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Education	Museum Lessons Videoconferencing Teacher Resources Museum Learning Initiative	Lectures, Gallery Talks, & cetera For Families Library Services Group Tours
The Albany Institute of History & Art provides opportunities for students and teachers to learn about our shared histories and the art of our nation. Using its world-renowned collection—including Hudson River School paintings, decorative arts, historic objects, and rare documents, as well as special exhibitions—the Albany Institute offers valuable learning experiences that address New York State curriculum and National Standards. New York State and National Standards addressed during our programs are listed below and are available as downloadable .pdf files for your convenience. Please use the menu links above for detailed information on the Albany Institute's Education Programs. For more information, call the Education Department at (518) 463-4478, or email education@albanyinstitute.org OBJECT CONNECTIONS OUTREACH Experience this dynamic lesson covering 400 years of history, art, and culture along the Hudson River, delivered by a museum educator who will visit your school or connect via videoconference technology. Touchable object reproductions will be shipped or brought to your school for the hands-on component of the lesson, bringing all the excitement of a museum visit to your classroom and engaging students in the study of history. The program will be offered FREE on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 30 classes to register via email beginning Monday, May 3, 2010. The regular cost of the program will be $195. Download the registration form. This program is sponsored by a generous grant from the UPS Foundation. Printable PDF files: Hudson River Panorama Teacher Resource Answer Key 2009–2010 Student & Teacher Program Brochure New York State Education Standards National Education Standards Teachers receive a 10% Educators Discount on Albany Institute membership! Receive Albany Institute newsletters, invitations to special events, discounts in the museum’s gift/book shop, and advance notice of upcoming programs. Join today!		The Albany Institute's Education Programs are supported by the William Randolph Hearst Education Endowment. Support for 2009/10 School Programs:

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