Bringing History to Life at the Met
April 11, 2024
On Friday, April 5th, Saint David's fourth grade boys made the voyage to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate a culmination of their study of Ancient China. As part of the grade-wide history curriculum, this trip represents a highlight in their continued exploration of ancient civilizations through their in-depth studies of China, Egypt, and Greece. During the visit, Saint David's boys' critical thinking and study skills were honed through note-taking activities and advanced observation exercises.
Following the recent 'Silk Road' adventure in which the historical trade route came to life for students to research and develop their own characters, write authentic journal entries, and set about acquiring goods while dressed in thematic costumes, having the opportunity to study MET artifacts and tangible history gave the boys a new-found appreciation for the depth of the unit and study.
At Saint David's, fourth grade is the first time in which boys study part of history that is both long ago - and far away; in relation to both time and physical distance. The trip to the museum helps to bring this history to life as they navigate this sophisticated concept and further prepare their skills for the upper school years of our Saint David's curriculum.