Thirteen Ed Online - The Brooklyn Museum of Art Newspaper

The Brooklyn Museum of Art Newspaper

This is a cooperative learning activity in which students create a newspaper about The Brooklyn Museum of Art. Each student in the group takes on the role of a different type of newspaper writer. The computer is used to publish the finished product. It will include the history, permanent exhibits, special collections, and community services offered by the museum. Also, a map, membership information, and hours of operation are used.

Grade Level: 6-8

Use of the Internet:

Publication

Investigation/Research

Communication (with peers or experts)

Collaboration

Curricular Uses:

Art, language arts, social studies

Learning Objectives

Objectives:

Students will:

write a newspaper

research

edit

cooperate

This lesson was developed by Barbara Brown Gathers.

Overview | Procedures for Teachers | Organizers for Students