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| EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Treasure Trunks Van of Enchantment web site » Bring the Museum of New Mexico into your classroom with Treasure Trunks: Interactive Learning Kits. These trunks are brimming with real artifacts, replicas, artworks, projects and information designed for hands-on learning. Have fun while studying the diverse cultures, art and history of our state. Treasure Trunks are FREE of charge to New Mexico schools and organizations. Archaeology TT303 Archaeologists unravel the past by uncovering the abandoned remains of past cultures. This trunk explains what archaeologists do, what they might find, and why we should preserve and protect archaeological sites. The trunk contains reproduced and actual artifacts, tools of the trade and books that collectively create an informative look into the study of archaeology. Mining in New Mexico TT312 For centuries, mining has been a way of life for various people living in New Mexico. Minerals and gems have been washed out, dug up and sifted through, using a variety of methods and procedures. This trunk explores the colorful New Mexico mining history, explains methods and techniques, and offers ideas for field trips and projects. Weights and Measures TT321 This trunk contains measures of weight, distance, volume, time and temperature from the Spanish Colonial, Mexican, English and Metric systems. Water in New Mexico TT322 Water has been a critical issue for New Mexicans for more than a thousand years. This trunk focuses around the theme, "Water: A Celebration of Life." Included are suggestions for hands-on experiments, a fanciful tale of aquifer creation, another of a wanderer seeking the source of the Rio Grande and a short video. Historical materials as well as explanatory materials for the teacher are also a part of the trunk. Anglo Pioneer Family TT301 This trunk contains materials that relate to the 19th and 20th century Anglo ranchers, farmers, miners and merchants who immigrated to New Mexico. There are clothes to try on, cooking and craft items to inspect, and a fascinating history to study. Apache Family--Historical TT302 The Apache people figured prominently in the military and social history of New Mexico. The everyday life of an Apache family in 19th and 20th century New Mexico is illustrated through the tools, games and clothes included in the trunk. Navajo Family--Historical TT313 The Navajo are the largest Native American tribe in the United States and their story is inseparable from the history of the Southwest. This trunk explores the everyday life of a Navajo family during the 1800s. Clothing, tools, crafts, photographs, information and projects are included. Pueblo Family--Historical TT316 The history of Pueblo Indians living in New Mexico dates back over 2,000 years. Explore this culture through examples of clothing, tools, games, toys, photographs and other instructional materials provided. Spanish Frontier Family--Historical TT317 Spanish colonists arriving in New Mexico in 1598 had to rely on their own resources to survive in what proved to be a remote and difficult environment. Investigate the colonists through crafts, clothing, cooking tools and videotapes. Pueblo Feast Days IAC01 Every pueblo observes the annual cycle of ceremonials and gathering known as feast days. This trunk contains touchable resources on related cultural arts, including musical instruments, dance clothing, embroidery, and jewelry. A Learning Guide provides resources for class discussions. Southwest Indian Pottery Traditions IAC02 Native potters from many pueblo communities tell us that working with clay is an exchange between the potter and Mother Earth. This trunk contains pottery making materials and tools and completed pots representing traditional styles and techniques. The Learning Guide provides a dialogue with potters on their process and additional resources for class discussion. Cowboy TT308 This trunk explores the lifestyle of the 19th century Southwestern cowboy and rancher. Tending range cattle has always been hard, demanding work and is associated with a generous amount of lore and legend. The Cowboy Trunk includes specialized clothing, tools, ropes and books. New Mexican Toys and Games TT318 This trunk is filled with the ingenious and creative toys made by the many different cultures of New Mexico. Toys in the trunk are made of natural materials that can be reproduced using the instructions in the trunk. Trade and Commerce TT319 The diverse population, natural resources and rugged terrain of New Mexico combined to create unique trade practices. This trunk explores this history from prehistoric times up until 1880. It contains trade items, tools, scales and measures, models, photographs and information. Land FA01 This trunk looks at the settlement patterns of Spanish colonists. Also included is a relief map of New Mexico as well as a timeline documenting events beginning with the first Spanish explorers up to the present. It also contains historic photographs; a curriculum guide containing a video, 20 contemporary poster prints and a teacher's guide; touchable artifacts; raw materials; books; music tapes; glossaries; and additional videos. Adobe FA02 This trunk explores the tradition of adobe making in New Mexico. Included in the trunk are brick molds and samples of adobe plasters. It also contains historic photographs; a curriculum guide containing a video, 20 contemporary poster prints and a teacher's guide; touchable artifacts; raw materials; books; music tapes; glossaries; and additional videos. Foodways FA04 Foodways focuses on Hispanic cooking traditions. The trunk contains recipes, sample staple foods, a rolling pin, comal or tortilla griddle, bean pot, and a retablo of San Isidro. It also contains historic photographs; a curriculum guide containing a video, 20 contemporary poster prints and a teacher's guide; touchable artifacts; raw materials; books; music tapes; glossaries; and additional videos. Native American Basketry TT305 This trunk contains a selection of baskets made by Native Americans. Students can explore both the functional purposes and the artistic and decorative merits of this craft. Information includes a study of techniques and materials, and a history of Native American basket making. Native American Pottery TT315 Since prehistoric times, Native Americans have created beautifully designed pots without the use of a potter's wheel. Trunk contents include examples of different styles of pottery, techniques to create your own pots and a selection of books that illustrate the history of this craft in New Mexico. Weaving in New Mexico TT320 Native Americans living in New Mexico had been weaving for centuries when the Spanish colonists arrived in 1598. The colonists, also weavers, exchanged technical and material information with the Indians that led to new forms of the craft. These traditions continue today, and are explained in this trunk with the assistance of a variety of weaving samples. Hispanic Woodcarving and Tinworking TT322 The Spanish colonists of New Mexico were far away from sources of fine wood and precious metals with which to make objects to grace their churches and homes. Learning from native New Mexicans, and using Mexican influences, they developed ways to make beautiful objects out of locally available materials. This trunk contains examples of woodcarvings, tinwork, study guides and projects. Weaving FA03 Weaving examines Rio Grande weaving traditions. The trunk contains dye samples, a drop spindle, carding combs, sample wool and finished weavings. It also contains historic photographs; a curriculum guide containing a video, 20 contemporary poster prints and a teacher's guide; touchable artifacts; raw materials; books; music tapes; glossaries; and additional videos. Mayolica This trunk tells the story of Mayolica, a specific method of glazing earthenware pottery. With roots in the Middle East, this ceramic knowledge traveled to Spain and eventually to Spanish colonies in America. Both the forms of Mayolica vessels and the imagery depicted on these pieces offer insights into everyday life in Spain and Mexico. Included in the trunk are examples of Mayolica ceramics, photographs, books, and a video. Recycled/Reseen The Recycled/Reseen trunk celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of folk recyclers from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. In the trunk are toys, jewelry, and utilitarian objects made of recycled material, including a wire push toy from Kenya, a safety pin squash blossom necklace from the United States, and a Nestle can candle lamp from West Africa. A curriculum guide, video, photographs, magnetic images, and a variety of games are also part of the trunk. To reserve a Treasure Trunk please contact Jamie Brytowski at 505-476-1171 or jamie.brytowski@state.nm.us. Trunks are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information please email jamie.brytowski@state.nm.us |
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