Grades 4-12 • 90 Minutes • Max 35 Students Per Group
Bring New York’s activist past to life with a 90-minute, artifact-driven session that asks students to handle flyers, buttons and t-shirts and decide how movements make choices. Designed for grades 4–12, the program trains civic thinking with role-play and close-looking exercises.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
90 Minutes
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for typical school-age children and adults who can sit and participate for 90 minutes.
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History
New York was central to major 20th-century movements, including labor activism, the Stonewall Uprising and Civil Rights-era campaigns that reshaped public life.
Conservation
Museum staff manage artifact handling carefully to prevent wear; follow handling rules and avoid flash photography near fragile objects.
Grades 4-12 • 90 Minutes • Max 35 Students Per Group
Book for school schedule
Reserve the 90-minute slot in advance—school groups fit neatly into a single period and the program holds a maximum of 35 students.
Prep with a pre-visit packet
Use suggested classroom extensions to introduce key movements so students arrive with background questions to explore.
Plan for hands-on learning
Encourage students to bring notebooks and pens; the session emphasizes close looking and note-taking over electronics.
Respect handling rules
Follow facilitator instructions for handling artifacts—gloves or supervised touch preserves delicate materials.
Notebook & pen
Capture observations, jot discussion notes and sketch artifacts during close-looking exercises.
Comfortable shoes
You may stand for short activity segments and move between exhibit areas.
Light jacket
City museums can be cool inside; a light layer keeps students comfortable.
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Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated between sessions; many museums permit sealed bottles in common areas.
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