Petersen Automotive Museum Offers Educational Live Streams
In response to school closures, museum, which is temporarily closed, is offering free educational live streams.
For students looking for supplemental learning activities during school closures, Los Angeles’ Petersen Automotive Museum is offering free educational live streams twice daily. Launched earlier this week, the Petersen’s daily presentations consist of a lecture at 10 a.m. and a hands-on activity at 1 p.m. In addition to live stream programming, the museum offers downloadable worksheets and coloring sheets. The museum will remain closed to the public until March 31,, or until further notice.
Although lessons are open to parents and children of all ages, the subject matter is targeted for children ages 12 and under. The program schedule is below, and topics are subject to change.
Wednesday, March 18, 10 a.m. – History of the Car
Cars have been in existence for more than a century (or longer, depending on when you start). Join the Petersen as it explores the evolution of the automobile.
Wednesday, March 18, 1 p.m. – License Plates
License plates identify vehicles as properly registered with the state but may also serve as a canvas. Students will create their own license plates and decorate them to show off something about their home state.
Thursday, March 19, 10 a.m. – Storytime Featuring “Go, Dog, Go!” By P.D. Eastman
Students will read the beloved tale about dogs and their cars.
Thursday, March 19, 1 p.m. – Animal Cars
Students will make a car of their favorite animal with materials found around the house.
Friday, March 20, 10 a.m. – Design Process
Utilizing the car, students will explore how things go from idea to finished product.
Friday, March 20, 1 p.m. – Car Models
A critical part of automotive design is creating a model. Students will create car models to show how the modeling process can help to explore design choices.
Future lessons will cover propulsion, aerodynamics, racing and a host of other topics.
“The Petersen Automotive Museum offers students an opportunity to gain an education during school closure and in between their digital course loads,” said Petersen Executive Director Terry L. Karges. “Our special programming will broaden kids’ knowledge and expose them to the world of the automobile.”