LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 7

The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

Objective 7.01

Uses reading, writing and math in the creation of art.

Resources aligned to this objective

Butterfly Metamorphosis
This is an integrated lesson which is introduced using the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Butterfly metamorphosis is explored through art, math, and writing.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education)
By Laura Byers.
Mixing colors with Little Blue and Little Yellow
This is an integrated lesson based on a French book entitled Petit Bleu et Petit Jaune (Little Blue and Little Yellow) by Leo Lionni. Within the lesson, students will experiment with various colors to create new colors and eventually write their own version of this story.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Science)
By Lisa Tartaglia.

Lesson plans on the web

Insect models
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students explore insects by making models of insects that interest them. Then they compare their models to pictures of the insects. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Masks and Aesop's fables
Students learn on of Aesop's fables, make simple masks, and retell the fable as part of a Greek chorus using masks. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–4 English Language Arts, Theatre Arts Education, and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Paper bead necklace
Students learn about the concept of patterns by creating a beaded necklace. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–4 Visual Arts Education and Mathematics)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Why dance?
Students identify reasons why people dance. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–4 Dance Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts