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Explore the causes and consequences of environmental disasters of the 1930s by looking at Ross Dickinson’s Valley Farms (1934) alongside Alexandre Hogue’s Dust Bowl (1933) on the education resource The American Experience in the Classroom.
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Tour Request
Craft is evidence of creative problem-solving, whether through process or in concept. This tour allows students to explore the Renwick’s permanent collection to better understand how artists develop new ideas; work within the constraints of their skill, media, and present technology; and “break the rules” in order to achieve a higher expressive goal. Learn how to request this tour for your students.
Video
How do artists convey complex interconnections clearly and compellingly? Whether mapping human migration, the passage of the stars, or the rate of housing foreclosures across DC, some artists capture and communicate big data in their work. This virtual workshop, which was recorded on February 16, 2022, blends the artist’s studio with the science lab and newsroom, incorporates STEAM principles, and is designed for educators of all grade levels and disciplines.
Video
Join a rich conversation with aerospace engineer Janelle Wellons and horticulturist Abra Lee, as they reflect on artist Alma Thomas’s legacy as a STEAM trailblazer. Wellons shares insights on how visual images and inquiry can unlock the mysteries of the cosmos, while Lee unearths the histories of Black gardeners. Together, these reflections provide an in-depth understanding of Thomas’s cultural impact and the ways in which her work continues to inspire adults and students alike.
Activity/Lab
Communicating about light, the atmosphere, and the electromagnetic spectrum with the paintings of Alma Thomas.