Brainstorming techniques, mind mapping, and lateral thinking strategies to produce original concepts. Develops divergent thinking skills and methods for overcoming creative blocks.
A two-page thematic brainstorming worksheet centered on Jean-Michel Basquiat's art style, featuring a central mind map to explore recurring motifs like crowns and skulls, followed by a deep reflection on societal expectations versus reality.
A high school art unit focused on creating massive, 'larger than life' sculptures using recycled cardboard, paper clay, and found objects. Students analyze contemporary environmental artists and master structural engineering and surface texture in 3D design.
A 10-day interior design unit for 7th grade focusing on the transition from structural systems to user-centered aesthetic design. Students explore the elements and principles of design through hands-on activities, culminating in a professional-style design scenario.
A comprehensive introduction to theater for elementary students, covering acting techniques, playwriting, stage types, theater history, and technical "behind the scenes" magic. Students move from basic expression to designing and performing with confidence.
A three-day exploration of the life and legacy of Indiana-born comedian Red Skelton, presented in a vibrant magazine format. Students explore his early life in Vincennes, his iconic characters, and his lasting impact on American comedy through reading and creative performance activities.
A comprehensive project-based unit where students develop a clothing brand from concept to technical design, focusing on visual identity, color theory, and garment construction.
Unit 2 of the 7th Grade Animation & Digital Production curriculum, focusing on podcasting, audio editing, legal/ethical rules, and multi-track mixing.
A project-based learning sequence for theatre students focused on the directorial challenges of staging Matilda Jr. in two vastly different performance spaces: a traditional proscenium auditorium and a modern thrust-stage black box.
A comprehensive playwriting sequence that takes 10th-grade students from initial character creation to a polished ten-minute play script. Students explore archetypes, master narrative structure, learn the importance of stage business, and engage in the collaborative revision process of a table read.
A 12-lesson unit utilizing drama and enactment techniques to deepen reading comprehension, themed around Kuwaiti heritage, global travel, healthy lifestyles, and environmental science for grades 3-8. Focused on skills in action across Before, During, and After reading phases.
A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for 7th-grade students on the fundamentals of rhythm, exploring subdivision, syncopation, ostinatos, and polyrhythms, culminating in an original percussion ensemble composition.
A 5-lesson theater arts sequence for 5th graders focused on creating multi-dimensional stage characters through profile building, improvisation, monologue writing, and dialogue refinement. Students move from external traits to internal motivations, learning how to create friction and unique voices for the stage.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th graders exploring how color, typography, and layout influence audience perception. Students move from design theory to the creation and critique of an informational digital poster.
A creative arts and social-emotional learning lesson where students use the medium of comics to explore and express complex emotions. Designed for middle schoolers, this lesson focuses on visual storytelling, character perspective, and empathy.
A project-based lesson where students design a community seal inspired by Montana's tribal traditions, focusing on visual identity and symbolic storytelling.
A high-energy culinary challenge where students use mystery Easter-themed ingredients to create unique dishes, focusing on creativity, flavor, and presentation.
A comprehensive project where students design a clothing brand from scratch, including identity, logo, product design, and a tangible paper doll presentation.
A comprehensive poetry and music production unit for adult HSED students. It integrates poetry analysis, hip-hop lyricism, emotional self-expression (SEL), and digital audio production concepts into a cohesive, print-ready student workbook and teacher guide.
A creative, structured guide for students to explore the intersection of graphic design and filmmaking, focusing on branding, character design, and visual storytelling.
A comprehensive lesson guiding students from the history and purpose of slam poetry through writing original verses to performing with impact and giving constructive peer feedback.
A comprehensive lesson for 10th grade Art 2 students focusing on slab-building techniques to create expressive gargoyles. Students will learn the architectural history of gargoyles while mastering advanced facial feature sculpting and diverse surface textures in clay.
A comprehensive final project for digital design students where they create a professional advertisement for a mini-brand using photography and Photoshop.
In this lesson, students learn the fundamentals of one-point perspective to plan and design a 3D cardboard room. They transition from 2D architectural blueprints to 3D construction using recycled materials.
A 3-period design project where students create a 13"x19" 'About Me' poster using Adobe Creative Cloud. Students explore their personal brand through goals, hobbies, and artistic influences.
Students explore the power of hands as tools for emotional storytelling in art history, then create their own expressive 3D plaster hands that communicate a specific narrative or emotion through form and surface drawing.
