About This Lesson
The information contained in this packet references objects from LACMA and also includes a variety of classroom activities to engage students in discussion. Exercises that promote careful looking and the exchange of perspectives provide active and engaging learning experiences, as well as build students’ confidence in their oral skills. These competencies can carry over to written work. The museum’s collection can be used for topics of discussion in many different content areas; and lesson plans can be adapted to the use of images from myriad formats.