Episode 30: Museum Talk: You’re Invited!
Why can’t we touch the things on exhibit in museums? What are some of the ways museums keep objects and artifacts safe? Why do we care so much about including interactive pieces in our exhibits here at the ADKX? Learn about all these things and more in this episode of ADKX-tra Credit, featuring interviews from Public Programs Manager Liz Belyea and Registrar Shelby Walton. Explore our digital collections database here while you listen!
Linn Tractor from Oval Wood Dish Corporation. Used for hauling lumber. 1926.
(1962.013.0001) Visit our Work in The Woods exhibit for a closer look.
Connecting to Curriculum
Read-aloud: Students can follow along while listening. Download a copy of the transcript. Click HERE to download a copy of the transcript.
Vocabulary: Explore new words. Students will be listening to high level vocabulary in context. Have them identify the definition. Click HERE for the vocabulary page.
Science: Natural hazards; draw parallels between the impacts of natural hazards on the earth and human life and the impacts they have on conservation. Cause and effect; careless handling of artifacts leads to damages, while careful handling allows artifacts to remain in good condition.
Questions
Higher grade level students may want to explore some topics in more depth.
- Research proper conservation practices for a specific kind of artifact, such as clothing, furniture, or paintings.
- Design your own museum interactive related to something you are learning about in class.
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