The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Educator Resources
(www.metmuseum.org/learn/educators/lesson-plans)
Grades 1-12, with parental supervision
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the United States. You’ll find valuable educational resources here to expand your art studies.
When you arrive at the site, you’ll see Lesson Plans separated by elementary, middle and high school students including:
- Ancient Animals at Work
- Armor—Function and Design
- Architecture and the Natural World
- The Battle of David and Goliath
- Bravery Stands Tall
- Point of View in Print and Paint
- Aeneas, Art, and Storytelling
- The Art of Industry
- Composing a Landscape
- The Power behind the Throne
- And so much more!
Lesson plans follow the same basic format:
- Image of featured work of art along with related information
- Goals
- National Standards
- Questions for Viewing
- Activity
- Resources
- Related Object which includes links to those items in the online exhibits
These lesson plans help expand your understanding and enjoyment of art in all its forms.
