Gr 4-12 Contemporary Art: The Art of Today

Art of the late 20th and early 21st centuries is vibrant, eclectic, and diverse. Contemporary artists often respond to current issues, themes, and events with which we are familiar, allowing us to view our world through new perspectives. This lesson offers an overview of where we are today in the history of art and invites students to explore, interpret, and engage with the art of their time. The lesson includes exclusive film clips of performance art pieces presented at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Our lessons are highly interactive and participatory learning experiences. Throughout each lesson, our educators engage students with thoughtful questions that stimulate critical thinking. Together with the students, they examine the ideas, cultures, and societies that influenced artists in their creative endeavors. Students are encouraged to construct their own interpretations and understandings of the artwork. All of our lessons are designed to be interactive and student-centered; our educators deeply value questions and comments from both students and teachers.

By Request Cost: $110.00

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

Lynda O'Leary
distancelearning@philamuseum.org
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646
United States
Phone: (215) 684-7399
Fax: (215) 236-4063

FREE Music from around the World

Curious about music traditions in a specific part of the world?
The ISIS project, located at Indiana University, works with classroom teachers to design Distance/Distributive Learning programs to complement ongoing curricula and match student grade and special needs. Presenters are volunteer international students and scholars and IU faculty experts who are given preparatory DL training. Music programs for the following world regions can usually be arranged: Africa, Central Asia, East Asia, India, Latin America/Caribbean, Middle East, Russia/Eastern Europe, and Western Europe.

ISIS programs are scheduled at times convenient to teachers, class, studio schedules, and presenters, taking place primarily from October to December and mid-January through May 30. Please contact ISIS Coordinator at least 2 to 3 weeks prior to the requested presentation date (whenever possible) to make a program request in order to facilitate appropriate program planning and preparation. Due to the popular demand for this program, we must ask that you please limit the number of requests to 3 per school for this presentation.

By Request Cost: $0.00

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International Studies In Schools

Eli Konwest
isis@indiana.edu
Indiana University, 201 N. Indiana
Bloomington, IN  47408-4001
United States
Phone: (812) 856-1768
Fax: (812) 855-6271

Gr. 4-6 Martin Luther King - How Big were his words?

The struggle to change the conditions in America, and to win equal protection under the law for citizens of all races formed the backdrop of Martin Luther King’s short life. It may be hard to believe that less than 50 years ago, America had separate drinking fountains for whites and blacks and colored balconies in movie theaters. Using the book, Martin’s Big Words and spending time sharing the discussing the cultural times, students will gain an understanding of the lasting impact of Dr. Martin Luther King upon our society. His focus on reaching equality through peaceful measures brought lasting impact to the Civil Rights Movement.

Program Format:

1. This program begins with a discussion of Martin's background as a child that shaped his
future determination to overcome the inequality of rights for all.

2. Discussion of how his words were used to overcome the racism and other issues present
during his lifetime including the I Have a Dream speech.

Point to Point Cost: $75.00

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East Central Ohio Educational Service Center

Michele Carlisle
video@ecoesc.org
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH  44663
United States
Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 8220
Fax: (330) 308-0964

Gr 3-6 Language Arts/Writing: Great Beginnings....Capture your Audience!

The program will introduce your students to different techniques to begin their writing whether it is a narrative or informational writing. The program will identify different ways to begin their writing to create interest for their audience. Students will be introduced to how well known authors begin their writing. Using examples, students will create their own story-start based on the provided examples. This is a very engaging and interactive program, with active student participation.

Program format:
The program will begin by reviewing author’s purposes for writing and why a beginning is so important in any type of writing. Students will be introduced to the different techniques to use to capture their audience. Sample beginnings from well-known authors will be used to further understanding of these techniques. Students will be asked to read beginning paragraphs and identify what method the author used. A short modern fairy tale will be shared and each group of students will be asked to write a new beginning using one of the methods. Students will also use photo images to create a story start of each provided example.

Point to Point Cost: $75.00

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East Central Ohio Educational Service Center

Michele Carlisle
video@ecoesc.org
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH  44663
United States
Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 8220
Fax: (330) 308-0964

Gr 3-6 A Leaf of a Different Color

Why do leaves change color in the fall? Follow a leaf from beneath the bud in winter to a much pile the following fall. We will do a leaf rubbing to learn the different parts of a leaf and we will read “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert.

Program Format
1.The program begins with a discussion on seasons.
2. We do a leaf rubbing to identify the parts of a leaf.
3. We view a video on seasons.
4. The lesson is concluded by reading the story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert.
5. Time is allotted for questions and answers.

By Request Cost: $75.00

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Camden Children's Garden

Ashley-Rose Hart
education@camdenchildrensgarden.org
3 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ  08103
United States
Phone: (856) 365-8733
Fax: (856) 365-9750 

Gr 2-4 Art in Action! Bears and Biologists

Our Art in Action series partners art and content creating cross curricular connections that bring purpose and meaning to subject matter. During this class students will be introduced to drawing fundamentals as they draw bears in their natural habitat. We will use videos of bears that were collected during a study of bears and hibernation. We will also explore how wildlife biologists use art in their day to day work and create mini-journal entries during a virtual walk through a forest looking for signs of bears.

Program Format

1. Students will participate in an art warm-up activity
2. Students will be introduced to drawing fundamentals
3. Students will discuss how wildlife biologists use art in their work
4. Students will take a virtual walk through a forest to look for and document signs of bears in a journal format.
5. Students will watch videos of bears while we practice drawing what we see.
6. Throughout the program we will discuss bear facts

Interactive Cost: $150.00

Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing

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Ryan Alter
ryan@alterenterprise.com
107 SOUTH EASY ST
Missoula, MT  59802
United States
Phone: (406) 550-0292