Activities

Planning your Visit
A previsit to the Asian galleries prior to scheduling a school tour is advised in order to ensure that the works of art you want to study are on display.

When to go
To use the DIA lesson plans in tandem with another class (such as coordinating social studies and art classes), plan your visit to the museum in between the social studies and art lessons. Students will benefit from having a history of Asia's cultures before viewing the works of art in the DIA.

Curriculum Links

Content ideas have been linked with the most appropriate standards from the Michigan Department of Education's K-12 Curriculum and Standards:

Standards of Authentic Instruction:
Higher Order Thinking
Deep Knowledge
Substantive Conversation
Connections to the World Beyond the Classroom

Arts Education Content Standards: 
Visual Arts

English Language Arts: 
Literature

Science:
Strand III. Using Scientific Knowledge in Life Science
Strand V. Using Scientific Knowledge in Earth Science

Social Studies:
Strand I. Historical Perspective
Strand II. Geographic Perspective
Strand IV. Economic Perspective
Strand V. Inquiry

World Languages:
Standard 6: Linking Language and Culture

For more information about the K-12 Curriculum Standards and MEAP assessment, visit the MDE Web site at http://www.michigan.gov/mde.