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WHAT'S IN A HOUSE?
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The Tapestry
Inside the house, On the wall, There are many threads. Each one different But working together. They create a wonderful, SIlent Symphony, Of color, of design, All in harmonious Perfection.
- Anna Pusack 7th grade
| This two-day back-to-back program weaves four components into an interdisciplinary hands-on extravaganza.
"What is the most important consideration in building a house?" (the people)
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
BEFORE THE VISIT: An architect provides an in-school visit to introduce students to the profession of architecture. The teacher receives laminated reproductions of selected art from Caramoor's collection, "learning to look" questions, and a workbook with preparatory and follow up exercises.
CARAMOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS MISSION STATEMENT Caramoor's Education Programs are dedicated to:
- Encouraging, teaching and learning through the arts across the entire school curriculum.
- Improving the quality of arts education in the schools through interaction with Caramoor.
- Providing children and those who affect their lives with the highest quality arts education; an enlightened and imaginative environment; and the finest artist educators to inspire and generate creative expression.
- Offering programs to school children throughout the metropolitan region, with a special emphasis on under-served schools.
WHAT'S IN A HOUSE COMPLIES WITH THE FOLLOWING NY STATE STANDARDS: Arts: Standard 1 - Visual, Music, Speaking and Writing Standard 2 - Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources Standard 3 - Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art Standard 4 - Understanding the Cultural Dimensions and Contrbutions of the Arts Non-Arts: Standard 2 - Social Studies / World History Standard 3 - Mathematics: Patterns / Functions Standard 4 - Science / The Living Environment Standard 5 - Technology Standard 1 - Career Development
| Marilyn Reynolds |
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Inc. |
| Director of Education |
The Diane Moss Education Center |
| 914-232-5035 Ext. 242 |
149 Girdle Ridge Road |
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P.O. Box 816 |
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Katonah, New York 10536 |
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Click here to download a printable information card |
Photos of Program Educators: Row 1 - Jane McLaughlin, Master Horticulturist Row 2 - Vincent Franze, Architect; Marco Granados, Musician Row 3 - Bruce Levy, Architect Photography by Linda Stern, Marilyn Jean Young

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