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 5.02

Identify specific works of art as belonging to a particular culture, time and place.

Resources aligned to this objective

Of earth, water, and fire: World pottery traditions
In this lesson, a photo analysis activity helps students learn about pottery traditions from around the world. Students discuss how these traditions are similar to and different from one another.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)
By Eric Eaton.
Artful boomerangs
Students will review three different types of boomerang shapes, use stencils to draw and cut out these, shapes and use various art materials and mediums to design their surfaces.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Visual Arts Education)
By Susan Wittig.

Resources on the web

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)
Provided by: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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)
Provided by: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts