LEARN NC

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

Goal 5

The learner will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

Objective 5.01

Demonstrate an understanding that the visual arts have a history, purpose and function in all cultures.

Resources aligned to this objective

Lesson plans on the web

Capturing history
Students study the political and economic reasons for the African-American migration to Northern cities between the World Wars. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5–8 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Greek mythology: Cultures and art
Students improve their ability to analyze, reorganize, critique, and create by creating and painting mythological characters. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts