The Museum of Tolerance encourages students to contemplate the effects of intolerance with interactive exhibits on the Holocaust as well as present-day discrimination. Witness history as you journey within a 3 hour guided tour of the Holocaust exhibit where students engage in state-of-the-art exhibits that will inspire them to learn from the past, engage in the present and assume responsibility for the future.
Finding Our Families, Finding Ourselves is a journey into the past to discover the challenges faced by immigrants traveling to the U.S. in the 19th and 20th centuries. By hearing the family stories of noted celebrities, students realize the importance of speaking to relatives about their family history and are encouraged to identify their own mentors and role-models.
During this program, students:
Tour the inspirational multimedia exhibit, Finding Our Families, Finding Ourselves –
- Participate in a Quilt Activity identifying multicultural artifacts and discussing the importance of diversity acceptance and understanding
- Research their own family heritage through an introductory activity in the computer lab.
Important Information:
- No late registrations or refunds will be processed after the closing date. No Exceptions
- Special Guidelines: Space is limited; first serve basis. No use of membership passes.
- Recommended for grades 6th-12th; however, open to 3rd and up, parental discretion is advised.
- Program is 4.5 hours (30 minute lunch in between programs)
- All Students must be accompanied by a registered adult through PayPal.
- Note: If you have multiple Homeschool students, each Homeschool student must be registered for all Field Trips using their own designated flex fund account. Any duplicate orders for the same field trip on one student’s account will not be allowed.
- Field Trip Photography Disclaimer: “Please be advised that photographs will be taken at this event for possible use on the SCS website, marketing materials, and/or all other SCS publications. If you do not want you or your child to be photographed please advise the Field Trip Coordinator.
- How to Cancel: Forward your registration confirmation email receipt to field.trips@springscs.org with a detailed notation to cancel by the deadline date indicated on each field trip.
