Explore a step by step approach to arts integration. The 5 strategies discussed are: Depiction, Projection, Reformatting, Mimicry and Metaphor.
53 Ways to Check for Understanding
A great list from the folks at edutopia on creative and engaging ways of assessing student learning. Click the above image.
"Art at the Core" Collaborative Arts Integration
This video by Teaching Channel profiles the Art at the Core program, a project that enables collaborative co-teaching by pairing classroom teachers with teaching artists.
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Arts Integration: Studying Balance in Art
This video by the Teaching Channel introduces a compelling lesson plan that successfully integrates arts and biology.
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Value Scale Activity
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Zentangle Hands-On Activity
Are You Using the Elements and Principles as a Crutch?
Sometimes when things get standardized we can lose the essence of its actual intent. Stay creative and flexible and click on the image to read the article.
Studio Thinking Book Review
This article presents a condensed summary and review of "Studio Thinking", a work that introduces the Studio Habits of Mind and learning frameworks that inform the ArtCore project. Click the image above.
School as a Living Museum
A short documentary video highlighting the innovative integrated arts programs of California's High Tech High and discussing the advantages of creating a professional forum for the public display of student work.
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Connecting Creativity to Understanding
This article explores how teachers can help students explore their creativity and also link this creativity to a cognizant understanding of certain subject areas outside the realm of art. Click on the image above.
Use Arts Integration to Enhance Common Core
The Arts have some unique parallels to the Common Core Standards that may make their implementation a beneficial addition for teachers and administrators. These parallels attest to the rigors of the arts and the need for their processes in today's global workforce and the unforeseen future. Click the image above to redirect to the article.
SENSING STEAM: 30+ Awesome "STEAM" Activities for Your Class
A collection of science, technology, Engineering, arts, and mathematics themed projects from around the web compiled by Left Brain | Craft Brain. Click the image for more information.
Introduction to Growth Mind Set
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