Sound and Soul

Unit 2 of the 7th Grade Animation & Digital Production curriculum, focusing on podcasting, audio editing, legal/ethical rules, and multi-track mixing.

Unit 2 of the 7th Grade Animation & Digital Production curriculum, focusing on podcasting, audio editing, legal/ethical rules, and multi-track mixing.

Unit 1: Stop-Motion Animation & Foundational Research. Students explore persistence of vision, digital research credibility, storyboarding, animation physics, and production.

Unit 1: Stop-Motion Animation & Foundational Research. Students explore persistence of vision, digital research credibility, storyboarding, animation physics, and production.

Unit 1: Stop-Motion Animation & Foundational Research. Students explore persistence of vision, digital research credibility, storyboarding, animation physics, and production.

Unit 1: Stop-Motion Animation & Foundational Research. Students explore persistence of vision, digital research credibility, storyboarding, animation physics, and production.

A unit of humorous, educational lessons where students perform modern comedic plays about ancient pantheons. Students explore the domains, symbols, and myths of Greek and Egyptian deities while practicing reading fluency, character design, and critical analysis.

A collaborative art sequence where students create a large-scale mosaic mural to honor a retiring teacher, focusing on themes of growth, beauty, and legacy.

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 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 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 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.

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 unit focused on the visual principles of brand identity, moving from theory (color, type) to creation using vector-based tools like Google Drawing.

A comprehensive identity design unit where students explore the psychological and visual elements of branding, including color theory, typography, and logo composition.

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 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 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.

A comprehensive unit for Carl Hiaasen's Hoot, featuring chapter-by-chapter comprehension quizzes, teacher keys, and interactive slide decks.

A 10-day unit exploring 3D paper construction through the creation of animal forms or masks, focusing on precision, perseverance, and paper engineering.

An 8th-grade art unit focused on advanced paper construction, where students choose between creating a 3D animal or a mask. The unit emphasizes career exploration in design and architecture through paper folding techniques.

An 8-day 8th-grade art unit where students explore found object assemblage to create a 3D 'Word Art Poster'. The unit focuses on studio habits, careers in graphic design and sign making, and the integration of design principles into sculptural work.

A K-12 collaborative music video project where students across all grade levels work together to produce a 'Playing for Change' style cover of a protest song centered on equality and cultural identity. High school students lead production, while K-8 students provide the musical and visual heart of the performance.

An exploration of architectural drawing and urban design, focusing on the intersection of technical perspective skills and sustainable environmental planning.

An 8-week intensive for band students to level up their music literacy, moving from basic note identification to fluently reading complex scores. Students will master ledger lines, key signatures, navigation markings, and ensemble sight-reading through a "Music Mission Control" theme.