Shapes That Speak

What can we learn about cultural belongings from their shapes?

In this program, young learners will think about how shapes, textures, and movement can be used to express feelings, memories, and relationships. While visiting a selection of belongings in MOA’s collection, students will reflect on how Indigenous makers use art to share knowledge, express land sovereignty, and reflect cultural identity, while building core competencies in art, math, and social studies. After exploring the collections, students can engage in a hands-on community mural activity in MOA’s Learning Lab to practice telling their own stories through shapes.

Please note: Teachers must deliver two pre-visit lessons in class to introduce key concepts for the Shapes That Speak program. Please refer to the accompanying Teacher’s Notes for instructions and complete the lessons prior to your visit.

• Teacher’s Notes: Shapes That Speak
• MOA Field Trip Information + Guidelines

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