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Art Every Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Social Connection, Health and the Arts
We all know why the arts are necessary. It provides expression, or a release of our inner feelings, and emotions, we can't easily express.
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Curriculum
I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold
Are you looking for a culminating, arts integrated project for the end of the year?
Educator PD
Week 13: Designing the Dance Performance Season
As we close out our dance unit on week 13, students should be able to show a basic understanding of dance and performances listed here in this article.
Educator PD
Driving Questions for Arts-Based Inquiry: Connecting
We move on in our series to the next item in the National Core Arts Standards, connecting.
Strategies
Arts Integration and STEAM Strategy Cards
These Arts Integration and STEAM Strategy Cards make it super simple to search for and download the exact strategy you need for your classroom.
Strategies
Artist Interview: Tom Burtonwood
One of the advisory team members of Museum3D, Chicago based artist and educator Tom Burtonwood, gives an interview about his use of 3D printing, its place as an art form, and its place in the clasroom.
Strategies
Say It Like You Mean It: Teaching Students to Explore Vocal and Physical Expression
Children can be some of the best actors out there, but in order for them to grow, they need to learn to express themselves, and not just play pretend.
Strategies
Dissolving Subjects, Beautiful Results
Arts integration is powerful. Have you ever thought about the relationship between music and poetry?
Educator PD
Week 12: Viewing Jazz & Hip Hop Dance
Moving on in our series, for our next lesson in dance we discuss the fundamentals students should learn about both jazz and hip hop dance.
Strategies
Van Gogh’s Bedrooms: Observation and Inquiry
A fun and exciting way to have students analyze the differences between Van Gogh's Van Gogh’s bedrooms, helping them learn to think independently.
Curriculum
Mandalas Music and Math STEAM Unit
Discover this engaging, high-quality math and music STEAM unit online at The Institute.
Strategies
Thank You!! – Teacher Appreciation Week
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Join Matt and Laura, as they take the time to thank teachers.
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