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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

Understand that a major purpose of the arts is the creation of an original work.

Resources aligned to this objective

Leaves
Students learn about the changing leaves with a hands-on approach. This cross-curricula thematic unit is designed for students to explore, read, write and much more.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Computer Technology Skills)

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
Who has seen the wind?
Students explore characteristics of the wind through observation and discussion of several of Vincent van Gogh's paintings, and through poetry, pantomime, and painting. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–4 Visual Arts Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts