P4+2013+GL+Museum+of+Natural+History


 * Museum of Natural History: **


 * Aim: Austin Talley **

The Museum of Natural History has been an iconic part of America since 1869, when the building was first constructed. Just like all other museums, this too was built for the sole purpose of educating people about things long past. Whole elaborate depictions of extinct wildlife, relics of civilizations long forgotten, all repurposed for the teaching of the past. Glass display cases of knowledg fill this building with a sense of wonder. This iconic attraction in New York is sort of like in antique in a way. In a world of technology and modern day advancements, this museum, like its brethren, stands as a doorway to the past. It allows one to step through and into a world filled with dinosaurs, mammoths and cavemen. That is the purpose of this museum in a nutshell; this museum is a doorway to ancient history.

"American Museum of Natural History." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Nov. 2013. Web. 03 Dec. 2013. "History 1869-1900." AMNH. American Museum of Natural History, n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.
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The Museum of Natural History reaches out to an audiences of all ages. Adults and children can both get the education and entertainment out of it. Adults may learn new things that they did not prior to going to the museum, and the museum has a program for children. “Two types of experiential, immersive experiences are offered to 6th-12th grade school groups registering for programs” (Smithsonian Education Home Page). Students can get involved in activities and adults or teachers can get ideas to teach their children or students. “Teachers who book a field trip to Q?rius will see firsthand how real-world questions with people who do science and engagement with authentic objects can spark new ideas in their students, deepen their understanding of content, and help them master scientific processes. A visit to Q?rius at the National Museum of Natural History will offer an absorbing site of resources to plan your own lessons or use Museum lessons to engage students in their curriculum in new ways” (Smithsonian Education Home Page). The Museum of Natural History is a great place for people of all ages to enjoy and learn.
 * Audience: Ivory Jimenez **

Works Cited: "American Museum of Natural History." AMNH. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013. "Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History NMNH." Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History NMNH. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2013.

The Museum of Natural History has been an iconic part of both New york and American culture. According to WikiPedia, it has done so since “The Museum was founded in 1869” (WikiPedia). It serves as a place where families and friends can go to have fun while immersing themselves in the past. The Museum of Natural History has been a main tourist attraction for years; people from all states would travel to New York just to tread its marbled halls. The Museum of Natural History received over 44 million dollars purely out of admission fees in 2011-2012 alone! This sizeable lump of money testifies to the fact that the Museum of Natural History is deeply woven into at least New York’s culture. The Museum of Natural History has impacted the lives of the people who have gone and observed the exhibits there. After exploring the exhibits these people can pass on what they have learned to their descendants. In this way, the museum has impacted the culture of society today through its visitors.
 * Cultural (Austin Talley & Cynthia Smalling): **

__Works Cited__ : <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"American Museum of Natural History." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Nov. 2013. Web. 03 Dec. 2013. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"Financial Statements." AMNH. American Museum of Natural History, n.d. Web. 04 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Dec. 2013.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Historical: Cynthia **

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">An abundant amount of people and corporations put much time into the foundation of the Museum of Natural History to allow it spread the news of compelling events in history. One article states, “The founding of the Museum realized the dream of naturalist Dr. [|Albert S. Bickmore] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">… His proposal, backed by his powerful sponsors, won the support of the [|Governor of New York] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, [|John Thompson Hoffman] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, who signed a bill officially creating the American Museum of Natural History”(American Museum of Natural History). The museum was originally founded in 1869, but it was not official until the bill signing on April 6, 1869. This marked the beginning of the museum’s history. Even though the infrastructure of the building has not developed much over the course of the years, the exhibits have grown extensively. The exhibits themselves explain the course of History in various topics while allowing people to discover and explore the museum. Overall, the founders of the Museum of Natural History have assisted greatly in the Museum's foundation and exhibits.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">__Works Cited__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">:

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"American Museum of Natural History." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Nov. 2013. Web. 03 Dec. 2013. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"Controversies Timeline." AMNH. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Dec. 2013.