Page 1 history through children's literature "Santos of Puerto ...
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Topic: Wood Carving
Sort Desciption: A santo is a wood carving of a saint or religious person in. the Catholic Church. Large santos are usually placed in a. church. Smaller santos, like the ...
Content Inside: history through childrens literature "Santos of Puerto Rico" Our story continues outside the museum on the island of Puerto Rico By Amy F. Bartow Melia, Education Specialist, NMAH and Burt Glassman, Education Specialist, NMAH Welcome to the Santos of Puerto Rico Activity Guide! In this activity book you can learn more about Puerto Rican santos and the people who make, collect and take care of them. Table of Contents: 1. Puerto Rico 2. A Collectors Vision of Puerto Rico 3. What is a santo? 4. Become a Collector Page 4-5 5. What is Conservation? Page 6-7 6. Meet a Smithsonian Conservator 7. About an Author 8. Egg Tempera Paint Activity Page 10- 11 9. Bibliography Notes to adults: This activity guide is intended for children ages 6-12 and their adult companions. Information sections answer some of the basic questions children have about santos and Puerto Rico. Hands-On activities invite children and adults to work together outside the museum in creative and enjoyable ways. Finally, a bibliography at the end of the activity book gives suggestions for books about Puerto Rico you can read and share with children. OurStory: History Through Childrens Literature is an ongoing series of family programs at the National Museum of American History which brings history to life for museum visitors from pre-schoolers to adults. Explore Americas rich cultural heritage through Museum objects, quality childrens literature, and hands-on activities. Each OurStory program includes a museum experience, storytelling, hands-on activities, and a take home activity guide like the one you are reading. To find out more about the OurStory program call (202) 633-6752. For more information please contact Amy F. Bartow Melia, Education Specialist, NMAH, Burt Glassman, Education Specialist, NMAH, or Jia-Sun Tsang, Paintings Conservator, SCMRE. The National Museum of American History is located at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 2056 ...
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