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Rpbert Henri: People, Places and Perceptions
Students use artworks to investigate the idea of cultural perspectives. They use the works of Robert Henri and the Ashcan School are used to initiate the discussion. Students e to view the examine and distingusih the formal qualities...
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Pop Shop 1 - Symbol Making
Students design their own symbols based on their experiences and feelings using Keith Haring's method of bold, direct lines.
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Tessellating Art
Fourth graders create artwork showing their own unique tessellating shapes. They apply the symmetries of a regular polygon and describe the reflection or rotational symmetry of a figure or object. They share their art work with the class.
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Mood In Art And Poetry
Seventh graders investigate the concept of mood and how it influences various types of art. They create an abstract painting and demonstrate how mood is present in the work. Also, 7th graders construct poems using word choices to set...
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Earth Day
Third graders utilize technology to access, analyze, interpret and communicate information about Earth Day.
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Robert Fulton and the Steamboat, "Trail of Tears"
Second graders study Fulton and his Steamboat, the "Trail of Tears," the Oregon Trail, the Transcontinental Railroad and the Pony Express in this series of lessons.
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Mapping the Border
Students create maps of the borderland region. They decorate their maps with colors, pictures, icons, scenes, words that reflect their understanding of the character and history of the borderland.
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The Stories Behind the Masterpieces
Students examine Rembrandt's self-portraits and discuss important events in his life. They also examine "Aristotle with the Bust of Homer" and try to identify with the person in the paining, predicting what his life might have been like....
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Multimedia Valentine's Card
Third graders create a Valentine's card stack for a special person of their choice. They write a clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that create a central idea. Students use the computer to create a HyperStudio two card stack....
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Show and Teach
Second graders write "how to" sequences for tasks so that another person can follow the sequence to perform the action. They write a "show and teach" once a month for evaluation.
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Light in Art
Third graders investigate the effect of light and dark on the art viewer's perceptions and emotions. They consider black and white illustrations along with paintings by Rembrandt and Vermeer. They conduct experiments with light and write...
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Descriptive Essay
High schoolers review previously written essays, draw pictures of shapes, and write descriptive essays.
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Steamers Lesson 1: Background Information
Students discover the use of steamboats in North Carolina. After reading background information, they take notes on their reading and participate in a class discussion. They complete a KWL chart and share what they have gathered in small...
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Steamers Lesson 1: Design and Construction
Students examine the use of steamboats in North Carolina. In groups, they design and contruct their own small models of steamboats using simple materials. They test their models in water and share how they were built and why. They...
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How To Read A Movie
Ninth graders respond to films they have seen using literary, dramatic, and cinematic terms. They reevaluate their role as a moviegoer. Students analyze their favorite film in order to discover what good films have in common.
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Lesson Six: Discovering the Power (Point) of Presentation
Young scholars prepare multimedia presentations. In this computer technology lesson, students use PowerPoint and other multimedia sources to compose individual presentations. Young scholars complete an interactive tutorial on...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Odilon Redon
French painter and graphic artist, one of the outstanding figures of Symbolism. This site contains information on Redon's art work as well as providing examples of his work.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Multimedia Artist or Animator
If you have an artistic bent combined with an interest in computer graphic design, the career of multimedia artist or animator might be something for you to consider. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a...
Other
The Merrill C. Berman Collection of Graphic Design
Numerous examples of graphic design images from artists around the world. Categorized by country.
Other
The Mc Michael Canadian Art Collection: Edwin Holgate
Canadian portrait painter from Montreal, teacher, and graphic artist, Edwin Holgate (1892-1977) was instrumental in the founding of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists. He was invited to join the Group of Seven in 1930.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Hans Baldung Grien
This ibiblio.org site provides information about the life and artwork of German painter and graphic artist, Hans Baldung Grien (1485-1545 CE). Gives examples of his work, with descriptions, and links to much more information.
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Graphic Designer
Thorough look at a career as a graphic designer or commercial artist. Information covered includes: tasks and duties, personal requirements, how to enter job, working conditions, employment conditions, and the job market. A personal...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel
To Dance is a graphical memoir of Siena Cherson Siegel, a young girl growing up in Puerto Rico who eventually came to New York to study with the School of American Ballet. It captures the passion of the artist, as well as the discipline...
Other
Careerwise: Graphic Designers
A look at graphic design as a career. Includes an overview of the occupation, typical activities, skill set, preparation, wages, job outlook, and a career video.