Patterns: Here, There, and Everywhere

School Program

Grades 4-year-old PreK, K, and 1

What are patterns and how are they used to decorate and construct buildings? Why are they important?

Patterns exist everywhere in the built environment. Students learn about the importance of patterns in the buildings and world around them. On a scavenger hunt of the Museum’s building, students identify shapes and patterns by examining the walls, floors, and ceiling of the Museum. Students consider how patterns contribute to the aesthetics of a building. Students have fun creating their own patterns using their arms, legs, and faces. After investigating the Museum building students head to a museum classroom to create patterns in individual booklets with a variety of materials.

This program meets content standards for math, visual arts, and music. This program comes with an Educator Resource Packet that includes pre- and post-visit lessons and information.

Before registering for the Patterns program, please be sure that any young children attending can maintain focus for the 1 1/2 hour long program. You are welcome to bring a snack to eat during the program if your Museum visit is scheduled during the students' normal snack or lunchtime.

Registration Details:

• Grades preK4–1 (This program is available for students ages 4 and up. It is not appropriate for 3-year-old preschool classes.)
• 1.5 hours (10:30 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-2:00 pm)
• Maximum class size 25 students
• Minimum of 3 chaperones required per program
• $100 per class
• The Museum can schedule up to 4 classes (100 students) at a time
• Please note: this program fills quickly