Teacher Resources

Make History Matter: An extraordinary offer for teachers in conjunction with 1934: A New Deal for Artists

The Smithsonian’s real-time videoconference program,”1930s America,” lets students examine the 1930s in light of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, which helped provide work for artists during the Great Depression.

This real-time videoconference program is free of charge. The typical program length is 45 minutes and H.323 protocol is required. Registration information can be found at :http://americanart.si.edu/education/video/form/index.cfm

Lesson Plan: Henry Koerner - Art & Writing
Henry Koerner, My Parents no. 2 poster
Henry Koerner – Art & Writing lesson plan lesson plan Download

Lesson Plan: Three-Piece Landscapes

Lesson Plan: Three-Piece Landscapes - Creating Depth in Two-dimensional Space

Lesson Plan: Every Attic Tells a Story

Lesson Plan: Every Attic Tells a Story

Tix for Teachers

Teachers: Just show your Tix for Teachers card for free admission for Clayton tours. Reservations are suggested. Call 412-371-0600