| 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 |