LEARN NC

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

Goal 4

The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

Objective 4.02

Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and meanings visually.

Resources aligned to this objective

Expressive Papier-Mâché Masks
Students will be creating an original papier-mâché mask that expresses an emotion. In doing this, they will be expanding upon their knowledge of representing the human face while further developing technical skills in papier-mâché sculpture and acrylic painting.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education)
By Kerri Fuller.
Issues, we've all got them: Language arts/visual arts integration
Students will learn how to deal positively with social issues important in their lives through personal investigation of social issues addressed in literature and art.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and English Language Development)
By Runell Carpenter.
Seven directions: Making connections between literature and American Indian history
This middle school lesson uses picture books to integrate American Indian culture and belief systems with language and visual arts.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education)
By Edie McDowell.

Lesson plans on the web

The many colors of individuals
Students focus on the effects of placing labels on other people. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5–8 Visual Arts Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts