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EXPERIENCE THE CITY NATURE DESTROYED BUT ALSO PRESERVED EDUCATOR GUIDE Located in the SYBIL B. HARRINGTON GALLERIES Dear Educators, Arizona Science Center is excited to bring POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION to Arizona. With more than 200 artifacts on loan from the Naples National Archeological Museum in Italy, this exhibition brings to life the story of the ancient Roman city forever memorialized by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD. You and your students will experience daily life of this once-vibrant Roman city as you move through the amazing artifacts that were excavated from under the 8 feet of ash that preserved them for more than 2000 years. Artifacts for view include the wardrobe of a Roman soldier consisting of a helmet, body armor, and weapons, as well as everyday household items such as lamps, pots, pans, and furniture. As part of the 4-D Eruption Theater you and your students will gain firsthand experience living at the edge of Mount Vesuvius on the morning of the eruption. You will also see the body casts of residents forever frozen in time as they realize the results of this catastrophic event. Visiting POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION will provide you, the teacher, the ability to make relevant historical, cultural, and scientific connections between what is taught in the classroom and the experiences your students gain while at Arizona Science Center. BOOK A FIELD TRIP TO POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION Ticket prices for school groups for POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION, including general admission to the Science Center, are available at the discounted rate of $12.00 for students and chaperones. Audio tour guides are available at a cost of $5.00 per person. If you teach at a K-8 Title 1 school, you may be eligible for free admission to the Science Center, and pay only $6.00 per person for POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION.) To book your field trip today, please contact a member of our Reservations Team at 602.716.2028 [email protected]. We look forward to your visit! Thank you, Beth Nickel Chief Learning Officer Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St. | Phoenix, AZ 85004 | T 602.716.2000 | azscience.org TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME What to Expect on Your Field Trip Using this Educator Guide LESSONS LEARNED: STEAM Classroom Activities and Project-Based Lesson Plans ELEMENTARY 1. Artifact Detective: Social Studies, Mathematics 2. The Art of Climate: Science, Mathematics, Fine Arts, Social Studies MIDDLE SCHOOL 1. Geography and Geology: Social Studies, Science, Mathematics 2. Casting History: Science, Fine Arts, Language Arts, Social Studies HIGH SCHOOL 1. Pliny’s Point of View: Science, Social Studies, Language Arts 2. Business in Pompeii: Mathematics, Social Studies BACK IN TIME: Additional Resources What Your Students Want to Know Rediscovery Timeline Volcanic Vocabulary BEYOND THE ASHES: National Curriculum Standards Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 © 2016 Exhibitions International, LLC All rights reserved. Except for educational fair use, no portion of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or any other without explicit prior permission. Multiple copies may only be made by or for the teacher for educational use. Content created by TurnKey Education, Inc. for Exhibitions International, LLC. TurnKey Education, Inc.: www.turnkeyeducation.net WHAT TO EXpeCT ON YOUR FIELD TRIP Pompeii: The Exhibition examines the lives of the Theater residents of Pompeii before and after the catastrophic A short introductory program provides an orientation eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24th, 79 A.D. to the exhibition, helping to set the scene and prepare Students will learn how the people of Pompeii lived, your class for their journey back to ancient Pompeii. loved, worked, worshipped, and found entertainment. Dramatic reconstructions describe Pompeii and the They may be surprised by how much they have in com- nearby volcano. mon with people from 2000 years ago! Atrium Gallery Pompeii: The Exhibition features nearly 200 artifacts An Italian atrium was a large, open living space in a hidden from view and all but forgotten until their re- home. In this gallery, students will find a fascinating discovery in the 18th and 19th centuries. The sudden collection of frescoes and statues, some with religious disaster that destroyed Pompeii also preserved it. Over connections. time, archaeologists have uncovered a unique record of its daily life — roads, buildings, municipal services, Peristyle and Garden Gallery paintings, mosaics, artifacts, and even preserved bod- An Italian peristyle is an outdoor living space in a pri- ies. Ongoing excavations at the site provide a develop- vate home, similar to a porch or patio. In this gallery, ing picture of life at the height of the Roman Empire. an assortment of statuary and outdoor decorations en- hance the environment. The gardens of Pompeii were Works of art and everyday objects from household tools the focal point of the household. and keys to tableware—all serve to tell the stories of the people of Pompeii in ways that are relatable and under- Triclinium Gallery standable to your class. Students will see huge frescoes Enter the triclinium, the formal dining room of an an- that decorated the walls in homes, villas, inns, and cient Roman home. It is decorated with frescoes and shops. Other treasures include beautifully worked gold mosaics. Artifacts seen here include candleholders, jewelry like a striking pair of snake-shaped bracelets, a tables, stools, lamps, and dinnerware. Dinner was the magnificent bronze gladiator’s helmet, and shin-guards main meal of the day and a social event that lasted for decorated with scenes of gods, warriors, and barbar- hours. ians. A box of surgical instruments was found next to a surgeon who tried to save the tools of his trade. Most Kitchen Gallery memorable of all are the poignant casts of victims, fro- In the kitchen, students will find pans, cooking tools, zen in time at the very moment of their death. jugs, and cups. Bronze, glass, and clay are a few of the materials used in Pompeii to make their utensils. Pom- NOTE: Some of the imagery in Pompeii: The Exhibi- peii was renowned for the high quality of its garum, tion contains nudity. This was an accepted aspect of a sauce made from fermented fish. It was an essential ancient Roman culture and often associated with good ingredient in Roman cuisine made by crushing the in- luck and fertility. At your discretion, the Brothel Gal- testines of fresh tuna and moray eels in salt. It added lery can be bypassed on your tour. a sharp, salty taste to otherwise bland dishes (so they say!) WHAT TO EXpeCT ON YOUR FIELD TRIP Streets of Pompeii and Marketplace Gallery This large gallery presents the vibrant trade industry in Pompeii. Weights and coins enabled the exchange of goods and services including jewelry, medical instruments, and body armor. Women of Pompeii took great care in personal cleansing using perfumes, creams, powders, and other cosmetics. They styled their hair and used jewelry as the final touch on their appearances. A popular form of entertainment at this time was the gladiator games. Gladiators in Roman society were revered in the same way as today’s elite athletes. Eruption Theater Having seen how people lived in Pompeii, students will now see how their lives ended. The simulated volcanic eruption leaves an indelible memory and reminds us that this distant historical disaster was a real event involving real people. Buried in Ash After the eruption, students enter the final gallery where human body casts are on display. They show those who did not flee during the first phase of eruption, when dry ash and lapilli rained down upon the city. These were the people who made a desperate run across the deep layers of accumulated ash. Instead of finding safety they were overwhelmed by the pyroclastic surges of scalding, moist ash that swept the area during the night and early morning. The wet material encased their bodies where they fell and preserved—in stark detail—facial features, grim expressions, and even the folds of their clothing. Eventually the bodies decomposed leaving an empty cavity in the now-hardened ash. These vivid portraits of human suffering are an unforgettable conclusion to the exhibition. Pompeii: The Exhibition offers your students a unique opportunity to see the impact of STEAM learning through the ages. On this journey, they will discover how the ever-evolving world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math connects us to our past and prepares us for our future. USING THIS EDUCATOR GUide As a companion to your experience at Pompeii: The the body cavities found in Pompeii. They hear from Exhibition, this Educator Guide has been created to Fiorelli himself as they compare two primary sources complement your classroom instruction and make the on the very first time this process was used in Pompeii. most of your school field trip. It contains original, as- In Geography and Geology, students map the story of sessable, STEAM-related classroom lesson plans for Mount Vesuvius as they delve into the geography of three levels: Elementary School, Middle School, and Pompeii and the geology of this powerful volcano. High School. It is designed to be flexible and used to best meet the needs and capabilities of your class. You High School know your students better than anyone else! Many of the basic facts about the Roman Empire and Following this Introduction, you will find “Lessons the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius come from a pair of letters Learned,” a section containing six interdisciplinary written by Pliny the Younger. In Pliny’s Point of View, Classroom Activities and Project-Based Lesson Plans students in Grades 9-12 read, analyze, and re-create addressing national and local curriculum standards— Pliny’s words for themselves.
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