6-8

Rivers, Railroads, Cities and Industry: Ault and Sheeler

Students compare and contrast two cityscape paintings and discuss the impact of the industrial growth during the turn of the century.  

Charles Sheeler American Landscape, 1930

Grade Level:

  • Middle School

Subject:

  • Social Studies

Collection:

  • American Art

Skills:

  • Critical thinking

Age:

  • 6-8

Immigration to the U.S.: Proud To Be Americans

Study the immigration of people to the cities of the United States at the turn of the century.  Compare thier experience with you own family history!

Jerome Myers Italian Procession, ca. 1925

Grade Level:

  • Middle School

Subject:

  • Social Studies

Collection:

  • American Art

Skills:

  • Creativity

Age:

  • 6-8

Time:

  • 1 hour

Henri! Sargent! Savage! Read All About It!

Students compare artworks while learning about life for young boys at the turn of the century. 

Robert Henri Willie Gee, 1901

Grade Level:

  • Middle School

Subject:

  • History

Collection:

  • American Art

Skills:

  • Making comparisons

Age:

  • 6-8

Time:

  • 1 hour

The Great Depression and Great Recession

This Lesson uses pieces from the Newark Museum to enhance students understanding of the Great Depression and Great Recession. 

 

Minetta Good, At the Country Auction, 1935

Grade Level:

  • Middle School

Subject:

  • Social Studies

Collection:

  • American Art

Skills:

  • Critical thinking

Age:

  • 6-8

Time:

  • 1 hour
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