A chronological journey through the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras of Western Art Music, focusing on critical listening and historical context.
A series of lessons exploring the art and craftsmanship of Ancient Greece, focusing on pottery and visual storytelling. Students will learn about historical styles and apply them to modern hands-on art projects.
A unit focused on the visual principles of brand identity, moving from theory (color, type) to creation using vector-based tools like Google Drawing.
A sequence exploring the daily lives and creative processes of renowned artists, starting with John Byrne. Students observe artistic routines and apply those methods to their own creative practice.
A 4-day exploration of Indiana artist T.C. Steele, focusing on his Impressionist style, use of light, his role in capturing the natural beauty of the Indiana landscape, and his personal life story from Owen County to the House of the Singing Winds.
A short, focused exploration of graphite drawing techniques for high school students, culminating in a detailed macro-perspective project.
A 16-lesson sequence covering the latter half of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, beginning with Gregor's first injury and concluding with the family's resolution after his death. Each lesson focuses on key literary elements: Conflict, Key Details, Characterization, and Theme.
A comprehensive 4-day introduction to photography for beginners, covering the exposure triangle, composition techniques, lens types, and essential vocabulary. Students progress from understanding light to mastering artistic design and camera settings.
An advanced literary sequence for high school sophomores exploring archetypal evolution, intertextuality, and the deconstruction of folklore across Victorian literature and modern musical theater. Students analyze the socio-cultural shifts that transform classic legends into modern subversive narratives.
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 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 comprehensive identity design unit where students explore the psychological and visual elements of branding, including color theory, typography, and logo composition.
A unit focused on play structure, fluency, and social-emotional problem solving through mystery-themed scripts. Students analyze plot elements while practicing performance skills.
A collection of five fractured fairy tale reader's theater scripts designed for groups of five students, focusing on fluency, expression, and creative retelling.
An intensive investigative unit on Franz Kafka's *The Metamorphosis* following the North Star/Uncommon Schools instructional model. The unit focuses on the thematic intersection of labor, identity, and dehumanization. Students analyze Gregor's alienation from his family and society through a structured rigorous framework including vocabulary acquisition, character identification, and thematic synthesis.
A comprehensive daily warm-up sequence for middle school woodwind players, focusing on tone production, chromatic dexterity, and mastery of all 12 major keys.
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.
A comprehensive 2nd Grade art curriculum covering drawing, painting, mixed media, and art history over four seasonal units. Students explore core techniques through the lens of famous artists and creative play.
A series of relaxing, educationally-themed coloring and reflection resources for Digital Design students to use during a 'Creative Reset' period. These materials reinforce concepts of photography, branding, typography, and professional ethics through artistic engagement.
A comprehensive unit focused on mastering the three pillars of exposure: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO, culminating in full manual mode proficiency.
A gamified music theory unit for grades 7-12, focusing on rhythm, intervals, scales, and Roman numerals through competitive play and online tools.
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 one-week introductory course for 8-10 year olds exploring the major Greek Olympians through myths, constellations, and hands-on art projects. Students will discover the connections between ancient legends and the night sky.
A sequence of introductory activities for new Digital Design students to build community and assess skill levels.
A 2-week comprehensive unit on podcast production, focusing on the intersection of journalistic research, interviewing, and technical audio mixing using Soundtrap. Students learn to craft compelling stories through sound while mastering professional digital audio workstation (DAW) workflows.
A fast-paced, one-week mini-project for high school digital music students focusing on the intersection of technical audio production, narrative storytelling, and interview techniques. Students produce a 3-5 minute 'micro-pod' from concept to final export.
A 4-day project sequence where high school students explore their digital identity through personal branding in Canva and short-form video production in CapCut. Students choose a personal 'niche'—such as gaming, fashion, or social advocacy—to build a cohesive visual presence.