Teacher Edition Features |
• | Four key sections that organize the instruction of each lesson: Prepare, Teach, Assess, Close |
• | Point-of-use support on every page |
• | Compare and contrast Venn diagrams |
• | Ideas for extending each lesson |
• | Vocabulary in English and Spanish |
• | Numerous teaching options, including inquiry, differentiated instruction, extensions computer variations, and more |
• | Strategies for using text and images effectively |
• | Additional background on art and artists |
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Unit Planning Guide |
• | At-a-glance planning |
• | Suggested pacing |
• | Lesson-by-lesson objectives |
• | List of the art forms students will be exploring in each studio experience |
• | Supply lists for each lesson |
• | A preview of the fine art for the Write About Art and Art Criticism exercises |
• | Unit vocabulary list |
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Teacher Support for Studio Explorations |
• | Four key sections that organize the instruction of each lesson: Prepare, Teach, Assess, Close |
• | Point-of-use support on every page |
• | Suggested pacing |
• | Strategies for using text and images effectively |
• | Inquiry-based activities to challenge learners |
• | Studio evaluation criteria |
• | Critical thinking exercises |
• | Support for differentiated instruction |
• | Cross-curricular connections, including English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music, and more |
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Unit Rubrics and Summative Assessment |
• | Studio Exploration Rubrics provide a clear evaluation and assessment structure for student work |
• | Connections Across the Arts provide expressive opportunities for assessment |
• | Unit Performance Tasks offer material, perception, and reflection-based assessments |
• | Unit Concepts Rubric allows for clear assessment of specific unit objectives |