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The Art of Microscopy
The art of microscopy is amazing, and for a small amount of money, these hidden worlds can help students see that there is more to our environment.
Dyan Branstetter
Dyan is a fifth grade teacher in a public school district in Lancaster, PA and has over 16 years of classroom experience. With a Masters of Science Education and a passion for dance and music, she strives to integrate the arts into the curriculum whenever possible. Dyan has a background in teaching advanced learners, and is devoted to using project based learning to help her students achieve 21st century learning skills and master the PA Core Standards.
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A Visit to String Theory Schools
We provide a story of a visit to String Theory School in an effort to explain what exactly string-theory is, and its use of implementing arts.
Resources
Groove Pizza
The Institute shares how Groove Pizza, a music app for kids, can be used for arts integration.
Curriculum
I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold
Are you looking for a culminating, arts integrated project for the end of the year?
Strategies
Dissolving Subjects, Beautiful Results
Arts integration is powerful. Have you ever thought about the relationship between music and poetry?
Assessment
How Do You Know When You’ve Made an Impact?
I love Teacher Appreciation Week. Certainly, it is nice to feel appreciated, but I find it to be a great opportunity to reflect upon teachers.
Curriculum
Area and Perimeter Street Art: The Process
Need a fun activity to teach your students about area and perimeter?
Educator PD
Arts-Inspired Ways to Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day
Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day is right around the corner, here are some fun ways to include poetry to other aspects of the arts!
Strategies
“You Can’t Use Fiction and Say You’re Teaching Science.”
My school district is in the beginning stages of updating our K-8 science curriculum.
Advocacy
Using the Arts to Build School Community
How can you find ways to build the school community, and educate them about arts integration?
Curriculum
Is Imitation Wrong?
After reading the Guiding Principals of the Arts, the concept of imitation sparked a great discussion between our art teachers and music teachers.
Curriculum
Mastering Area and Perimeter by Creating Street Art
Students will calculate area and perimeter needed to create a collaborative or individual design in our playground's chain link fence.
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