Exploring the Museum - Virtual

A screen in a classroom displays an image of a golden mosaic ceiling surrounding an arched balcony, through which a rhino in a case can be seen

Category

Virtual Lessons with ROM Educators

Duration

30-45 minutes

Audience

Educators, French Presentation, Schools

Age

6-14

Grades

1-8

Subjects

Art & Culture, General, Indigenous, Science, Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities, The Arts

About this lesson

Learn about some of the most iconic objects from around the world and throughout time housed at ROM.

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Objects housed in the collections come from around the world and throughout time. Connect with us and take a closer look at some of the best and brightest from the vast collections of over 18 million objects! 

Highlights may include objects relating to the natural wonders of our planet, as well as the art and cultures of peoples living here and abroad, both past and present. 

This live virtual lesson with a Museum Educator or Indigenous Museum Educator offers an examination of a small portion of the wonder the Museum has to offer. See, think, and wonder about the iconic objects in the collections, as well as Educators' favourites.

 

Delivery LanguageThis lesson is offered in English and French.
FormatVirtual Lesson 
Duration
  • Grades 1 to 3 -  30 minutes
  • Grades 4 to 6 - 45 minutes
  • Grades 7 to 8 - 45 minutes 
PricingFree
Minimum Group 10
Maximum Group600

Available Dates

Learning Goals

Examine specimens, objects, and cultural and artistic belongings from art, culture, and nature in the collections at ROM.

Make connections between objects residing at ROM and the past, present, and future.

Understand the importance of museums as places for learning, as respositories of scientific and cultural knowledge, and as a place for community connections.

Curriculum Connections

 General interest. See the Curriculum Links page for guidance when interacting with Museum Educators about what your class would like to explore.

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