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.

This lesson introduces students to the Masskara Festival of Bacolod City, focusing on its origins as a festival of resilience and hope. Students will perform a 10-15 minute play that dramatizes the historical context and the 'City of Smiles' spirit.

Students will explore the five elements of plot specifically within the context of dramatic scripts, learning how playwrights build tension and resolve conflict on stage.

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.