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

Identify the history, purpose and functions of visual arts in various cultures.

Resources aligned to this objective

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 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and English Language Development)
By Runell Carpenter.

Resources on the web

What masks reveal
Students explore the cultural significance of masks by investigating the role they play in ceremonies and on special occasions in societies from widely separated regions of the world. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities