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 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 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 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 survey of diverse dance styles from around the world, focusing on the unique musical characteristics, instrumentation, and rhythmic structures of music for break dancing, hoop dancing, ballet, and more.