EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Napa Valley Museum

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WHAT WE OFFER

MUSEUM-IN-THE-CLASSROOM (more information inside)Can’t bring your students to the museum? Bring the museum to your students! Our diverse array of education programs are designed to foster understanding and appreciation of our rich natural and cultural heritage, promote scientifi c literacy and inspire a passion for learning. With artifacts, images and curricular materials, our educational programs are a great way to bring our collections to your classroom. All presentations meet Common Core Standards.

FIELD TRIPS AT NAPA VALLEY MUSEUMField trips at Napa Valley Museum are a fun and exciting way to explore the history, art and environment of the Napa Valley! For just $6 per student, your group will rotate through the activity stations & Museum galleries before enjoying a picnic lunch on the Museum’s sunny terrace. Students will participate in an interactive tour of the Main Gallery exhibition followed by a visit to the History Gallery for a hands-on exploration of the history and heritage of the Napa Valley. Finally, teachers can personalize their fi eld trip experience with a project-based learning experience that best suits individualized classroom units of study. Activity stations support NGSS/CCSS goals.

Select an Activity Station

• Leather Tooling Bracelets: Design a leather bracelet using mallets and metal stamping tools.

• Napa Watershed Exploration: Engage in a hands-on exploration of Hinman Creek located at the base of the Museum’s meadow. We provide thermometers, pH strips, magnifying glasses and activity sheets that help students scientifi cally examine the Napa Valley watershed.

• Let’s Go Fly A Kite: Learn to fl y when students design and build paper kites!

• The Great Geode Breaking Adventure: Search the grounds of the Museum’s meadow and discover a hidden geode to crack open! We provide hammers and safety glasses so that your students can safely discover the wonder and excitement of fi eld geology.

• Dig it!: Young archaeologists use picks and shovels to discover buried artifacts

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AT THE MUSEUMNapa Valley Museum off ers on-site lectures, presentations and fi lms to accompany the changing exhibitions. Presentations can be used as extra credit for your students or educational opportunity for you. Visit www.napavalleymuseum.org for the calendar of events.

MORE INFORMATION

Museum-in-the-Classroom

• $50 per presentation

• Our educators can accommodate up to three classes per visit

• Provide a room with one table for the presenter

• Classroom teacher/school offi cial must be present at all times

• You will receive an invoice after your presentation. Please submit payment immediately.

Field Trips

• $6 per student/Free for teachers/$5 for each chaperone. One adult chaperone/teacher is required for every 10 students.

• Field trips are off ered Tuesday through Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

• 50% non-refundable deposit is required no less than fi fteen (15) days prior to your visit. Remainder to be paid upon arrival.

• For rescheduling, cancellation or changes in fi nal count, you must contact us fi ve (5) days before your visit.

• If your fi eld trip group contains less than the reserved number of students, you are still required to pay the full amount.

• Visitors are advised to bring snacks and lunch because there are no stores or delicatessens on the grounds of the museum. Lunch can be eaten outdoors on the Museum’s terrace.

• All groups are welcome to come to the museum rain or shine! However, since most of our customized museum experience activities take place out of doors, your group may not be able to participate in that portion of the tour.

Scholarships

Scholarships and reduced fees are available if your school has a student population of 60% or higher who are considered socio-economically disadvantaged. Ask for a scholarship application when making a reservation.

Reservations

Reserve your program at www.napavalleymuseum.org/learn.

group may not be able to participate in that portion

Napa Valley’s history, art and natural sciences come alive as students explore our Valley’s heritage through museum artifacts, images, maps and activities. Hands-on artifact exploration and discussion time is included in each 50-minute presentation in your classroom. Presentations meet Common Core Standards and/or Next Generation Science Standards.

$50 per presentation, plus $2 per child if you choose a project add-on. Programs are listed with a recommended grade level, although each presentation can be delivered to meet the needs of any grade.

WappoTransport your classroom back in time to experience a typical day in the life of a Native American in Napa Valley. (Grades 3–4)

RanchoExplore life on a Napa County rancho during the Mexican land grant era of 1834 to 1849. (Grades 3–4) Project add-on: Leather tooling bracelets

PioneerIt’s 1845 and pioneers are headed west! Discover westward expansion, land and ship transportation, settlement and early industry in Napa County. (Grades 3–4) Project add-on: Corn husk dolls

Women’s HistoryCelebrate the contributions of women who have played a signifi cant role in the creation of the Napa Valley. (Grades 5–7)

ChineseLearn about a typical day in the life of an early Chinese settler in Napa County from the mid-1800s through the early 20th century. (Grades 4–6)

La Maleta MexicanaExplore the culturally rich history of Mexican people in the Napa Valley beginning with the early settlement of the Aztecs in Mexico and ended with modern-day celebrations of Mexican traditions. (Grades 4–6) Project add-on: Decorate sugar skulls

Let’s Go Fly A KiteLearn about the colorful history, craftsmanship and various uses of kites for the past 3,000 years. (Grades K–2) Project add-on: Design & build your own kite

Napa RiverFollow the Napa River to learn about the Napa watershed, its geological formation and impact of human habitation beginning with indigenous peoples. (Grades 4–6)

RecyclingDiscover the “3 R” principles of reduce, reuse and recycle and learn about the concepts of stewardship, resource conservation and integrated waste management. (Grades K–3)

*Recycling Program is off ered free of charge to all schools courtesy of City of Napa, Napa Recycling & Waste Services, Napa County Environmental Management and Upper Valley Disposal and Recycling.

AgricultureLearn about the top 10 agricultural commodities of California as well as sustainable agricultural practices, farm animals, tools and machinery. (Grades K–3) * Presented in partnership with Napa County Farm Bureau

Geology All Around UsExplore the earth, geological processes and classifi cation of rocks. (Grades 3–6) Project add-on: Geode Breaking

Science of the VineDiscover the geologic attributes of the Napa Valley, plant & insect life cycles and economic products from Napa Valley’s vineyards. (Grades 4–6)

Courtesy Bowers Museum

Courtesy Roselyn Rose

Courtesy Bowers Museum