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SUGGESTIONS

You may want to precede the introduction of this activity with a class discussion about discrimination. Talking about age discrimination may be a good place to start. Introduce the idea that while there is discrimination within society at large, there has also been a historical parallel within the art world.
Because of the nature of this site, links may change. You may wish to create your own list of links to either the works listed in the site or other works of your own choosing.
Other classroom resources could include prints or small reproductions of the works students will choose from in Part Three, and books that include additional information about the artists who created these works.
To save time and keep students focused, load Adobe Acrobat on computer(s) before students begin the webquest.
Depending upon the size of the groups, students may share responsibility for the issues described in the task section.
You may choose to have students fill out the guide sheet and work selection form as individuals or as a group.
The fourth door in the David Hammons gallery contains two links - you may need to point this out to students.

ASSESSMENT

Students will fill out the work selection form, which will serve as a self-evaluation.

EXTENSIONS

Take a class field trip to a local museum or gallery and examine the types of works represented. Relate this examination to the selections made by the students at the end of the webquest.
Groups may print out the images of art they selected for their shows and display them in class. These could either be hung on the walls around the classroom or students could create a diorama. Keep in mind that this could lead to a discussion focusing on layout, hierarchy, and other curatorial issues.
Initiate a classroom discussion about the works which were commonly included or excluded by the students. Use the completed work selection forms to compile a list of the most/least popular works and share this with students.
This activity could easily be related to topics such as: the role of women in art (including both representations of women and women as artists), other groups of minority artists, the role of the museum in society, and what determines the value of art.