Resources and Research for Educators
Learning Through Art
Learning Through Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (LTA/MFAH) connects the Museum’s collections of world art with classroom curriculum for art, literacy, math, science, social studies, and technology. Use the elementary and middle school curriculum to integrate higher level cognitive skills, such as observing and organizing information, making predictions, and communicating ideas and thoughts with art inquiry methods in order to promote development of 21st-century skills that are needed to succeed. LTA/MFAH bridges disciplines and curriculums to enable students to explore key concepts in the real-world context of the art museum.
Online Curriculum
The Learning Through Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (LTA/MFAH) online curriculum is an exciting way to connect your classroom to the Museum. Discover how the MFAH collections of world art can be used to enhance teaching language arts, social studies, math, science, and art to K–12 students.
To see the curriculum in action, and for teaching tips and tools, View the LTA/MFAH Video Series
TEKS and STAAR Correlations
Learning Through Art at the MFAH connects to the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills).
Learning Through Art at the MFAH connects to the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills).
Make connections to TEKS for grades 6–8:
Related Children’s Literature
Children’s literature is used to create deeper meaning and explore broader contexts throughout Learning Through Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. View the selection of children’s literature connecting to LTA/MFAH:
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The MFAH Learning Through Art program is endowed by Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff.
Additional generous support is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.