Objectives
It is difficult for young minds to understand the concepts of time and space and this often proves a challenge as I cover historical themes or times through literature or conversation. My hope is that this hands-on approach to learning about our past will encourage my second-graders to develop an understanding of the idea of then and now. Pictures and picture books are a standard in most primary classrooms and can serve as a vehicle to help set the stage for learning through visual experiences. Throughout this unit, the student will be working toward the following goals:
- enjoying the opportunity to view authentic pieces of artwork in museums;
- gaining an appreciation of art, both authentic and reproduced, through exposure to both;
- expanding their vocabulary through observations of art;
- developing critical thinking skills and recognizing change over time;
- connecting the past and present and determining similarities and differences;
- creating a narrative, inspired by an authentic piece of art and brought to life through tableaux and play-writing;
- creating one's own artwork to illustrate the story by the authentic piece of artwork.
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