LEARN NC

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

Goal 6

The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

Objective 6.01

Begin to understand that the purpose for a work of art affects how a work is made.

Resources aligned to this objective

Lesson plans on the web

The meaning behind the mask
Students explore the cultural significance of masks, discuss the use of masks in stories, and then investigate the role masks play in ceremonies and on special occasions in various African cultures. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts, Theatre Arts Education, and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities
Stories in quilts
Students explore the history and culture of quilt-making. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education)
Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities