The benefits for students participating in a Museum visit include:
• Handling real artifacts and high quality replicas • Developing thinking skills: problem solving, inquiry, observation, empathy • Acquiring new knowledge, understanding, and skills • Enjoyment, inspiration, and creativity • Changing their perceptions of and attitudes towards museums • Social benefits, e.g., team working • The opportunity to participate actively as citizens and develop social skills with other people outside of the school environment For more information or to schedule a field trip please contact:
Ashley Sayers by email or at 479-621-1154 |
OTHER PROGRAMS
The Museum also offers in-class educational programs to local schools and teacher enrichment programs. For more information about programs available click here.