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.

An introductory lesson to the 'Larger than Life' project where students analyze professional sculptors and begin planning their own monumental recycled works.

A specialized lesson focusing on the impact of monumental scale in sculpture, guiding students through the engineering challenges of creating 'larger-than-life' works using recycled materials.

A specialized lesson focusing on the impact of monumental scale in sculpture, guiding students through the engineering challenges of creating 'larger-than-life' works using recycled materials.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the transformative power of recycled materials in 3D art, featuring historical artist spotlights and practical planning tools for student creations.

A collection of reflection prompts designed to deepen students' connection to their creative process and personal expression in the art studio.

An immersive workshop for upper elementary and middle school students to explore poetry through writing, performance, and visual arts, fostering creative self-expression.

A deep dive into the life and works of Michelangelo Buonarroti, celebrating his birthday on March 6. Students explore the concept of a 'Renaissance Man' through his sculptures, paintings, and architecture.

An introductory exploration into the world of calligraphy and lettering, focusing on the anatomy of type, Gothic/Blackletter styles, and the technique of 'faux-calligraphy' for Art 1 students.

A grade 8-10 band lesson exploring the intersection of music and dance through George Farmer's 'Spirit Dance', focusing on how articulation, dynamics, and style translate into physical movement.

A listening-focused lesson where students analyze the musical characteristics of various dance styles without knowing their movement-based origins, building terminology skills before connecting to George Farmer's 'Spirit Dance'.

A deep dive into George Farmer's 'Spirit Dance' focusing on its structural form, melodic motifs, and rhythmic-harmonic textures. Students will use a scavenger hunt approach to deconstruct the piece during listening or rehearsal.

A lesson designed to spark imagination and critical thinking by having students design their own superheroes and analyze the implications of various superpowers.

Students from grades 7-12 collaborate to organize and execute a professional-level digital music showcase. Middle school students contribute opening tracks and atmospheric transitions, while high school students manage advanced mixing, live visual accompaniment, and stage production.

Students dive into the world of digital music production, learning to use loops, layers, and mixing techniques to create their own original instrumental tracks. This hands-on lesson bridges technology and creativity, empowering students to become modern sonic architects.

A comprehensive art lesson exploring the synergy of watercolor, markers, colored pencils, and ink through the creation of vibrant, textured landscapes or creatures. Students master expressive mark-making and color theory through a multi-layered approach.

A comprehensive lesson for high school students to translate personal narratives into musical compositions. Students explore how musical elements like melody, rhythm, and harmony can represent emotions and story beats.

A comprehensive exploration of ceramic technology's evolution from prehistoric pottery to modern industrial applications, spanning over 20,000 years of human innovation.