May 24, 2012
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From Tent to Temple: Life in the Ancient Near East
Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture
515 West 20th Street
Suite 4E
(between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues)
New York, NY 10011
Tel: (212) 924-4500
Fax: (212) 924-9908
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$3 or $4 per student (minimum of $50 or $65).
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OngoingHours
By appointment only.
Open for organized field trips on Sun (9 am-12:30 pm), Tues, Wed & Thurs (9 am-5 pm) by appointment.
All children will benefit from a visit to this vibrant exhibition that integrates science, geography, art and archaeology with social, ethical and psychological issues. The exhibition animates and complements the study of ancient cultures, basic needs, natural resources, technologies and comparative religions and communities around the world through experiential and hands-on problem solving activities.
The 55 interactive stations engage children in an active exploration of four major topics: food, shelter, clothing and adornment and archaeology. Children view, manipulate and describe in detail artifacts to strengthen their observational and deductive skills.
In the food section, children examine the concept of a balanced diet and create a meal from foods of the ancient Near East. They see how important water is and discover how food was procured. They hunt for food, grind wheat and invent cooking implements.
In the section about shelter and building, children explore geography as a factor in settlement and styles of building. They weave cloth for a tent, build a farmhouse, explore the simple machines used in the building of pyramids and temples, and "import" the materials used in the construction of Solomon's temple.
Exploring clothing and adornment, children find out where fabrics and precious materials came from, and dress a mannequin in period costumes representing the styles of the ancient Near East.
In the fourth section, children engage in an archaeological excavation to figure out how archaeological finds help historians create a tangible portrayal of the lives of people in the "cradle of civilization."
The 55 interactive stations engage children in an active exploration of four major topics: food, shelter, clothing and adornment and archaeology. Children view, manipulate and describe in detail artifacts to strengthen their observational and deductive skills.
In the food section, children examine the concept of a balanced diet and create a meal from foods of the ancient Near East. They see how important water is and discover how food was procured. They hunt for food, grind wheat and invent cooking implements.
In the section about shelter and building, children explore geography as a factor in settlement and styles of building. They weave cloth for a tent, build a farmhouse, explore the simple machines used in the building of pyramids and temples, and "import" the materials used in the construction of Solomon's temple.
Exploring clothing and adornment, children find out where fabrics and precious materials came from, and dress a mannequin in period costumes representing the styles of the ancient Near East.
In the fourth section, children engage in an archaeological excavation to figure out how archaeological finds help historians create a tangible portrayal of the lives of people in the "cradle of civilization."
About this Organization
Children's Galleries for Jewish CultureThis non-religious organization engages schoolchildren and families with two permanent exhibitions that allow active, hands-on exploration of history and culture in non-threatening and inclusive ways to benefit the diverse Jewish community and the community at large.
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Ongoing The exhibition enhances the study of immigration, American history and diversity through child-oriented entry points and captivating problem-solving activities. It uses Jewish immigration to exemplify those issues of the immigrant experience that are common to all immigrants, wherever they come from.