Extension of Museums Into the Classroom
Tree of Knowledge - Museums
Virtual Museums, a part of the Tree of Knowledge web site, provides a comprehensive directory of on-line art galleries and museums from around the world.
Diego Rivera
The artist Diego Rivera has painted numerous murals tied to specific themes and times in American history.
Use his artworks as a springboard to explore community values and historic themes.
ArtsEdge from the Kennedy Center
ArtsEdge is the Kennedy Center's free digital resource for teaching and learning in, through and about the arts. Their goal is to support arts-based student learning, whether in the classroom or an informal learning environment, like the home.
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
A natural science illustrator is an artist who works in the service of science, creating images of animals, objects and complex processes that teach, inform, and create understanding of our world.
The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators is a nonprofit organization founded to provide opportunities to meet, share ideas, and spread the knowledge of visual science techniques.
Wintercounts
The Lakota Native Americans mark the passage of time by several artistic icons. The process is called "Wintercounts".
ExploraVision
Exploravision shows how pop culture and science can be integrated, such as the movie Avatar and ecosystems.
Solid execution at these sites demonstrates the application of exhibits in the classroom.
