Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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Describing Japanese screens and scrolls through words: The first part of a unit on talking and writing about, as well as creating, Japanese screen and scroll paintings. The purpose of this unit plan is to introduce descriptive aspects of art criticism, while teaching appreciation for the art and culture of Japan. Students use observation and descriptive writing to discover richly detailed Japanese screen and scroll paintings so that another student can illustrate it in the next lesson.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Social Studies); By Michelle Harrell.

Pilgrimage: Mission: The students view symbols and traditions of world religions in artwork as a source for discussion of the effect of “mission” in world history. This discussion also parallels texts usually taught in English II.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Betty Eidenier.

Daily life in the Middle East: Students explore Iraq's rich cultural history and read online articles or print publications about daily life in Iraq. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7, 9, and 11–12 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

The spread of Buddhism: This Xpeditions lesson uses Buddhist art to trace the spread of Buddhism in Asia. Students study and compare and contrast famous Buddhist art and Buddhist sites in Asia, noting differences they see in the images. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic