LEARN NC

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

Goal 1

The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

Objective 1.04

Refine the form of visual symbols to more accurately define concepts.

Resources aligned to this objective

Undersea Exploration
Students explore the lifeforms and land formations under the ocean. The three ocean levels and their respective lifeforms are investigated and discussed, focusing on shape, form, and color. Students will gain a better understanding of the connections between the science and arts curriculum.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Dance Arts Education, Music Education, and Visual Arts Education)
By Russ Johnson.

Lesson plans on the web

Magicicada: A life cycle
Students learn about the appearance, life cycle, and behavior of cicadas. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education and Science)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Right whales and people
Students will learn about the highly endangered northern right whale and think about how this species' geographical distribution places it in direct contact with human threats such as ships. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: National Geographic