| Subject |
Artistic objectives |
Student Outcomes |
Curriculum connections |
Literacy Skill Objectives |
| History |
To study and analyze the composition of artwork from different eras. e.g. Egyptian, Greek, Renaissance... |
Students will copy one of the different styles of artwork and analyze its composition. |
Students will relate the artwork they just copied to its specific historic era and list the era's characteristics. |
Students will write a monologue from the point of view of a person in the artwork. |
Science:
Biology |
To present copies of James Audubon's drawings of birds of North America. |
Students will copy one of Audubon's drawings in detail. |
Students will research the anatomy and the habits of the bird from the drawing. |
Students will present a brief oral report to the class on the bird studied. |
Science:
Chemistry |
To transform the first five elements in the periodic table into a rap. |
Students will memorize the first 5 elements in the periodic table. |
Students will create a rap that describes the properties/functions of the first 5 elements. |
Students will use rhyme scheme, meter and rhythm in creating a rap. |
Math:
Geometry |
To study and analyze the geometric composition of artist Mondrian. |
Students will identify the elements of geometric design and create their own Mondrian. |
Students will try substituting different geometric shapes to see how they change the design and effect. |
Students will discuss the effects of different shapes on the composition of the painting. |
| Physical Education |
To learn different styles of ballroom dance and how they relate to flexibility and strength. |
Students will learn a ballroom dance like the tango which requires flexibility and strength. |
Students will work with a partner using different steps in a routine to music: choreography. |
Students will keep a journal of their experiences in learning a ballroom dance. |
| Foreign Language |
To learn a song in Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese... |
Students will learn how to pronounce the song's lyrics and memorize them. |
Students will use the words learned in the song in conversations about the subject of the song. |
Students will research the song's history and the artist(s) who recorded it. |
| Computers |
To design a web page relating to your favorite school activity. |
Students will use specific computer software to design a web page. |
Students will work with other students on a collaborative web site that promotes the school. |
Students will write copy for the web site and edit for spelling, grammar errors. |
