Integrated Learning Units Related to "Young People in Art"
Celebrating Canada
Grade(s): 4
In this unit students will discuss and define: nation and symbols, such as the national flag, the national anthem and the symbolic role of music; discuss local and national events and festivals; and research festivals.
We Are Unique - Yet Also Alike
Grade(s): 6
In this unit students will discuss trees and stories such as legends and myths and storytelling; create stories; read stories; create clay figures; research stories; listen to music from around the world; discuss and share music; perform to music; and create musical accompaniments.
One Room Many Minds
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
In this unit students will view art work, have class and group discussion, conduct research, visit local site, make posters, compile reports, visit seniors, write journals, and write and present a dramatic scene.
The Voice of the Individual
Grade(s): 1
In this unit students will view art work, design calling cards, have class discussion, make art supply kits, display their work, document an imaginary trip, present their work, create sculpted self-portraits, create a class play, create a visual letter, create a song, begin a pen-pal relationship, and make a class sketch book.
Children: Then and Now
Grade(s): 4
In this unit students will view art work, have class discussion, conduct research, write a synopsis, conduct interviews, tape interviews to share with class, write a story, plan an activity session with grade one students, and attend a storytelling festival.
The Power of Persuasion
Grade(s): 9
In this unit students will view art work, have class and group discussion, conduct research, write research results, present findings, produce audio or video advertisements, write persuasive essays, and create artworks.
A Children's World
Grade(s): 3
In this unit students will view art work, have class discussion, take photos, create plasticine art portraits, add speech bubbles to visual works, display their work, create a classroom newsletter, conduct research, create tissue flowers, make a mural, present their work, participate in role-playing scenarios, and make journal entries.
Sea-ing More Clearly
Grade(s): 1, 2
In this unit students will view art work, have group and class discussion, make sculptures, write poetry, read their poetry aloud, create a play, make and decorate masks, make collages, make paintings, listen to music, make music, and present their play to another class.
Harrisification
Grade(s): 7, 8, 9
In this unit students will view artwork, have class discussion, conduct research, write biographical essays, write journal entries or write letters, make a painting, and write a story.
At Play
Grade(s): 9
In this unit students will view art work, have group and class discussion, write journal entries, write letters, share their work, conduct research, compile information, present their findings, make sketches, and display their work.
Art and Sole
Grade(s): 1
In this unit students will view art work, have class discussion, create small busts of themselves, participate in creative movement, dance in a circle, make drawings, plan a special meal, host guests to the classroom, serve food, perform songs or poems, have a simple meal, and design and decorate shoes.
The Quest
Grade(s): 11, 12
In this unit students will view art work, have group and class discussion, conduct research, make visual representations of their findings, write interpretations, share their work, make sketches, and write stories
Totem Poles - Storytellers of Long Ago
Grade(s): 3
In this unit students will view art work, have class discussion, make drawings, conduct research, share their findings, write stories, role play, and design and make totem pole models
Our Fledgling Society
Grade(s): 7, 8, 9
In this unit students will view art work, have group and class discussion, write journal entries, write a response, take photos, make booklets, make collages, conduct internet research, conduct research, write captions, and write letters to a pen pal.
