Robert Therrien: This is a Story Educational Module
Overview
Robert Therrien: This Is a Story has proven especially popular with families and young visitors. To support meaningful self-guided school visits, a new educational module encourages close looking, critical thinking, and creative inquiry exclusively for this special exhibition.
It is designed for grades 6–12, with flexibility for younger students, and includes a pre-visit lesson, an on-site worksheet to guide students through the galleries, and a post-visit classroom activity. This is the first in a new series of educational materials that provide insight into the collection and rotating exhibitions on view.
The module is structured in three parts:
LEARN – Pre-Visit
Location: Classroom; Duration: 30–60 minutes
Before visiting the museum, students and teachers will prepare by learning about the artist and exploring key themes presented in the exhibition.
Resources
- Video Introduction to Artist
- Slideshow to Guide Discussion
- Printed Discussion Notes Guide
EXPERIENCE – Museum Visit
Location: The Broad; Duration: 90–120 minutes
During the museum visit, students will engage with the artwork, observing with an inquisitive and critical eye. Discussions and reflections will be guided by a printed gallery activity guide.
Resources
- Instructional video
- Step-by-step slideshow
CREATE – Post-Visit
Location: Classroom; Duration: 90–120 minutes
After returning to school, students will reflect on their gallery experience through discussion and the creation of original artworks inspired by the exhibition.
Resources
- Instructional video
- Step-by-step slideshow
The materials are available in English and Spanish.
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