A 6th-grade art lesson exploring the history and symbolism of tattoo design, culminating in a personal 'Traveler's Compass' project.

A lesson exploring the evolution of English theater during the reign of King James I, focusing on stagecraft, darker themes, and the transition to indoor performance spaces.

A comparison of Shakespearean theater practices, focusing on the historical context of boy actors and social reactions to the stage across different reading levels.

Students capture field footage and use CapCut to assemble a professional-grade short-form video featuring interviews, B-roll, and district branding.

Students define their spotlight subject, research the target audience, and create professional brand assets in Canva, including a video thumbnail and intro graphic.

Students transition their brand into motion by creating a 60-second short-form video in CapCut, applying editing techniques like transitions, overlays, and sound design.

Students define their personal brand identity and create a visual 'Brand Board' using Canva, focusing on color theory, typography, and logo design.

A comprehensive lesson on film music focusing on iconic composers, the difference between motifs and themes, and the impact of scores in movies like Jaws and Ghostbusters.

A focused introduction to the B Major scale for beginner bassoonists. This lesson covers the complex fingerings required for five sharps and provides a daily routine for developing technical fluency and tone.

A lesson focused on the power of peer feedback in the contemporary art process, teaching students how to give and receive constructive criticism to fuel growth.

An introductory lesson on the fundamentals of drama and theater history, specifically designed to bridge the gap between narrative text and performance using The Pardoner's Tale as a primary example. Students explore the mechanics of a script, the history of morality plays, and the core elements of Reader's Theater.

A 7-day independent project-based learning unit where students create a freestanding cardboard sculpture that symbolizes their personal identity, focusing on studio habits and career exploration.

A comprehensive 10-day unit focused on conceptualizing and creating 3D clay miniatures using Model Magic. Students explore career paths like set design and pottery while developing studio habits and problem-solving skills through iterative sculpting and self-analysis.