Olympic Sculpture Park School Programs

Where Earth Meets Art: Experiencing Art and Nature September 9–November 19, 2009 Wednesday–Thursday, 10 am and 11:15 am March 10–June 18, 2010 Wednesday–Friday, 10 am and 11:15 am No school tours at the park: November 20, 2009–March 9, 2010 Grades K–1: Option 1: 45-minute program (tour only) Option 2: 90-minute program (tour + art workshop) Grades 2–8: Option 1: 60-minute program (tour only) Option 2: 2-hour program (tour + art workshop) Tour: Experience dynamic sculpture and native plant life in diverse ecosystems as you walk along the Olympic Sculpture Park’s Z-shaped pathway. Use inquiry-based discussions and activities to investigate the park and all it has to offer. This site for art and open green space is ideal for a variety of experiences and learning opportunities within the urban outdoor environment. Art Workshop: Using recycled materials, tape and their imaginations, students make miniature sculptures inspired by the natural world. Related Resources Olympic Sculpture Park collection online Olympic Sculpture Park: A Closer Look

Beauty and the Beach: The Art and Science of Restoring a Shoreline September 9–November 19, 2009 Wednesday–Thursday, 10 am and 11:15 am March 10–June 18, 2010 Wednesday–Friday, 10 am and 11:15 am No school tours at the park: November 20, 2009–March 9, 2010 Grades 6–12: Option 1: 60-minute program (tour only) Option 2: 2-hour program (tour + art workshop) Tour: Explore the shoreline of the Olympic Sculpture Park and discover a beautiful space that displays art while providing a shoreline habitat for migrating juvenile salmon. See the unique pocket beach featuring native shoreline plantings, marine life, and works of art by Roy McMakin, Mark di Suvero and Louise Bourgeois. Art Workshop: Students create a nature journal from recycled and reusable materials, design an artistic cover, and write journal entries based on observations. Related Resources Olympic Sculpture Park collection online Olympic Sculpture Park: A Closer Look

Do-It-Yourself: Self-Guided Visits Year-round Set your own pace through the Olympic Sculpture Park by leading your class on a self-guided visit. The Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center offers a wide variety of resource materials to help you create a tailored visit that supports your classroom curriculum. A map and suggested on-site activities will be included with your tour confirmation letter. Related Resources Olympic Sculpture Park collection online Olympic Sculpture Park: A Closer Look

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