Outreach Programs
See Also: Educational Programs
New Expanded Outreach Program
When a field trip to the Museum just isn’t possible, consider our newly revised and expanded Outreach Programs. At no cost to you, your students can benefit from an on-site PowerPoint presentation enhanced by actual artifacts, both authentic and facsimile. Groups will be limited to two presentations per year because of a reduced schedule of the Museum’s Outreach Educator, subject to availability. For more information, or to discuss tailoring our programs to your class, contact Joan Markel, Outreach Educator, at 865-974-2144 or by email to jmarkel@utk.edu. Outreach programs, as well as museum visits, are free. Sponsored by the Aslan Foundation.
Archaeology and the Native Peoples of Tennessee
Full class period of information complete with graphics and video examining the 12,000+ years of human culture here in East Tennessee. Students come away with an appreciation of early lifeways, cultural adaptations to a changing environment, and a perspective on how archaeology contributes to our knowledge of human ingenuity and survival.
A more specialized program on native foods and nutrition of the past is also available for high school classes. Students must make up a nutritionally complete menu using native foods.
For curriculum relevance, see Education section.
Ancient Egypt: The Eternal Voice
A presentation with graphics and photos illustrating the splendor of Ancient Egypt. The people, religion, monuments, art, writing and contributions to world culture all are explored. Images of numerous artifacts, many from the Museum’s collection, as well as accurate reproductions, are used to illustrate the skill of ancient craftsmen and artists. Facsimile artifacts also are presented.
For curriculum relevance, see Education section.
Our Traumatic Past: The Civil War in East Tennessee
Despite our strategic location and a bloody full-scale battle, little is left to commemorate the role of Knoxville and the surrounding area in the War Between the States. This program tells the story of our involvement locally in the issues and events that challenged the nation in the 1860s. Images of artifacts and vintage photos illustrate the interactions of history and archaeology in illuminating our understanding of the past.
For curriculum objectives, see the The Battle of Fort Sanders exhibit.
Ancient Chinese Culture: Survey for Citizens of the World
The fascinating art, culture, and history of China are largely unknown to the majority of Americans. Using the beautiful works of art produced by this amazing culture, we explore the eras, events, philosophies, and personalities that made China great. Its 12,000 years of prehistory and history become comprehensible as we survey highlights and masterpieces as well as periods of upheaval and chaos. The program features the museum’s artifacts from the Simone and Alan Hartman Collection.
Tennessee social studies curriculum:
- 6th grade benchmarks – 6.1.spi.1, 6.1.tpi.3, 6.1.tpi.5, 6.1.tpi.6, 6.1.tpi.13, 6.2.spi.2, 6.3.spi.3, 6.3.tpi.11, 6.5.spi.3, 6.5.spi.11, 6.6.tpi.3
- 7th grade benchmarks – 7.1.tpi.3, 7.5.tpi.3, 7.5.tpi.4, 7.6.tpi.3
- High school benchmarks
- World history – 1.2, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.5, 5.10, 5.12, 6.3
- World geography – 1.1, 2.3, 3.2, 5.1
- Ancient history – 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.3
Tennessee visual arts curriculum:
- Media, techniques, and Processes: Structure and function
- Historical and cultural relationships
- Interdisciplinary connections