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Friday, November 7, 2014

ELA Trip to the Museum of the City of New York

Ms. Galang’s ELA Trip
Taking a Stand Exhibit
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10029


Students are expected to:
  • follow the Code of Conduct outlined in the agenda book
  • be open-minded and positively engaged in the experience
  • bring their own food and drinks
  • be cautious and safe
  • use electronics responsibly and respectfully
  • no gum, candy, pens, or electronics in the museum


Schedule:
Friday November 7 (811)
Wednesday November 12, 2014 (810)
  • Meet in the auditorium or cafeteria at the beginning of 1st period
  • Get into groups with chaperones
  • Leave school by 9:15
  • Walk to F train at 9th Street
  • Transfer for Uptown 6 at Broadway-Lafayette; get off at 103rd St.
  • Walk to Museum of the City of NY on 5th Ave. between 103rd and 104th Streets
  • Eat lunch in Central Park or outside of museum from approximately 10:30-11:15
  • Walk through museum before beginning guided tour at 12pm; finish at 1:30
  • Return to MS 51 and get dismissed from the school


Homework:

Write a blog post about what the trip made you think, feel, know, and/or wonder. Write 2-3 paragraphs. Extra credit: include original poetry, illustrations, and/or photographs. Due Monday for 811; Friday for 810. For more information on the museum, go to: http://www.mcny.org/exhibitions/current.


810 Group Picture:

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