Hidden Voices: Arab American Heritage Month
Hidden Voices of New York City: Arab American Heritage Month (Grades 3-5)
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with your students by registering for this free virtual workshop for grades 3-5. In this session of the Hidden Voices of New York City series, students will learn about Arab American New Yorkers whose stories have too often been “hidden” from the traditional historical record, but whose lives and legacies continue to shape our collective history and identity in the city. This program is inspired by the profiles in the Hidden Voices resource guides, which are aligned to the New York City Department of Education’s Passport to Social Studies. 
This month will feature the Hidden Voices profile figure Khalil Gibran (1883 – 1931), a painter, author and poet in New York City’s “Little Syria,” and other members of the Arab American Community in New York. This 1-hour workshop includes an active chat for class participation and student activities to do during the program, including a close examination of images from the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. Students who participate in the session will:
About the session format: Our virtual student workshops are live and interactive sessions led over Zoom by Museum Educators in a setting that balances active engagement and privacy. Sessions will be presented as webinars; students will be able to submit questions, comments, and observations to the moderators and complete polls and other activities but will not use cameras or mics and will not be visible on screen. How to Register: These sessions are free! Advance registration is required. Educators who register for their class will receive a Zoom link prior to the program. Arab American Heritage Month Sessions will take place on April 2nd, 3rd and 4th from 9:30am - 10:30am. |
Register for a Session Below:
Hidden Voices: Arab American Heritage Month - Session 1
This April, celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by learning about New Yorkers whose lives helped shape our city in this free virtual student webinar for grades 3-5.
Hidden Voices: Arab American Heritage Month - Session 2
This April, celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by learning about New Yorkers whose lives helped shape our city in this free virtual student webinar for grades 3-5.
Hidden Voices: Arab American Heritage Month - Session 3
This April, celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by learning about New Yorkers whose lives helped shape our city in this free virtual student webinar for grades 3-5.About the Series:
Hidden Voices of New York City is a virtual workshop series from the Museum of the City of New York that is geared towards students in grades 3-5 and highlights and honors the individual and collective experiences of a diverse swath of New Yorkers.
Each month, students learn about New Yorkers whose stories are often “hidden” from the traditional historical record, but who have shaped and continue to shape our history and identity. The sessions build on the Hidden Voices resource guides and can help teachers facilitate and explore inclusive learning experiences that validate the diverse perspectives and contributions of underrepresented individuals and groups.
