Curated OER
Emily Carr Trees
Young scholars examine the work of artist Emily Carr. In this watercolor instructional activity, students observe how to draw trees and to use crayon resistance. Young scholars also create a watercolor tree.
Curated OER
Emily Carr: Crossword
In this Emily Carr crossword worksheet, students complete a puzzle using vocabulary to complete sentence clues.
Curated OER
Emily Carr: Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about Emily Carr. Students then attempt to determine the meanings of italicized words from the context in which they were used.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery: Unity of Movement
Emily Carr, Katharine Maltwood and Myfanwy Pavelic contributed significantly to the West Coast Canadian art scene. This virtual exhibition by the Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery at the University of Victoria gives great tribute to the...
University of Toronto (Canada)
Canadian Painters as Art Educators 1920 1950
Interesting general discussion of Canadian art and artists between 1920-1950 that was a new generation of painters than before the First World War. Gives biographical information on a variety of different painters with examples of their...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Vancouver a Rt Gallery: Emily Carr: Bringing the Outside In
An outstanding set of two lessons that teach students about Emily Carr's work as well as how her paintings reflect her love of the forests of British Columbia.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Vancouver Art Gallery: Emily Carr: Documenting First Nation Cultures
Two sixty minute lessons are presented in this site which examines Emily Carr's paintings of the culture of the First Nations.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Vancouver Art Gallery: Emily Carr: Different Ways of Looking
Young scholars are instructed in looking at landscape from multiple viewpoints using the works of Emily Carr.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Emily Carr
This resource provides a glimpse into the life and career of famed Canadian Group of Seven artist, Emily Carr (1871-1945). Provides a synopsis of Emily Carr and the motivations that led to her desire to become a painter, as well as a...
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
British Columbia Archives
Enjoy spending some time searching through the central archives service for the government of British Columbia which "provides research access to records of enduring value to the province for both the provincial government and public...
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Emily Carr
There are many sites on Emily Carr. This one contains a short bio, and links to further study. Excellent for short research, or use as a series of websites about women or artists.
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Emily Carr's Trees (Lesson Plan)
The objective of this art project from KinderArt is to learn about flowing lines and form. Follow the lesson plan to see how it is done.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Emily's Dream Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Emily's Dream, a historical novel written by Jacqueline Pearce, is a sequel to her book Discovering Emily and goes on to look at the teenage years of Canadian artist Emily Carr. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Discovering Emily Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Discovering Emily, a historical novel written by Jacqueline Pearce, looks at the childhood of Canadian artist Emily Carr. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Emily Carr
Not only was Emily Carr one of British Columbia's most recognized Artists but was recognized Nationally as well. The site discloses information about her life and her impact on Canadian life.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Emily Carr
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Emily Carr.