In this lesson, students will consider the many kinds of communities that exist, and reflect on their own special ties to a community they are a part of. After watching the video for "Sunday Candy," and hearing the poetry of Chicago-based Kevin Coval, students will hold their own poetry slam featuring poems about community.

This film features a cross-disciplinary project which resulted from a collaboration between a mathematics teacher and an art teacher, celebrating the beauty of both fields. Although its sub-title is Making Calculus Delicious, the math featured in the book is primarily geometry and algebra, with students creating artistic interpretations of mathematical concepts and formulas. The translation of mathematics to art promoted fresh conceptual discussion and creative thinking, and inspires consideration of the elegance in mathematics.

examines one of the most extensive and best-preserved concentrations of prehistoric rock art in the U.S. See photos and learn about the people who made these 250,000 drawings on rocks at China Lake, California, 1000 to 3000 years ago.

Inspired by the Learning to Love You More Project, the goal for these assignments is to incorporate creativity into your daily routine.For a designated period of time (one week, one month, two months) have students choose a different assignment to do each day and post online, in a wiki or blog (Please include the link to your class wiki or blog at the bottom of the page). They may use a camera or sketch pad to document their work and must give the work a title and description. Students are also encouraged to add new assignment ideas that they create to the list.

Review the environmental factors that make the Earth habitable and compare them to other worlds within our Solar System. Use creative thinking to design an alien life form suited for specific environmental conditions on an extra-terrestrial world within our Solar System.

The Drawing Board consists of a marking pen that remains stationary and a platform that swings beneath the pen, acting as a pendulum. As the platform swings, the pen marks a sheet of paper that is fastened to the platform, generating beautiful repetitive patterns. These colorful designs contain hidden lessons in physics. This resource includes instructions for making a large-scale Drawing Board as well.

Overview: This program surveys two centuries of art and culture in the city now known as Tokyo. Ceramics, screens, textiles, prints, paintings, and armor are among the materials discussed.
Subject: Arts and Humanities, Art History, Visual Arts, World Cultures
Level: Middle School, High School, Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division
Material Type: Diagram/Illustration, Reading, Teaching/Learning Strategy, Textbook
Provider: National Gallery of Art Date Added: 09/19/2013
License: http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/notices/terms-of-use.html
Language: English Media Format: Downloadable docs, Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

This WebQuest has a double focus, spanish language and Spanish Art content. It aims at making students reflect on the very nature of art taking examples from Spanish contemporary art, and also at improving Spanish language skills and art vocabulary. It promotes creativity, critical thinking, cooperative learning and uses web 2.0. tools.

Students discover fluid dynamics related to buoyancy through experimentation and optional photography. Using one set of fluids, they make light fluids rise through denser fluids. Using another set, they make dense fluids sink through a lighter fluid. In both cases, they see and record beautiful fluid motion. Activities are also suitable as class demonstrations. The natural beauty of fluid flow opens the door to seeing the beauty of physics in general.

Students will learn about the history of typography then take that knowledge and working in groups, research a variety of fonts from their assigned decade.  They will then chosen a font that most reflects that decade and recreate it using their choice of material to make a collaborative Decades Heading.  Each student in a group will complete one number from the decades headings for example 1950.

Hands in ActionA Lesson Inspired by the Teachings of Liz Shea-McCoy With a “Full-Body” Adaptation by Susan Brasch http://www.susanjbrasch.com Also included is a Link to the Copyrighted Dick Blick Lesson Plan Aboriginal Hand Prints www.dickblick.com which can also be found in this hub.Objectives:1. To Learn about the importance of hands2. To identify the many uses of hands3. To create art using hands (and other body parts) as both a vehicle and an inspiration4. To incorporate the elements of color, pattern, line, symmetry and negative positive space into the creation of artAudiences:This lesson is appropriate for all ages and audiences but is ideal for elementary-aged children.

Holiday Arts!Lessons Submitted byCathy Harrington, Marilyn Stadler and Donna WilliamsLearning Opportunities:In the USA one thing is certain—Americans love to celebrate their holidays! Decorating homes and communities, serving tables laden with holiday food and enjoying family/community activities all play a big role in celebrating the traditions, cultures and heritages that make up this great country

Learn how we can see the different colors? Is light really colorful? And why is the sky blue? As you experiment read write create.

Maker Faire participants collaborate in ISKME's Design Lab, using digital stories and salvaged materials to design an innovative school of the future. The Design Lab features Makers Mauro ffortisimo Di Nucci's deconstructed piano and INKA Biospheric Systems' Vertical Garden; as well as Student and Teacher project examples that integrate art, science, sustainability, and green design inspire the creation of shareable open-source learning resources. This wiki page showcases photos and video from the Design Lab, open educational resources for teachers, and a step by step guide through the design process.

During the fall of 2017, art educator B. Stephen Carpenter II began a residency at the MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST). He provided new perspectives on issues of access, privilege, and the global water crisis through a series of seminars, performances, and workshops. Carpenter's seminars illustrated ways of disrupting systems of oppression and ways to increase access to potable water in politically marginalized communites in the United States and abroad.

Introducing the Art Form of CollageA Lesson Inspired by Artist and Teacher Jean MartinObjectives: 1. Share information about the art form of collage.2. Create a simple collage.3. Tell a story about the artist who creates the collage.Audience:This lesson would be suitable for all ages.

Kitchen Art IdeasWith Lessons Inspired by the Teachings ofJean MartinObjectives: The participants will “think outside the box” to:1. Search for materials found in the kitchen than can be used in the art process2. Create art using “unconventional” kitchen equipment, tools and materials Audiences:These activities can be enjoyed by all age groups. All that is required is a little imagination.

Mardi Gras MasksA Lesson Developed and Submitted by Cathy Harrington and Marilyn StadlerObjectives: 1. Introduce the art of mask making to the participants.2. Review the art concepts of formal and informal balance and shape.3. Celebrate Mardi Gras by creating masks using imagination and the materials provided.Audiences:Could be suitable for all ages to enjoy.

Mona Lisa Fact or FictionA Copyrighted Activity Re-Posted with Permission from Cheryl Trowbridgewww.teachkidsart.netObjectives:The participants will be introduced to interesting facts surrounding the painting of the Mona LisaAudiences: This lesson is perfect for anyone, regardless of age, who is interested in learning more about art and history. Use Cheryl’s wonderful plan with your group and consider using her format to explore other art, traditions, cultures, artists and subjects. We are all enriched when we are life-long learners.

Name TanglesA Copyrighted Activity Re-Posted with Permission from Cheryl Trowbridgewww.teachkidsart.netZentangle® is an art form developed by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts. Zentangle®, per their website, www.zentangle.com, is “an easy to learn method for creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. Zentangles® are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art created through structured patterns. Creating a Zentangle® is known as tangling and a tangle is a single pattern. Visit Pinterest to see how to create a wide variety of patterns or consider purchasing one of several books available on the subject: Pattern Play: A Zentangle® Creativity Boost by Cris Letourneau, Zen Doodle: Tons of Tangles by Tonia Jenny, Drawing: Drawing Art for Beginners: Doodle Patterns and Shapes by Meredith Graham, Design Originals, Joy of Zentangle® by Marie Browning, and The Art of Zentangle®: 50 Inspiring Ideas for the Meditative Artist by Bremner, Brunell, and Raile. Objectives:The participants will:1. Learn about the “doodling with purpose” art form known as Zentangle®2. Incorporate the art elements of line, pattern, color and positive and negative space in creating artAudiences:This activity is suitable for any age. Zentangles® are an enjoyable and relaxation tool for everyone.