Crossing Borders/Breaking Boundaries Pre- and Post-Encounter Arts of the Early Americas June 22 – 29, 2009 |
Unit of Study: Pre-and Post Encounter Art of the Early Americans Lesson Title: Imaginary Trip to Visit the Peoples of the Early Americas Subject Area(s): Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies, Music, Art (Patterns), Math (patterns), Science, Physical Education Grade Level: Kindergarten Author: Cynthia J. Bentley County: Prince George’s County Length of Time: 2 days __________________________________________________________________ Abstract: In a multicultural Kindergarten class creating a sense of family is imperative for the general function of our classroom. We will take an imaginary trip to the early Americas making things and journaling our experiences. We will create a museum of artifacts to show other people the things we made and discovered during our trip. I intend to complete this unit in 2 to 3 days as a multi-discipline lesson done all day for 2 to 3 days. So it is important to include standards for all of the subjects during that day. I have three books as partial read-alouds in mind to use as a starting point for this project. The Aztec by Andrew Santella (the true book series) We would begin by listening to background information. Reading all or parts of the books listed above. Background: I would show a film from United Streaming about Mexico and the Americas. Fabric Resources: The Aztec by Andrew Santella (the true book series) Standards/Learner Outcomes: Fine Arts Standards: 2.0 Historical, Cultural, and Social Context: Students will demonstrate an understanding of visual arts as an essential aspect of history and human experience. 3.0 Creative Expression and Production: Students will demonstrate the ability to organize knowledge and ideas for expression in the production of art. Content Standards: Objectives/Skills: Fine Arts Objectives: Students will demonstrate an understanding of visual arts as an essential aspect of history and human experience in order to create a project expressing their personal feelings about the early America’s Content Objectives: Students will use the writing process to compose effective expressive, informational, and persuasive writing in order to keep track of our imaginary trip to visit the peoples of early America’s Keywords/Vocabulary: Aztec Motivation: Sharing Questions: 1. How many of you went on vacation? Teacher Directed: Guided Practice: Demonstration of using art materials Independent Practice: Centers for student participation: Assessment: Self assessment using kindergarten rubric Closure/Reflection: |
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