Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) , virtual event assignment help

• Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend
  a theater or musical performance. The activity (museum or performance)
  should have content that fits our course well. Have fun doing this. This can be actual or virtual.
• Write a two to three (2-3) page report
  (500-750 words) that describes your experience. This does not include the words of the title page or reference page words.  APA format:   Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion.   Reference will be the actual (event details) or virtual event reference (web link).

o  Clearly identify the event location,
date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the
event.

o  Provide specific information and a
description of at least two (2) pieces (e.g., art, exhibits, music,
etc.).

o  Provide a summary of the event and
describe your overall reaction after attending the event.

o  Your report should include
connections you make between things observed in your activity and things
learned in the course and text.

Humanities World Cultures prehistory
– 1600

Visiting a Museum

· 
It makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned traveler
approaches visiting a city for the first time. Find out what there is available
to see. In the museum, find out what sort of exhibitions are currently housed
in the museum and start with the exhibits that interest you.

· 
If there is a travelling exhibition, it’s always a good idea to
see it while you have the chance. Then, if you have time, you can look at other
things in the museum.

· 
Every effort should be made ahead of time to identify a museum
that has items and works one can easily connect to our HUM 111 class and book.
Since HUM 111 covers from ancient times to the 1500s AD, it makes more sense to
focus on items from that time frame. In general, museums with artistic cultural
artifacts and fine arts work better than history museums.

· 
Any questions about whether a
museum-visit activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be
decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for the activity. Any
alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those
limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor.
Generally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an
approved activity.

· 
Take notes as you go through the museum and accept any handouts
or pamphlets that the museum staff gives you. While you should not quote
anything from the printed material when you do your report, the handouts may
help to refresh your memory later.

· 
The quality of your experience is not measured by the amount of
time you spend in the galleries or the number of works of art that you actually
see. The most rewarding experiences can come from finding two (2) or three (3)
pieces of art or exhibits which intrigue you and then considering those works
in leisurely contemplation. Most museums even have benches where you can sit
and study a particular piece.

· 
If you are having a difficult time deciding which pieces to
write about, ask yourself these questions: (1) If the museum you are visiting
suddenly caught fire, which two (2) pieces of art or exhibits would you most
want to see saved from the fire? (2) Why would you choose those two (2)
particular pieces?

Attending a Performance

· 
Check your local colleges to see if there are any free or
low-cost performances or student recitals. Student performances are generally
of almost the same quality as professional performances, but typically cost
much less. However, performances of high school level or lower will not meet
this requirement.

· 
A performance that is relevant to a HUM 111 course is more
difficult to find than a performance that would be relevant to HUM 112 (which
covers from 1600 to the present). However, our course does cover Shakespeare
and Greek tragedy and drama, so any performances of those will work. Note:
One can sometimes find music performances of music from the Renaissance or
Reformation period, or even earlier. 

· 
Any questions about whether a performance activity fits the
course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the
student seeks approval for an activity. Any alternative activity outside the
normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance,
will be determined by the instructor. Generally, we do not expect students to
travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.

· 
Unlike visiting a museum, where you can wear almost anything,
people attending performances are often expected to “dress up” a bit.

· 
Take a pen or pencil with you and accept the program you are
offered by the usher; you will probably want to take notes on it during or
after the performance.

· 
Turn off your cell phone before entering the auditorium. Do not
use your phone to record the music or to take pictures or videos. To play it
safe, turn the phone off.

· 
Most long musical performances have at least one (1)
intermission. If the lights start blinking, it is a sign that the performance
is about to begin.

· 
Look for very specific things (such as a particular piece
of music or the way certain instruments sounded at a specific time) which tend
to stand out as either enjoyable or not enjoyable. Be sure to take notes of the
things which you find enjoyable as well as the things which are not enjoyable.

Special Note:  Hey Student,

The
museum experience does not have to coincide with any particular timeframe
related to our book. Here in Atlanta, students can go to The Bodies Exhibit
which looks at real human cadavers to show how the body functions in its many
parts and what it looks like inside. Students often visit the Civil Rights
museum. Your options are broad. If all else fails, you can do an on-line
virtual tour of most museums around the world. It will just need to be cited as
a virtual tour.

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