Distance Learning

Special Programs: Distance Learning

Fee/Duration varies based on program needs.

MyMuseum: Building a Classroom Museum

* available as of 9/1/08

Grades 4–12

Museums are more than just a collection of objects. It is also an assemblage of people with a wide-range of skills to perform the tasks required for a museum to function. This facilitated, multi-connection project will let your students see many of the jobs performed in a museum and will allow them to create a classroom museum—complete with marketing, fundraising, exhibit design, research and educational programming—with oversight from a museum professional. Fee: $150, includes a maximum of five 30-minute connections.

A Conversation on Race

*available as of 9/1/08

Grades 6-Adult

The goal of this program is to help participants better understand the origins and manifestations of race and racism in everyday life by investigating race and human variation through the framework of science. We recommend 60 minutes for this facilitated discussion which will examine the science of human variation, the history of the idea of race, and the contemporary experience of race and racism in the United States. Fee: $100 for a 45-60 minute session.

Experts on Demand

Grades K-12 and Professional Development

Cincinnati Museum Center is an organization with experts from a wide variety of disciplines and interests—and each is at your disposal. Whether your students are researching endangered species or your staff is looking for advice in writing a federal grant, our staff is here to assist. Disciplines and areas available include geology and earth sciences, zoology, archaeology, informal education theory, non-profit management, U.S. history, immigration, modern warfare, 19th century life, art and architecture, collections management, library services, fundraising, marketing and much more. Contact the Distance Learning office with specific requests. Fee: $50 per half-hour, maximum 90 minutes

The Front Page

Grades 7-12

This series of programs promotes thoughtful, literate citizens by bringing nationally and internationally recognized experts into the studio to discuss hot-button topics and current events in an interactive, multi-point session. Topics will be announced in the Distance Learning section of our web site and in the monthly Educators eClub newsletter.Fee: $50 per site, maximum of three sites per session.