LEARN NC

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

Goal 1

The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

Objective 1.12

Perhaps find inspiration from a variety of artwork.

Resources aligned to this objective

Lesson plans on the web

The meaning behind the mask
Students explore the cultural significance of masks, discuss the use of masks in stories, and then investigate the role masks play in ceremonies and on special occasions in various African cultures. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts, Theatre Arts Education, and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities
Sunflowers
Van Gogh's depiction of sunflowers is used as a means of focusing on the parts of a flower, growing sunflowers in the classroom, and developing students' artistic impressions of sunflowers. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education and Science)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts