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Visual Arts Education — Grade 8

Goal 7, Objective 7.01

Goal 7

The learner will perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

Objective 7.01

Interpret and analyze connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Understanding the complexities of setting
In order to address a variety of learning styles with emphasis upon the tactile learner, students will participate in a class project to construct a wall-sized, three dimensional mural of the setting of the novel, Where the Lilies Bloom. This project cannot be too large (an outside corridor wall is suggested.) The massive size of the mural makes the project distinctly different from similar art projects attempted in the past, it allows students enough space for all of the details desired in the end result of the mural, and it affords enough space for all students in the class to display their work.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Visual Arts Education and English Language Arts)
By Pam Altom.
Tessellations with M.C. Escher
This lesson familiarizes students with tessellations, designs created by images placed against each other with no empty spaces. It also introduces the work of M. C. Escher. It can be used in conjunction with math lessons in geometry.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education)
By Judith Riddle.
Interior design: Designing my dream room
Students will study interior design as a profession. They will integrate their study with math, writing, vocational education, and computer skills by designing their own dream bedroom.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Mathematics)
By Paula Hightower.

Resources on the web

Mona Lisa's smile
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how the Mona Lisa's smile appears to change depending on where on her face you look. (Learn more)
Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education and Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Art algorithms
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about new methods of art conservation. Art conservation is traditionally a painstaking and time-consuming business. (Learn more)
Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education and Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science