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Support your middle school students' artistic development with projects that enhance technique and creativity. This collection includes printmaking, abstract art, and collaborative murals. By integrating these art projects into your teaching, you can nurture talent and encourage artistic exploration.

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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Stephen Sondheim

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Stephen Sondheim
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Few figures have meant as much to American musical theatre than Stephen Sondheim This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the Broadway legend with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Stephen Sondheim fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Stephen Sondheim essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Stephen Sondheim biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Stephen Sondheim notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Stephen Sondheim

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Lin Manuel Miranda

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Lin Manuel Miranda
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

If you're students are in love with the music of "Hamilton" or "Moana," give them the opportunity to learn about that music's creator, Lin Manuel Miranda. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the modern music legend with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Lin Manuel Miranda fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Lin Manuel Miranda essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Lin Manuel Miranda biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Lin Manuel Miranda notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining

TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for 3 different whistles

TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for 3 different whistles
Creative Arts, Art, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects

TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for 3 different whistles. Students only need to know the bare basics to complete this. I tested this with a fifth-grade class and most could complete it with no help. Designed to print with no supports for easy printing. PDF file with TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for 3 different whistles with 32 pages. I have used this instructions with students as young as 5th grade and as high as 12th grade. The 5th graders needed some help and guidance but middle schoolers and high school students usually did not need any help at all. 5th and 6th grade classes took about 2 hours to finish the project. Middle schoolers took about 1 hour, and high school students took about 30-40 minutes to finish. The referee whistle works like a regular whistle. The slide whistle works and make different sounds be sliding the insert back and forth to make different pitches. The train whistle works by having different lengths of hollowed out tubes which generate different pitches. Very detailed instructions. Students are expected to be familiar with TinkerCAD, and know the basics. There is a TinkerCAD tool guide within the instructions to aid in learning TinkerCAD. See other products related to this: https://teachsimple.com/product/tinkercad-step-by-step-instructions-for-among-us-character

Author MontyWorks

Tags TinkerCAD, 3D Printing

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Andy Warhol

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Andy Warhol
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Andy Warhol Dive into the world of renowned pop artist Andy Warhol with this engaging research and writing activity . Students will conduct research to learn about Warhol's life and work, gathering facts and citing quality sources using the provided note-taking worksheet. Next, they will use their research to draft a five-paragraph essay, following step-by-step outlines and tips. Finally, students can do peer reviews before submitting their final drafts. This carefully scaffolded resource can be implemented as a complete multi-day research lesson or adapted for shorter research activities. The color and black-and-white worksheets, peer review checklist, and CC-aligned rubric make assigning and assessing student work simple. Recommended for secondary ELA, art, and humanities classrooms, this resource provides flexibility to teach the research process across grades 7-11.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Andy Warhol

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Duke Ellington

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Duke Ellington
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Duke Ellington Discover the story of jazz legend Duke Ellington! This 6-page resource guides students through researching Ellington's life and legacy. First, students gather facts and sources on a biography worksheet. Next, they use an outline to craft a 5-paragraph essay on Ellington, his music, and impact on American culture. Extras include tips for research writing, a peer review checklist, and a rubric tied to Common Core ELA standards. Use the full package for a complete lesson or assign individual components as research activities. Best for grades 8-11. Modify the rubric as needed with the editable Google Sheet version. This straightforward lesson makes complex research writing approachable for secondary students!

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Billie Holiday

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Billie Holiday
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Billie Holiday was perhaps the most important singer of the Jazz age. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the musical legend with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Billie Holiday fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Billie Holiday essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Billie Holiday biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Billie Holiday notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Billie Holiday

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Georgia O'Keeffe

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Georgia O'Keeffe
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

There are few painting collections as famous as Georgia O'Keeffe's flowers. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the "Mother of American modernism" with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Georgia O'Keeffe fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Georgia O'Keeffe essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Georgia O'Keeffe biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Georgia O'Keeffe notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Georgia O'Keeffe

How to Make Coil Pots

How to Make Coil Pots
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects

This lesson includes a detailed 20-slide PowerPoint presentation packed with information about coil pottery, clay and ceramics. This presentation also includes detailed instructions on how to create a coil pot using traditional hand-building techniques such as slab construction, score and slip, glazing, bisque firing and glaze firing. Everything you need to confidently lead students through a class discussion and successfully complete the project is right here! I personally teach this lesson to my 5th graders and they always love creating a functional piece of art that the can both use and be proud of! Recommended grade level: 4th-12th Length of lesson: Three to four 50 minute sessions Media/Materials required: Clay Water Scoring tool (can be a toothpick) Plastic Knife Ceramic Glazes Your Hands Access to a Kiln

Author The Art Ninja

Tags Clay, Pottery, Coil Pots, Handbuilding, Coiling, Coil Pot Making, Coil Pot Pottery, History Of Coil Pottery, Coil Pots Artists, Coilpots, Coil Building Techniques, Ceramic Coil Artists, Greek Coil Pot, Historic Coil Pots, How To Make Coil Pot, Native American Coil Pot, Native American Coil Pots, African Coil Pots, How To Make A Coil Pot, How To Make A Coil, Coil Pottery Techniques, Coil Ideas, How To Make A Coil Pot Step By Step, History Of Coil Pots, Coil Pots History

Japanese Ema Prayer Boards

Japanese Ema Prayer Boards
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, History, History: Asian, History: World, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects

Japanese Ema Prayer Boards Teach your students about Shintoism and the beautiful Ema prayer boards which are sold and displayed at many shrines and temples throughout the country with this Japanese Ema Prayer Boards . Using this Japanese Ema Prayer Boards, students can then create their own board for display in class. Included in the file for this Japanese Ema Prayer Boards are: - Reading and instruction sheets - Ema board templates - Additional information on Shinto symbols and Japanese Kanji - A PowerPoint presentation to help students visualize the materials This Japanese Ema Prayer Boards includes everything you need to implement a lesson in class and have students create their follow-up activity! This Japanese Ema Prayer Boards is a ready to print and use resource and is sure to enhance your students' engagement while learning about Ema prayer boards and creating their own at the same time! I hope you enjoy!! Take A Look At My Best Sellers: Birds of the World Complete Unit Arches National Park Geography Unit The History of Space Exploration Complete Unit Big Bend National Park Geography Unit Snakes Mini Unit Immigration and Immigrants Mini Unit You Can Find More Resources at My Store Front Here: Mr. Gray History

Author Mr Gray History

Tags Ema Board, Japanese Culture, Shinto, Ema Japanese, Japanese Ema

3D Monochromatic Cubes

3D Monochromatic Cubes
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects

3D Monochromatic Cubes Your students will have fun with this art project and presentation that teaches student how to draw a three-dimensional cube and paint a monochromatic color scheme. Concepts in this presentation include: Drawing in three dimensions, value, monochromatic color, tints, shades, color mixing. Detailed step-by-step instructions to guide your students. I teach this lesson to 5th graders and they LOVE it!

Author The Art Ninja

Tags Painting, Value, Shades, Monochromatic, Three Dimensional, Monochromatic Tints And Shades, Cubes Coloring Pages, Cube Art Projects

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Rembrandt

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Rembrandt
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Rembrandt Guide students to conduct research and write an informational essay about the prolific Dutch artist Rembrandt. This 6-page teaching resource includes a biography and note-taking worksheet to help students gather facts and sources on Rembrandt's life. Next, students use an essay outline to organize their research into a five-paragraph informative essay. The resource also contains an essay assignment with writing tips, a peer review checklist, and a rubric aligned to Common Core ELA standards. Use the full resource for a complete research lesson or assign components like the biography worksheet for a shorter activity. Best for secondary grades 8-11 language arts classrooms.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining, Rembrandt

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Salvador Dalí

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Salvador Dalí
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

There is perhaps no more recognizable twentieth-century artists than the eccentric Salvador Dalí. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the influential Spanish painter with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Salvador Dalí fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Salvador Dalí essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Salvador Dalí biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Salvador Dalí notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Rubric, Salvador Dalí

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Miles Davis

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Miles Davis
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Trumpeter Miles Davis Research Organizer & Essay Assignment This engaging 6-page teaching resource provides students the opportunity to research the life of legendary jazz musician Miles Davis through guided note-taking and outlining worksheets. It builds to a final 5-paragraph essay that can be peer reviewed and assessed using the included grading rubric. The step-by-step materials make assigning and assessing student work easy. Students will conduct research, take notes, create an outline , write a draft, peer review, and submit a final copy. Background information establishes context about Miles Davis so students can dive right into research. The resource works well for whole class or individual assignments in grades 8-11. This complete research project facilitates key research, writing, revision, and citation skills tied to ELA standards. Students will enjoy learning about an iconic musician while developing critical proficiencies. Editable versions provided.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining

Op Art Paper Cubes

Op Art Paper Cubes
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects

I teach this lesson to my 5th graders and they love learning how to create these optical illusions! The 3D paper cubes are really fun to design and to display! I'm here to make your life easier with ready-made, visually engaging and thought provoking art project presentations.

Author The Art Ninja

Tags Op Art, Optical Illusion, Three Dimensional, 3d, Form, Op Art Cube, Op Art Examples Easy, Simple Op Art, Making Paper Cubes

Pop Art Shoes

Pop Art Shoes
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects

Pop Art Shoes (Andy Warhol) Art project and presentation of one of my most popular lessons. I teach this lesson to my 4th graders and they enjoy learning about Andy Warhol and they absolutely LOVE getting to draw their own shoe! I would recommend this exciting art project for grades 4th and up. Students will learn how to draw using a reference and how to use a variety of color schemes. I'm here to make your life easier with ready-made, visually engaging and thought provoking art project presentations. This PowerPoint presentation includes everything you need to teach this lesson. Media/Tools required: Pencil Paper Crayons or colored pencils Glue

Author The Art Ninja

Tags Pop Art, Andy Warhol, Color Schemes, U.s. History, American Art, Shoe Art Products, Andy Warhol Lesson Plan, Pop Art Shoes, Pop Art Project

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Jackson Pollock

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Jackson Pollock
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Few 20th-century artists have inspired more awe than Jackson Pollock. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the inspired abstract expressionist artist with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Jackson Pollock fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Jackson Pollock essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Jackson Pollock biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Jackson Pollock notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Outlining, Notetaking, Jackson Pollock

Instagram Color Theory Art Project

Instagram Color Theory Art Project
Creative Arts, Art, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities, Projects

This is an Instagram Color Theory Art Project . For this project students will pick a color scheme that is reviewed in class to create an instagram feed reflecting their chosen color scheme. Pictures for the project will be cut out from magazines provided in class. Color schemes to explore will include analogous, monochromatic, warm, cool, complimentary, secondary, primary, triadic.

Author Designs By Um

Tags Art Project, Color Theory, Back To School, Instagram

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Johann Sebastian Bach

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Johann Sebastian Bach
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: World, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Johann Sebastian Bach, the composer of "Toccata and Fugue in D minor," is perhaps the most important musician of the late Baroque period. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the German musical legend with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Johann Sebastian Bach fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Johann Sebastian Bach essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Johann Sebastian Bach biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Johann Sebastian Bach notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Pablo Picasso

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Pablo Picasso
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Pablo Picasso Research Organizer & Essay Assignment Guide students through researching the prolific 20th-century artist Pablo Picasso with this complete lesson package. Students first gather facts and citations about Picasso's life using a scaffolded research organizer. Next, they outline and draft a 5-paragraph essay synthesizing their learnings, receiving peer feedback along the way. Finally, students submit their work which can be assessed using the included rubric tied to Common Core ELA standards. This versatile resource can be used in full or shortened for a sub assignment. Implementation ideas included such as whole group introduction followed by individual work. Provides practice with informational writing and research skills. 6 printable pages plus an editable grading rubric. Best for grades 8-11.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Rubric, Pablo Picasso

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Frida Kahlo

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Frida Kahlo
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

There are few artists as creative or unique as Frida Kahlo. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the renowned self-portraitist and artist with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Frida Kahlo fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Frida Kahlo essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Frida Kahlo biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Frida Kahlo notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Frida Kahlo

Macrame Bracelets

Macrame Bracelets
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Fine Arts, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Crafts, Projects

Macrame Bracelets: A Unique Art Education Resource Macrame Bracelets is a comprehensive educational tool that blends art, history, and hands-on learning in one. It's ideal for all educators: public school teachers to homeschoolers, serving as an innovative way to amplify art education curriculum. The focus is on Macrame - a timeless craft of knotting - guiding students in crafting their own wearable bracelets. This activity encourages critical thinking and nurtures creativity by letting pupils delve into the art of weaving intricate designs with easy-to-understand techniques. Presentation Slides with Historical Detail This resource comes packed with a 13-slide PowerPoint presentation bursting with details about the craft - it’s historical importance and varied uses across ages. These slides are visually stimulating featuring colorful visuals and cues for initiating class discussion that triggers thought exchange. User-friendly Instructional Guide No need to worry about students getting lost in the process! A 7-page step-by-step instructional guide accessible via printable PDF file eases understanding, ensuing confidence when leading learners through the project. Sessions & Versatility Designed for three 50-minute sessions suitable for grades four through twelve. Fits well in whole-class interaction or small group work or homework tasks – so much flexibility! Easily Accessible Materials Required You just need noncomplicated items such as yarn (or string/cord), masking tape; any table or flat surface will do! Dual Role: Curricular and Exploratory Learning: Serves excellent for subjects like Art and Music involving Crafts and Fine Arts units. Imparts theoretical knowledge but also encourages the acquisition of practical skills among diverse learners. Digital Presence & Old-world Craft Skills This digital aid dovetails wonderfully with today’s tech-savvy classrooms while keeping alive traditional hands-on crafting skills—a fine blend of vintage charm with modern ease amidst teaching practices. To Summarize Macrame Bracelets is a potent learning tool that develops creativity, critical thinking, and historical consciousness in an engaging yet hands-on manner. Standing out as a treasured resource for teachers who wish to make learning enjoyable yet impactful across ages and academic levels.

Author The Art Ninja

Tags Macrame, Bracelets, Art Education, Hands-on Learning, History

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Leonard Bernstein

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Leonard Bernstein
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Few figures have meant as much to American musical theatre than Leonard Bernstein. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the Broadway legend with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Leonard Bernstein fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Leonard Bernstein essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Leonard Bernstein biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Leonard Bernstein notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining, Leonard Bernstein

Mozart Research Organizer & Essay Assignment

Mozart Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

The Mozart Research Organizer & Essay Assignment is a scaffolded research project for secondary students to independently investigate if Mozart was the most important composer in Western history. Students gather and organize facts about Mozart’s life using the provided biography and note-taking worksheet before outlining and drafting a five-paragraph research essay. The essay outline worksheet structures the writing process step-by-step. A peer review checklist and Common Core-aligned rubric support assessment. This resource facilitates rich learning through independent research, notetaking, outlining, essay writing, peer review, and self-assessment. It encourages high school students to analyze facts and develop informed, reasoned arguments about Mozart’s historical significance. Use the full package for an in-depth lesson or assign individual components like the biography worksheet or essay rubric as needed. Editable via Google Sheets. Includes 6 printable pages. Best for grades 8-11.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining

Japanese Fans & Tanka Poems

Japanese Fans & Tanka Poems
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, History, History: Asian, History: World, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects

Teach your students about both the beauty of Japanese fans but also the Tanka poem form. Students work to create their own simple poems and then create and decorate their own fans to be displayed in class. Always a favorite activity in my own classroom and I hope yours as well.

Author Mr Gray History

Tags Japan, Japanese, Japanese Fans, Types Of Japanese Fans, Japanese Fans History