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Learning About Pointillism
Young scholars read a biography about George Seurat and examine the Pointillism style of painting. They create Pointillism style paintings of apples and consider how the viewer's eye mixes color in the interpretation of the painting.
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Dancin' to the Times
Fifth graders work in groups in order to research a specific music era or dance style to share with the class. They have studied different music styles that are included in the lesson and now they have the choice to research one. There...
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A Dream of Class Perfection
Students discover the influence of Greek classical art and philosophy on the French Revolution. In this art lesson, students analyze a Neoclassical artist and write an essay in which they discuss how the style contributes to the...
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Stone Figurines
Students discuss Keith Haring's style of art. In this drawing and painting lesson, students create a Haring-style drawing that will be later be turned into a placemat after it has been painted.
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Dance Research Essay
Young scholars discover and appreciate the history, characteristics, and significance of a specific dance style. They to pick a dance style that they are interested in and would like to research.
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VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 6
Young scholars study vocal style and techniques in various genres. They critique vocal performances by completing critique charts.
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VH1 Fan Club ABBA Lesson 1
Students study the relationship between trends and individual tastes in music. They use musical terms to describe the elements of different styles of music.
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O'keefe's Flowers
Young scholars participate in a lesson about the artist Georgia O'keefe by examining here artwork as a model for style. The art is displayed and students are allowed the time to paint their own paintings. Then they write a journal about...
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History and Architect Through Digital Photography
Young scholars examine architecture. In this digital photography lesson, students recognize architectural features, housing styles, housing characteristics based on the era of homes in their community. Young scholars create PowerPoint...
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Designing a Bus Stop
Students evaluate visual arts by creating a design for a small building. In this art analysis lesson plan, students identify the work of Keith Haring and discuss his uses of color and expression. Students collaborate in groups to create...
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Your State's Architectural Scrapbook
Students, after studying the history of the states most common architectural styles, are asked to gather together pictures that they think would represent each of the styles.
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Greek Vase Painting Project
Students create authentic Greek paintings on clay tiles using knowledge learned about Greek art and painting techniques. This lesson is highly adaptable and can be accomplished in less than a week if focus is altered and less time is...
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Creating a Comic Strip
Learners examine various comic strips for their elements of humour, plot, drawing style, and basic design; they then create their own comic strip.
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Statement of Principles
Students create their own work of art that serves as a social commentary. In this art statement lesson, students research how art conveyed moral and ethical ideals during the Neoclassical period and create a drawing that addresses a...
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Let's Talk About Painting
Second graders identify the elements of the arts. In this visual arts lesson, 2nd graders read the book Matthew's Dream and discuss the elements of the arts. Students create their own paintings according to the style of specific artists.
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Analysis of Fauvism
Students analyze artworks created by the Fauves to establish the characteristics of this style of art In small groups students work to describe and analyze 5 characteristics of Fauvism and 5 reasons Fauvism was developed. he frthr...
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Neoclassical Influences
Students identify artists of the Neoclassical period and how they were influenced by major historical events during the Enlightenment as well as identify the Neoclassical style.In this Neoclassical art lesson plan, students discuss...
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"The Block": Romare Bearden's and Mine
Students study Bearden's style of collage and create their own collage that reflects their neighborhood. They are read "The Block" and poems about neighborhoods and write one about theirs.
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Mocking Modern Life
Twelfth graders read "The Nun's Priest's Tale" and "The Rape of the Lock" then brainstorm possible topics for a contemporary mock epic and possible
"grandiose" words and phrases for common objects and activities. They write a mock epic...
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Rock Till You Drop!
Students study rhythmic patterns and phrases on percussion instruments. They form a drum circle and take turns playing the beat. After listening to styles of rhythms, students compare styles of music. They compose a short piece of...
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FAMOUS PAINTING
Students provide a brief history of Van Gogh and of the artists working at the same time. They use images of the furniture copied from the painting to review vocabulary items, color, size, etc. They draw and color a rendition of their...
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Monet Goes Outdoors
Young scholars examine the artwork of Monet to appreciate different types of art. The appreciation of his various styles is used to inspire learners to create their own similar works of art.
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Composer/Musician Study
Students research a musician or composer of their choice and present their research through a written paper and free choice activity. This lesson can be done over the course of five to six classes with some homework. The paper...
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Rembrandt: His Life and Times
Students review important facts about the famous 17th-century Dutch painter Rembrandt. They compare two of Rembrandt's self-portraits and discuss the style of each. Students create an exhibit guide describing the overall theme of the...