Paterson School 9 visits the Newark Museum

Second grade students from Paterson School #9 visited the Newark Museum for two guided tours.This school field trip was part of the Geraldine R. Dodge arts Integration grant at the school.

Students were introduced to the pottery and textiles of the Native American. people. The guide allowed the students to touch a moccasin with elaborate bead work.  Students were able to create clay pottery bowls using the coil method.

Touring the  various galleries of the museum students were excited to see art work  created in such a variety of  styles.

Students were even able to observe the symbolism in some early primitive paintings. In the afternoon, students were guided through the Ballantine House and were surprised at how the house was furnished in a  Victorian  style.