A 50-minute lesson exploring the connection between Jazz music, Black expressionism, and the Harlem Renaissance through music comparison and artist biopics. Students will analyze the differences between Black and White artists of the era to understand music as an act of defiance and cultural identity.

A hands-on art and reflection lesson where students explore their personal history, current reality, and future aspirations through mixed-media collage. Inspired by Basquiat, Ringgold, and Wiley, students focus on symbolic storytelling and self-awareness rather than technical perfection.

A high school art and social studies lesson where students design public art proposals that reflect community stories and social justice themes. Students analyze existing murals in DC and elsewhere to understand the impact of visual storytelling in public spaces.

Students explore the structural components of drama by mapping plot elements onto a diagram and analyzing how characters evolve through theatrical conflict.

An introductory lesson on music copyright laws, fair use, and legal practices for using and creating music, aligned with NC Arts SCOS.

Finalizing sculptures with a focus on unity and variety, followed by a gallery walk and self-reflection.

The construction phase where teams focus on structural balance and collaborative assembly of their recycled sculptures.

Introduction to the project, material collection via the letter home, and initial collaborative brainstorming and blueprinting.

Final touches, naming, and a gallery walk to reflect on the creative process and problem-solving journey.

The core construction phase where students face structural failures and collaborate on creative solutions.

Teams form, explore materials, and create structural blueprints for their recycled sculptures.

A multi-day art project for middle schoolers focusing on artistic intent over technical realism. Students create a single subject in three distinct styles—Photo Realism, Surrealism, and Minimalism—to discover how style influences message.

A middle school art lesson where students explore how different artistic styles communicate distinct messages using a single subject. Students create three versions of a tree and defend their stylistic choices based on their intended emotional or conceptual goal.

A deep dive into musical volume, covering Italian dynamic markings from pianissimo to fortissimo, plus gradual and sudden changes like crescendo and sforzando.

A comprehensive look at musical distance (Intervals) followed by a final studio review and assessment of all core concepts.

Focuses on the pulse of music (Tempo) and the character of individual notes (Articulation), exploring how speed and shape define musical style.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the life, music, and legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, designed for a 45-minute middle school music appreciation class. Students will engage with a visual presentation, interactive doodle notes, and a concluding exit ticket.

A student-led inquiry project exploring the intersection of music and neuroscience. Students choose their own research path to discover how musical training transforms cognitive development and present their unique findings.

A project-based lesson where students design a community seal inspired by Montana's tribal traditions, focusing on visual identity and symbolic storytelling.

A creative, structured guide for students to explore the intersection of graphic design and filmmaking, focusing on branding, character design, and visual storytelling.