Our trip to the PEM in Salem was a great success! I'm so proud to say that our group received numerous compliments about their curiosity, knowledge and behavior from the guides and from other visitors to the museum! The students participated in a guided tour, which explored Native art. We used examples of natural materials in a scavenger hunt, finding the art that was made from certain resources. The collections at the museum have a striking combination between traditional arts from Native Americans and contemporary pieces. We also had time to explore other galleries and to find one piece in the museum that grabbed our attention to think about and sketch.
After over two hours in the museum, we walked a short way to the Salem Common for a picnic lunch. A spontaneous game of Sharks and Minnows broke out, and it was impressive to see so many fourth graders playing together in a way that was inclusive, collaborative and fun!
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