“Surely the goal [of museum visits] is to open up the world of sight and sound and touch for each child by sharpening his perceptual skills and to make him sensitive to new sources of data in the world around him.”
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BrownL. (1984). Art appreciation for the popsicle generation. Carthage, Illinois: Good Apple, Inc. Full of exercises and activities designed to enhance students' visual literacy.
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JenkinsP. (1980). Art for the fun of it. New York: Prentice Hall. Manual that contains both important principles of and reasons for art education, as well as how- to activities.
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LohmanM. (1975). A new look at history. Old Lyme, Connecticut: Lyme Historical Society. Contains a series of exercises to acquaint students with readily available sources of information such as photographs and artworks.
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VorisH.H. et al. (1986). Teach the mind, touch the spirit: A guide for focused field trips. Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History. Excellent resource book for teachers on how to discover, utilize, and enjoy learning opportunities in museums.
