in your classroom:
The Leo V. Berger Immigrant's Trunk 4 th -8 th grade; 60 minutes Discover the lives of actual Jewish immigrants to Baltimore at the turn of the twentieth century through dramatic living history performances. Professional actors interpret the lives of Ida Rehr - a Ukranian immigrant who worked in the garment industry - and Saul Bernstein - a Lithuanian peddler who became a professional artist. Additionally, teachers can rent a trunk based on the lives of Ida or Saul. Each trunk contains reproduced photographs, documents, letters, and objects from the Museum's collection that students explore. A curricular guide within the trunk provides teachers with instructions for classroom facilitation. The cost for the living history program is $100. The cost of a three-week rental is $60 per trunk, which includes one-way shipping to your school. There is an additional $20 fee for a staff facilitator. Each school is responsible for the cost of return shipping. The Museum is able to offer program subsidies to all schools in the Maryland Public School System as well as Archdiocese affiliated schools thanks to the generous support of the Maryland State Department of Education, the Leo V. Berger Fund, and the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Foundation. The Leo V. Berger Immigrant's Trunk - Ida Pre-Preformance Materials The Leo V. Berger Immigrant's Trunk - Saul Pre-Performance Materials The Leo V. Berger Immigrant's Trunk - Ida Trunk Rental The Leo V. Berger Immigrant's Trunk - Saul Trunk Rental Maryland Jewish Life History Kits Available for use in the classroom or at the Museum, history kits include lesson plans for hands-on learning, reproduced primary sources, bibliographies, and glossaries.
Free to rent from either the Museum or the Center for Jewish Education. There is a $20 fee for a staff facilitator.
Creative Writing and Art Workshops are generously sponsored: In Loving Memory of Eleanor Coppel Bromberg to commemorate her 25th yahrzeit by her sister, Mollee Coppel Kruger, and daughters, Beverly Bromberg Speiser and Phyllis Bromberg Gil.
Upcoming Homeschool Days Programs All programs cost $8 per family, unless noted otherwise. Pre-registration required for all programs. More programs will be announced in the fall. Thank you.
The museum offers teacher training in a wide variety of subject areas, including Holocaust education practices and immigration studies. Previous partners have included MSDE, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the Baltimore City Public School System, the Center for Jewish Education, and the Baltimore Jewish Council. For more information, please contact 410.732.6400 x236. Teacher training is made possible through the generous support of Judy and Jerry Macks and Family. Best Practices in Holocaust Education A Workshop for All Educators August 4 - August 6, 2008 Receive MSDE credit for attending at least two days of the workshop! Download the Flyer and Application Here
How to Schedule Your School Visit: Call 410-743-6400 ext. 229 or email lsilberman@jewishmuseummd.org to book your visit . A packet of pre-visit materials, along with a confirmation letter and directions will be sent to you in advance of your visit.
Dates and Times: School programs are offered year-round Sunday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Length of Visit: Tours generally last 90 minutes but can be tailored to meet your needs. Group Size: With groups larger than 30, teachers are asked to divide their students into smaller groups of no more than 25-30. Chaperones: Chaperones are required in a ratio of 1 adult per 10 students The role of chaperones is to encourage students to ask questions, make personal observations, and provide supervision. Fees: The admission fee is $2 per student; $3 per accompanying adult (including teachers). Supplemental $2 per student fee for archival exploration programs, art projects, writing workshops, and other special programs. Accessibility: The Museum entrance, galleries, and restrooms are fully accessible. With advance notice, the Museum is happy to provide additional assistance for groups in need of special accommodations such as sign language interpreters. It is necessary to climb stairs to enter the main sanctuaries of both historic synagogues.
Food Service: The Museum can provide space for eating bagged lunches if arrangements are made in advance of the visit. Please note that there is no food service on site at the Museum, nor is there refrigerated storage for lunches. Visit Other Museums: The Museum can help you create a field trip package that includes a visit to other nearby museums and historic sites. The Jonestown neighborhood, where the Museum is located, is home to several historic sites including the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, the Star Spangled Banner Flag House, the Carroll Mansion , and the Shot Tower. The Museum can help you plan a multi-site visit. Please inquire about this option when making your reservation. Note that you will be responsible for paying separate admission fees for each stop on your itinerary. We are happy to work with you to design a special program. Teachers are welcome to visit the Museum, any time during open hours (Sun, Tues, Weds, Thurs 12:00-4:00 p.m.) at no charge, with an advanced reservation. The Jewish Museum of Maryland is a Star Attraction along Baltimore's Heritage Walk. Visit www.heritagewalk.org for more information.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland would like to thank The Leo V. Berger Fund, Bank of America Foundation, Lowell Glazer, the Jewish Chautauqua Society, Phillip Klein, the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Foundation, Gerald and Judy Macks, the Maryland State Department of Education, the Children of Harvey and Lyn Meyerhoff, Henry and Marjorie Silbermann, Julius Zulver, and the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Fund for the Enrichment of Jewish Education, a program of THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore for their generous support of the Museum's educational programs. |
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