The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a favorite field trip destination for both students and teachers. The museum provides exhibits, enriching learning experiences, and inquiry-based programs. Professional educators design museum experiences around Indiana’s Academic Standards in

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Voices of Hope: Ryan's Story -- Live Actor Performance

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Program Description

Experience a live actor performance to discover how Ryan White served as an example of overcoming discrimination and intolerance and made a positive difference in the world. Discover how Ryan White conquered fear and hatred. Consider and discuss the ways in which we can continue to combat discrimination and intolerance in our world. Performance followed by a brief post-show discussion to explore

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Program Detail

Program type: Field Trip
Artistic Discipline: History & Heritage, Theatre
Subject: Fine Arts: Theatre, Language Arts
Population Served Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Bilingual: No
Available dates:

This program is offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays, August 2019 – May 2020.

Available times:

This program is offered at 10, 10:30, and 11

Location(s):

The Power of Children gallery at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Fees / Ticketing:

This program is included in the cost of museum admission, but must be requested at time of visit reservation.

IDOE STANDARDS

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS (K-5):
SL.1 – Learning Outcome for Speaking and Listening: Develop and apply effective communication skills through speaking and active listening
SL.2 – Discussion and Collaboration: Develop and apply reciprocal communication skills by participating in a range of collaborative discussions
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS (6-12):
SL.1 – Learning Outcome for Speaking and Listening: Refine and apply effective communication skills through speaking and active listening
SL.2 – Discussion and Collaboration: Refine and apply reciprocal communication skills by participating in a range of collaborative discussions
FINE ARTS: THEATRE:
Anchor Standard 11 – Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding: Theatre artists critically inquire into the ways others have thought about and created drama processes and productions to inform their own work.

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
Connects to State (IDOE) and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

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