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SRA Art Connections ©2005
Grade Levels K - 6
Give students a wealth of fine art experiences with this exciting new program.
Give your students the building blocks of art history, art criticism, aesthetic perception, and creative expression with this new edition of SRA Art Connections. This complete visual arts program provides fundamental instruction in the elements and principles of art.
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Bring art to life for your students! Each grade level of the SRA Art Connections program features:
- 36 four-page lessons that develop the elements and principles of art, such as line, shape, colour, and pattern, in six-lesson units
- Unit Openers that introduce students to unit concepts and master artists
- Unit Wrap-Ups that review concepts, explore art museums or careers, and allow students to experience connections to dance, theatre, and music
Each lesson of SRA Art Connections includes:
- Complete lesson plans with art background and cross-curricular connections
- Works of fine art that students can use to analyze, interpret, and compare art elements and principles
- Specific instruction and practice in art concepts and techniques
- An art production activity with clear instructions and a featured student artwork
- Critical thinking question
Every lesson integrates the four disciplines of art education.
- Art History and Culture allows students to explore the great art, artists, and cultures of the world.
- Aesthetic Perception develops an understanding of and appreciation for art.
- Creative Expression exposes students to a broad range of media and techniques as they explore the creative process.
- Art Criticism builds critical thinking skills as students examine their own and others' artwork.
Features:
- Big Books at every grade level provide a large-group alternative to individual textbooks.
- Colour Wheel, included in the SRA Art Connections System, helps students explore colour concepts.
- Vocabulary terms are defined and reviewed to help students develop the language of art.
- Art journal activities throughout each lesson help to develop writing and critical thinking skills.
Research has shown that incorporating the arts into the core curriculum produces significant positive effects on overall achievement. SRA Art Connections gives you the tools to integrate art and other subjects areas.
- Writing - Students develop writing skills with Art Journal activities throughout each lesson.
- Literature Integration - Integrate literature into your art lesson with Illustrator Profiles and Literature Art video experiences in every unit.
- Vocabulary Development - Key vocabulary terms are highlighted, defined, and reviewed to develop the language of art.
- Cross-Curricular Integration - Integrate language arts and reading, math, science, social studies, and technology concepts naturally in every lesson.
History - Students develop historical understanding as they explore art history and culture in every lesson.
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