Are you looking for creative ways to incorporate arts integration into your secondary ELA classroom? Read through this quick post for some creative and practical tips to integrate the arts and increase student engagement in your classroom.
Art and general education are not mutually exclusive. Read about art integration for classroom teachers and get your students' creativity flowing!
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Ever been asked "what is arts integration"? Here's a quick and simple definition that will help everyone understand what it is and how to use it in schools.
Arts Integration in School provides students with an opportunity to not only explore how mediums and materials work together and with the laws of our world, but is an opportunity that allows students to explore their own identity and who THEY are. Visual Arts (and other arts as well) are a means of visual communication (a skill that can be used across many careers) that teach us how to persevere, how to problem solve, how to think critically, and how to face challenges.
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Our guest blogger, a veteran teacher, shares her insight into arts integration in general education. She shares ways she has accomplished this over time.
Surprise drawings not only make scientific drawings more interactive, but they can be used to bring Arts Integration into your classroom and content area.
I'm so happy to introduce you to an incredible art teacher & my good friend, Kristin Vanderlip Taylor!! Among her MANY talents (she makes amazing jams, pickles, and cocktail mixers!), she is an expert in Arts Integration. But what exactly does that mean? Kristin: “Arts Integration” is an educational phrase heard often these days, much like the acronym STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Done superficially, it can lead to a fun activity for students, but if planned and taught well, arts integration can foster meaningful pathways of learning through multiple subjects concurrently. According to the Kennedy Center’s Arts Edge online resource center, the definition of arts integration is much more complex and detailed than simply adding an art activity to an existing lesson in another subject. According to their website: This means that Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) must be determined in two (or more) different subjects, one of which are the arts, with a learning activity designed to promote creative exploration of connections between the two content areas. This deeper-level connected research helps students apply new information through various creative processes, thereby increasing their understanding of both content areas. Now, if you aren’t an artist yourself, and you don’t have an arts teacher on staff at your school, and if you’re afraid your students will make fun of your artistic attempts, this definition might seem intimidating! But fear not – thanks to the plethora of resources at your fingertips (California Visual and Performing Art Standards, National Core Arts Standards, LAUSD Arts Education Branch, Edutopia on Pinterest, and many other online websites), you can easily find what arts integration specialists call “the elegant fit” between content areas. The objectives should support each other naturally, so there isn’t a feeling that they are being stretched too much to work together. If you are an elementary teacher and cover all subjects, take a look at the standards for your grade level in one subject (like social studies) and the standards in an art form (theatre, for instance) and see if you can find a place where they dovetail almost instinctively. If you teach middle or high school, you might want to team up with someone at your school who teaches a different subject – maybe even one of your arts teachers – to plan collaboratively. Ideally, it would be most beneficial if both teachers covered some of both content areas in the integrated lesson, or even taught it together, reinforcing the bridges and connections made between the subjects. Education Closet is a terrific website for Arts Integration and STEAM activities. Click on the picture below: As a K-8 visual art educator, I often connect learning across subjects, even though I am only technically responsible for teaching visual art as a discrete subject. I find that it’s just too difficult not to teach across disciplines sometimes – teaching drawing of the human figure fits naturally with ratio and proportion in math, while talking with a partner, in teams, and in whole groups about works of art strengthens listening and speaking skills for English Language Learners as well as for proficient English speakers. This does not detract from the relevance of discrete arts instruction – all students need to experience both ways of learning about the arts. However, when the arts are connected to other aspects of their lives, children recognize that the arts are not just for those who are naturally artistically inclined (often considered gifted and/or talented), nor are they simply considered “enrichment”. I find, too, that younger students are pretty excited to discover that they are learning something in art that is connected to something they are learning in their own classroom – almost as if it’s a fantastic coincidence! I recently wrote several integrated art lessons for the Natural History Museum’s Grandes Maestros exhibit. They integrate writing narratives about real or imagined experiences and visual art (fantasy creature sculptures and figurative sculptures for Día de los Muertos). There are step by step directions, along with the standards and pictures. Feel free to download these lessons, along with the vivid, gorgeous art photos included in the lessons. One of the lessons I wrote for California Art Education Association's Curriculum Committee (CAEA) integrates ELA Speaking and Listening conventions with making collaborative artwork (requiring students to speak to each other about the work and their process). Another CAEA lesson integrates engineering science skills with collaborative construction to create kinetic sculptures in teams, using the design process to plan, build, test, share, and revise. {Once the CAEA lessons are made public, I will add the links here.} I recognize that, as teachers, we are always pressed for time (there’s never enough!), but planning integrated learning experiences that generate meaningful, in depth creative projects for our students is so worth it. To see the connections they make while engaged in the process validates the importance of life-long and life-wide learning. Life is not lived in a bubble, and the arts (as well as all other subjects) should not be taught as such. Our students need to be given the opportunity to discover their own “elegant fits” across disciplines, and I believe this is possible through arts integration. For a specific Arts Integration lesson, stop by on Friday!!
Arts Integration in School provides students with an opportunity to not only explore how mediums and materials work together and with the laws of our world, but is an opportunity that allows students to explore their own identity and who THEY are. Visual Arts (and other arts as well) are a means of visual communication (a skill that can be used across many careers) that teach us how to persevere, how to problem solve, how to think critically, and how to face challenges.
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Embark on a visually striking and thought-provoking journey that explores the integral role of humor in Dada and the influence of Nietzsche on the movement. This mixed media collage, created in the style of Hausmann's "The Art Critic," captures the essence of Dadaist wit and subversion. The composition incorporates a combination of found objects, photographs, text fragments, and bold graphic elements. In this image, the influence of Nietzsche's philosophy is symbolically represented through juxtaposed text excerpts and symbolic motifs that reflect his ideas of challenging societal norms and embracing individuality. Humor intertwines with the collage, manifesting through unexpected combinations, absurd juxtapositions, and witty visual puns. Elements of satire and irony, characteristic of Dada, permeate the artwork, creating layers of meaning and inviting viewers to question conventional artistic and societal values. Through the dynamic arrangement of fragmented elements, this collage evokes a sense of chaos and irreverence, echoing the spirit of Dadaism. It encourages viewers to engage with the artwork playfully, embracing the humor and intellectual depth that characterized the Dada movement. This image serves as a tribute to the legacy of Hausmann and his pioneering contributions to the avant-garde art of Dada. Item is a digital png download at 6144x6144px and can be resized to your liking. Made to fit all sizes of conventional square frames In 1:1 aspect ratio @ 300dpi. Ready to print. We can also provide a custom size ratio to fit your favorite frame, please contact us. ***YOU WILL HAVE 1 PDF FILE THAT INCLUDES A DOWNLOAD LINK OF THIS DIGITAL PRODUCT Printing Process: The final project of the artwork will be determined by the quality of the printer and either the paper or card stock that you choose. For the most visually stunning final results, we recommend printing the pages using high-quality paper or card stock. You can print at home, print shop, or online service! If you are going to print at home, we would advise using a heavier paper, 200-250g should work well. You may see colors differently depending on the characteristics of the monitor you are using. Output quality differs depending on the printer you use. Our advice is to examine the products with a quality monitor and print out the products you buy from high quality printers. © 2023 L’Art de la Machine All Rights Reserved TERMS OF USE: BY PURCHASING THIS ITEM, YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF USE: No sharing of the files, or selling them in any form. Creation of derivative works is also prohibited.
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Maps is used to inspire arts integration and it's the lessons that seamlessly align with math, social studies, science, and visual art.
Choice-based art rooms are a wonderful thing... but what happens a student just cannot decide what to do? Increase creativity and give art prompts a try!
Although most people think about art as pictures or sculptures that look like something or communicate a particular meaning, there can be a lot of benefit to process art. Art therapists will often remind clients that it’s the process that’s important, not the final product. Process art means that the focus of the art is …
Choice-based art rooms are a wonderful thing... but what happens a student just cannot decide what to do? Increase creativity and give art prompts a try!
Ever found yourself wondering about how arts integration can boost creativity in the classroom? This post is crafted for every creative teacher out there – whether you're an art teacher weaving connections into general ed classrooms or a gen ed teacher on the lookout for fresh ways to teach your con
Illustration courtesy the Kennedy Center for the Arts Notice how similar the artistic design process above is to the engineering design process pictured below: This article is about how all teachers can integrate the arts into the subject matter they teach and how the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) can inspire the creative and academic growth of all students in all subjects. Creating art brings children joy and a sense of accomplishment. Studio art time in school allows children to tap into their creativity. Learning drawing skill increases a child's power of observation. It also gives students the power to express their ideas visually by giving them new tools for creative problem solving. Discussing artwork increases a child's vocabulary and expressive language ability. Through the arts children learn to create and tell stories. There is great value in learning how to draw, paint, sculpt and create films. The performing arts; dance, music and theater teach students confidence and public speaking skills. They also give students the tools to be able to tell stories and make their message heard. Studying music increases students IQ and mathematical skills. By carefully aligning Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies lessons with art standards all teachers can reach and inspire more students. The arts can reinforce learning in every core subject taught in school. Conversely, arts teachers can reinforce knowledge in other core disciplines by finding and reinforcing the naturally existing connections between all areas of study. Teachers and students in all content disciplines can benefit from using arts integration. COMMON ARTS INTEGRATION MYTHS: Myth #1: The arts and subject areas such as math, social studies, science and language arts are completely separate subject areas and should remain so. Fact: Throughout history the arts have been an integral part of all disciplines. The separation is artificial. Teachers in all disciplines have reinforced learning through the arts for generations and we need to get back to doing interdisciplinary projects because it worked! Kids loved doing interdisciplinary projects and because they were having fun they learned more and retained more of what they learned. Myth #2: Integrating the arts into a common core lesson will waste a lot of time and decrease the rigor of the lesson. Fact: By involving students in art production teachers are encouraging whole brain learning, higher order thinking skills, creative problem solving, teamwork, active learning and student engagement. Kids learn best when they are having fun. Teachers who use project based learning report that students retain more information and engage in more higher order problem solving. Greater student engagement means fewer discipline problems. Myth #3: Incorporating the common core standards into my art room will mean my students are stuck writing about art instead of creating art. Fact: State and national art standards still place an emphasis on art production as a key element in whole brain learning. Any art teacher that doesn't spend a significant amount of time on studio production is likely not following these required standards. Incorporating the common core into your classroom does not mean your students will be doing less art. It is possible to incorporate language, math, science and social studies skills into studio art production. Myth #4: Incorporating common core standards into my art classes will mean that reading and writing assignments will replace studio art production time. Instead of grading artwork, I'll be stuck correcting papers. Fact: Reading and writing are tools students should be naturally employing in all classes, just as adults employ these tools every day without even realizing it. When you ask a student to take notes, read directions or learn art terminology you are reinforcing language arts skills. Galleries require professional artists to write artist statements explaining their body of work. Art schools require that students submit an essay along with their portfolios. To graduate from college with an art degree, all students must complete art history courses,which involve extensive analysis and writing. In short, any integration of language arts into a fine arts curriculum that is taught by an art teacher should compliment studio art production. It should never replace it. Furthermore, it is not necessary to require students to write in order to reinforce language skill. Having students present and discuss art will reinforce both language and public speaking skills. Myth #5: Incorporating common core concepts in art class will interfere with a choice based curriculum (one in which students are creating art projects based on personal interest). Fact: You can continue to have a choice based curriculum and art centers in your classroom while reinforcing core literacy skills. Older students can present written art proposals to their teachers. Younger students can present and describe their artwork. Centers in the art room are ideal for reinforcing student literacy since the use of centers usually incorporates independent reading of directions and the use of written resources. Myth #6: I don't understand why art can't just be purely for art's sake? Why is it necessary to integrate it with other subjects at all? When people ask why the arts can't just stand alone apart from other subjects it is useful to note that, historically, the arts didn't stand alone and weren't apart from other subjects. Art is an integral part of whole brain learning and an art specialist can help classroom teachers to incorporate art production into just about any unit of study. One need only to look to the history of any culture to see examples of arts integration. For example, De humani Corporis Fabrica (On the Fabric of the Human Body) written by Belgian physician Andreas Vesalius and published in 1543, is one of the most influential books in medical history and also an incredibly beautiful work of art. , Click on the links below to look inside this pioneering book of anatomy: http://www.rarebookroom.org/Control/vlshum/index.html http://www.abebooks.com/rare-books/andreas-vesalius-fabrica.shtml?cm_mmc=nl-_-nl-_-C141127-h00-fabricAH-341424GP-_-01cta&abersp=1 Myth #7: That's all very well and good for kids who are already doing well academically. My students are struggling and need to focus on repetitive drilling in the basic skills. Fact: Students involved in the arts score an average of 100 points higher on the SATs than students who do not have access to arts education. Denying students access to the creative and performing arts means actually denying them access to opportunities to develop basic skills necessary to succeed in the modern world: http://www.artedguru.com/uploads/3/0/6/1/30613521/5077315_orig.jpg Low income students who are highly engaged in the arts are statistically far more likely to graduate high school and college than their peers: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6051742 Giving struggling students access to positive outlets for creative expression will also lead to greater student engagement and motivation. If a student feels self confident in one academic discipline, that confidence will inspire them to work harder in other content areas. Myth #8: It's too overwhelming and I have so much on my plate already. I wouldn't even know where to get started. Fact: The first place to look is in your lesson plan book. You are probably already doing arts integration without even knowing it. If you are a New Jersey classroom teacher, arts integration can be as simple as finding a way to include these four Core Curriculum Content Standards into your lesson plans: Content AreaVisual and Performing Arts- NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards Standard1.1 The Creative Process All students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles that govern the creation of works of art in dance, music,theater,and visual art. Standard1.2 History of the Arts and Culture All students will understand the role, development, and influence of the arts throughout history and across cultures. Standard1.3 Performance All students will synthesize those skills, media, methods, and technologies appropriate to creating, performing, and/or presenting works of art in dance, music, theatre, and visual art. Standard1.4 Aesthetic Responses & Critique Methodologies All students will demonstrate and apply an understanding of arts philosophies, judgment, and analysis to works of art in dance, music, theater, and visual art. Every state has standards similar to the ones listed above. They may be found on your state department of education website, using the same links you use to access the standards in your own content areas. Here is the link for New Jersey educators: http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/2014/arts/ New Jersey, like many states, is in the process of aligning it's arts standards with the new National Arts Standards. If you are curious, the new National Arts standards may be viewed here: http://www.nationalartsstandards.org/ For the 2014-2015 school year, New Jersey educators should continue to follow the state standards. If you are not in New Jersey, consult your building's art specialist or administrators to find out whether to use state or national standards in your lesson plans. For more myths vs. facts and for information and ideas for how to inspire creative thinking in your students please visit the website Classroom Choreography: http://classroomchoreography.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/five-myths-about-arts-integration/ Below is a list of links on the subject of arts integration. This blog post is a work in progress. I will be adding more arts integration links and resources to this article throughout the school year. Harvard’s Project Zero researchers have identified eight Studio Habits of Mind that the arts help students develop. Check them out here: http://www.pz.gse.harvard.edu/studio_thinking.php http://www.pzartfulthinking.org/overview.php Project Zero PZ Thinking Routines from Sue Borchardt on Vimeo. The da Vinci Science Center has also identified the traits that need to be taught in the classroom in order to help students develop into creative thinkers: http://www.davincisciencecenter.org/inside-dsc/leonardo-and-the-horse/the-seven-principles/ Susan Riley of education closet has gathered 50 resources to help teachers of all subjects start integrating the arts into her classroom. Check out her latest article here: http://educationcloset.com/2014/11/04/50-resources-for-steam/ 50 ways to integrate art into any lesson: http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/50-ways-to-integrate-art-into-any-lesson/ More resources: http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2013/a-young-picasso-or-beethoven-could-be-the-next-edison/ http://www.aep-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Education-Week-Webinar-Slides.pdf http://nccas.wikispaces.com/Common+Core+Alignment http://ldva.on.ca/principles/index.html http://www.pinterest.com/yfandes/edu-steam/ Smithsonian: Online research tool for students http://smithsonianquests.org/ How to turn Stem into Steam http://www.edutopia.org/groups/stem-education/777181 http://21centuryedtech.wordpress.com/2014/02/17/stem-education-over-25-steam-links-filled-with-resources-and-information/ How learning art can make you smarter: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/11/24/opinion/sunday/art-makes-you-smart.html?h=sAQHAaVIO&s=1&enc=AZOZm42cQq8DkvPvTPL6tNRPc3QTQJM7IPsy24GbuN9WqAa1oUtJGpckuvFdfZfYBD8AJVDVJTNHTGwhXQ8IQ_mDtWiI18Rkyv-nLnSwtUHcZw&_r=0 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/01/22/top-10-skills-children-learn-from-the-arts The maker movement in classrooms: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/maker-movement-moving-into-classrooms-vicki-davis?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-maker-movement-into-classrooms STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) resources for children: http://education.arts.ufl.edu/resources/stem-vs-steam-girl/ http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/07/27/nyregion/putting-the-a-in-steam.html?_r=1&referrer= http://educationcloset.com/2014/07/31/how-to-add-engineering-to-the-arts/ http://mobile.edweek.org/c.jsp?DISPATCHED=true&cid=25983841&item=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edweek.org%2Few%2Farticles%2F2014%2F12%2F03%2F13ceschini.h34.html%3Fcmp%3DSOC-EDIT-FB High resolution art images (public domain ): http://bigthink.com/1000-words/need-a-new-screensaver-the-met-puts-400000-high-res-images-online STEAM art lessons: https://www.smore.com/tgcne-steam-art-lessons Article on how art is crucial to understanding the human mind: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/22/art-human-mind_n_5569280.html?utm_hp_ref=twWhat%27s STEM vs. STEAM a look at half brain teaching. http://www.edudemic.com/stem-vs-steam-graphic-need-sides-brain/ Another article on how creating art makes you smarter: http://m.us.wsj.com/articles/the-power-of-the-doodle-improve-your-focus-and-memory-1406675744?mobile=y Presidential remarks on the arts http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2014/07/28/president-presents-2013-national-medal-arts-and-national-humanitie How art can help you analyze information: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-art-can-help-you-analyze-amy-e-herman Stem to Steam, what is STEAM? http://stemtosteam.org/ How to turn your school into a maker haven: http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/09/how-to-turn-your-school-into-a-maker-haven/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20140907 http://mac.madwolf.com/sites/default/files/Maker_Playbook.pdf How to make kids smarter ( #1 on the list is music lessons): http://time.com/12086/how-to-make-your-kids-smarter-10-steps-backed-by-science// More links to STEAM art lesson: https://www.smore.com/tgcne-steam-art-lessons http://www.edutopia.org/arts-integration-resources?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=roundup-arts-integration-resources-image http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/art-steam http://stemtosteam.org/ http://www.teachengineering.org/view_activity.php?url=collection/cub_/activities/cub_natdis/cub_natdis_lesson03_activity1.xml http://www.getcaughtengineering.com/brainy-zany-contraptions-stem/ http://sciencegal-sciencegal.blogspot.ca/2013/01/rube-goldberg-design-brief.html?m=1 Free online arts integration resources and lesson plans from the Kennedy Center: http://www.kennedy-center.org/education/partners/defining_arts_integration.pdf http://www.kennedy-center.org/education/home.html?detailheader=Schools http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators.aspx More arts integration research: http://www.slideshare.net/mobile/nwalkup http://artsintegration.com/research/ http://artsintegration.com/resources/ http://teacharts.org/sites/teacharts.org/files/resources/documents/Arts%20at%20the%20Core%201.1%20FINAL%202-17-14.pdf http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/ccac-landing.aspx http://padlet.com/lauramckay/artintegration https://newsandevents.buffalostate.edu/news/buffalo-state-experts-parks-discusses-connection-between-art-common-core http://www.wylandfoundation.org/artchallenge/ http://www.artandwriting.org/Affiliate/NJ001A http://www.metmuseum.org/learn/for-educators/lesson-plans http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent-exhibitions/biodiversity-and-environmental-halls/milstein-hall-of-ocean-life/promos/for-educators http://www.show.me.uk/ http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2536936/mythical-creature-print-and-do?da=y Arts advocacy: https://ilaea.org/advocacyresources/ Longitudinal study on arts integration in Missouri schools: http://moaae.org/arts_education_research0.aspx http://issuu.com/americans4arts/docs/afta_navigator_facts-and-figures?e=9521660/9319469 Art Ed Guru arts advocacy page: http://www.artedguru.com/advocate.html Master's thesis on STEAM: http://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1149&context=art_design_theses Bates Middle school on Maryland arts integration lesson plans and ideas: http://www.edutopia.org/stw-arts-integration-resources-lesson-plans Walters Art Museum Lesson plans: http://thewalters.org/integrating-the-arts/ NEA Middle school integration ideas all subjects: http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/Arts-Across-the-Curriculum-Grades-6-8.html What is creativity and can it be taught? How do geniuses approach problem solving? How can we help our students become creative problem solvers? http://www.creativitypost.com/create/how_geniuses_think Design thinking deconstructed. How one school teaches students to apply design thinking to every subject area: http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/10/design-thinking-deconstructed/ Integrating art and science: Now students, with a few keystrokes on their computer can try their own hand at mixing science with art by controlling small telescopes that take pictures of planets, stars, galaxies, asteroids, nebulas and other astronomical objects. They can then use those images to create their own artistic renditions of the cosmos through the MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope Network, a group of five automated telescopes controlled online. http://mo-www.harvard.edu/MicroObservatory/ Article about the Harvard Micro Observatory Robotic Telescope Network and how this project integrates visual art and science: http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/08/mixing-art-and-astrophysics-students-explore-the-universe/ Middle school Science arts integration lessons: http://learningcenter.nsta.org/search.aspx?action=browse&text=lesson&price=Free&product=journal&subject=0&topic=0&gradelevel=58&sort=Relevancy&page=0&coll=&author= Can kids learn science from famous paintings? http://bookboxdaily.scholastic.com/2014/04/18/can-kids-learn-science-from-famous-paintings/ Reconnecting arts and science: Education went astray when it separated them: http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_26077819/reconnecting-arts-and-science-education-went-astray-when How learning origami helped scientists solve a problem: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/17/331974972/to-make-a-spacecraft-that-folds-and-unfolds-try-origami?sc=17&f=2&utm_source=iosnewsapp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=app Teaching science through art: http://www.usnews.com/news/stem-solutions/articles/2014/02/13/gaining-steam-teaching-science-though-art Math Art Tools: http://mathmunch.org/math-art-tools/ Page of links linking math to the arts http://bridgesmathart.org/resources/links/ http://bridgesmathart.org/education.html The math and Magic of origami http://youtu.be/NYKcOFQCeno Math by design educator resources http://mathbydesign.thinkport.org/educator_resources/default.aspx Social Studies World History Project: http://worldhistoryproject.org/ Map Making: http://historymatters.gmu.edu/mse/maps/ Language Arts: Integrating music into academic subjects such as English can help students think more critically and creatively, educators say. This article has music integration ideas for Language arts teachers: http://www.nafme.org/3-ideas-for-incorporating-music-into-core-high-school-classes Studying music helps students understand grammar: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/11/141105101238.htm?utm_content=bufferaf9d4 http://www.readwritethink.org/ Comic Creator: http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/comic-creator-a-30237.html Technology and Media websites: Teachers can reach students by incorporating both technology and art into their lessons. Here are some links to powerful tools to help you get started incorporating both technology and art into your classrooms: http://www.freetech4teachers.com https://www.wevideo.com/sign-up http://teachersites.ladue.k12.mo.us/lhwhs/dgoble/Goble_ Teacher_Website/Making_Videos_on_the_Web.html http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=108629 http://teachwithmovies.org/index.html
Educators from Bates Middle School, in Annapolis, Maryland, share arts-integrated lessons and resources that you can use in your school.
Have you ever tried writing essential questions for your lessons or curriculum? Try using this ready-to-go list of essential questions that integrate the arts and the creative process.
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Why Arts Integration? Research over the past 30 years has confirmed that arts integration increases student achievement while building arts capacity.
