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

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Threads through South America: Weaving in Ecuador
This lesson for grade six takes a look at the weaving and textiles created in the Andes of Ecuador in and near the town of Otavalo. In addition to learning about Ecuadorian weaving, students may also create their own woven artifact.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
By Eric Eaton.

Resources on the web

Horsing around: A virtual romp through the history of art
Students examine how artists from different cultures and time periods have portrayed the horse and then get to express their own views of the horse by creating original works of art. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education)
Provided by: @rtroom