EXTENDED CLASSROOM 2013 - 2014
Phelps Mansion Museum
The Phelps Mansion Museum (Elementary Option)
(Grades 1-5)
A visit to the Phelps Mansion Museum includes a tour of the home of businessman and early Binghamton Mayor Sherman Phelps. Learn about the part that Mr. Phelps and architect Isaac Perry played in the development of Binghamton. Students will be guided through the mansion, with emphasis upon its history, architecture and lifestyles of the 1870’s with optional interactive grade level appropriate activities. The visit may end with students singing vintage songs, playing period games, or experiencing toys and games of the Victorian era. Classes have the option of bringing a bag lunch to eat under the crystal chandelier in the ballroom. An illustrated book and a DVD of the interior of the mansion are available to teachers for a pre-visit preparation in the classroom.
NYS Standards: Arts 4, ELA 3, 4; MST 4, and SS 1, 2, 4.
Venue Cost: $5.00 per student
District Cost: Venue Cost + BOCES 18% fee
Length of Program: 1 ½ - 3 hours depending on age level and program desired
Site: Phelps Mansion Museum, Binghamton NY – 722-4873
Contact: Kathy Harasta, 766-3731
email:
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Phelps Mansion Museum
The Phelps Mansion Museum (Middle & High School Option)
(Grades 6-12)
A visit to the Phelps Mansion Museum includes a tour of the home of businessman and early Binghamton Mayor Sherman Phelps. Learn about the part that Mr. Phelps and architect Isaac Perry played in the development of Binghamton. Students will be guided through the mansion, with emphasis upon its history, architecture and lifestyles of the 1870’s with optional interactive activities. The activities may include: A Victorian Tea with emphasis on manners of that time period, Victorian era crafts, or a detailed tour with emphasis on architecture and construction. This program can be adjusted to accommodate the various grade levels. Classes have the option of bringing a bag lunch to eat under the crystal chandelier in the ballroom. An illustrated book and a DVD of the interior of the mansion are available to teachers for a pre-visit preparation in the classroom.
NYS Standards: Arts 4, English Language Arts 3, 4; Math, Science &
Technology 4, and Social Studies 1, 2, 4.
Venue Cost: $5.00 per student
District Cost: Venue Cost + BOCES 18% fee
Length of Program: 1 ½ - 3 hours depending on age level and program desired
Site: Phelps Mansion Museum, Binghamton NY – 722-4873
Contact: Kathy Harasta, 766-3731
email:
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