Ask:

• What is your initial reaction to the exhibit?

• What stands out to you?

• What can you learn from this exhibit?

• Why is the exhibit important enough to be put on display?

Observe AND Read information surrounding the display

Describe

• the subjects in the display

• the context of the exhibit.

Opinion

• Do you like this piece of artwork?

• What do you like about it?

• What emotion do you think the artist is trying to express?

• Is the historic/scientific exhibit accurate and informative?

• Do you think it is interesting?

Compare

Create your own artwork from recycled products.

Create your own art museum by displaying students’ work and short summaries of the piece and artist’s life.

Create a Wall of Knowledge by asking each student to write 2-3 facts learned at the museum on a sticky and attaching it to a large poster.

• What is the importance of museums?

• Why are they important?

• What can we learn from them?