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Available to Grade(s): PK , K , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8
Art Form: Visual Art	Curriculum Focus: Social Studies
Program Type: Grade Level Program	Integration Continuum Level:
# of Visits as a Grade Level Program: 1	Length of Visit (Grade Level Program): 90 min
Program Format: Workshop	Program Format Info:
Availability: all year
Cost Per Student (Grade Level Program): $10	Minimum # of Students Needed In Order to Book This Program: 0
Program Requires Prior Meeting: no	Meeting Method: Email , Phone
Materials Arts Provider Provides: art supplies, glue, scissors, fabric, bottles, cd"s, feathers, shells, caps, buttons, found items ,tablecloths, newspaper All items
Materials School Provides: Table for work Area, desk & chair for students, electrical outlet, Parking on school grounds for unloading****
Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: classroom setting one table w/ electrical outlet access for supplies
Program Learning Objective: To ensure students will have a clear understanding behind the meaning of this rich cultural tradition and that educators have the tools to develop a more enriched cultural curriculum based on the seven principles. Used in daily activities teachers will be able to introduce new vocabulary, build self confidence, and teach respect for other"s and their differences. Facilitate conversations around cultural diversity.
Program Description (Grade Level Program): This 90 minute workshop is based on the 18th century traditional art form rooted in African American culture. Students are taught the basic techniques necessary to create their own three dimensional characters. This modern adaptation of the art form challenges the students to think outside of the box during the design and construction based on the recy-clable materials provided During the process as confidence is built the discussion is lead on the environment, bullying, art history or African American culture based on the needs of the teacher/student.
Additional Notes:
Parent Engagement Opportunities:

Grade PK

Grade PK Social Studies Content Knowledge: 1.10 How limited resources influence economic decisions Gle #13 Participate in discussions related to the benefits of sharing. #14 Resolve conflicts related to limited resources with teacher support.

Grade PK Art Form Visual Arts CONTENT STANDARD#4: History and Cultures Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history & culture. GLE. Create art work that demonstrates understanding of how history or culture can influence visual art.

Grade K

Grade K Social Studies Standard 1 Content Knowledge: 1.5 Discuss how people"s action s affect the environment (e.g. why we recycle or conserve energy).

Grade K Art Form Visual Arts CONTENT STANDARD#4: History and Cultures Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history & culture. Create art work that demonstrates understanding of how history or culture can influence visual art.

Grade 1

Grade 1 Social Studies Standard 1: Content Knowledge: 1.10 # 20 using examples, explain why people cannot have everything they want(scarcity and describe how people Respond (choice)

Grade 1 Art Form Visual Arts CONTENT STANDARD#4: History and Cultures Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history & culture. Create art work that demonstrates understanding of how history or culture can influence visual art.

Grade 2

Grade 2 Social Studies Standard 3: Civic Engagement 3.3 #4 Identify a local contemporary issues and participate in a class or school wide resolution of the identified issues (e.g. recycling, nutrition, safety).

Grade 2 Art Form Visual Arts CONTENT STANDARD#4: History and Cultures Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history & culture. Create art work that demonstrates understanding of how history or culture can influence visual art.

Grade 3

3 Civic Engagement 3.3#4 Indentify a contemporary issues and develop a plan for resolving the issues (e.g. recycling helping with a social need, nutrition, safety).

Grade 3 Art Form Visual Arts CONTENT STANDARD#4: History and Cultures Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history & culture. Create art work that demonstrates understanding of how history or culture can influence visual art.

Grade 4

Grade 4 Social Studies Standard 1: Content Knowledge:113# 23 Compare & Contrast different ethnic groups contribution to the community and the state(e.g. literature, the arts, politics, festivals, cuisine)

Grade 4 Art Form Visual Arts CONTENT Standard #4: History and Cultures / Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history & culture. Create art work that demonstrates understanding of how history or culture can influence visual art.

Grade 5

Grade 5: CT Social Studies Standard 1: Content Knowledge: Strand 1:10 How limited resources influence economic decisions. GLE#19 Explain that when resources vary, so does wealth and poverty GLE#20 Analyze how business use limited resources to create goods and services

Grade 5: CT. Social Studies Standard 2: History/Social Studies Literacy: Strand 2:5-Create & present social studies materials using both print and electronic media (maps, charts, models &displays.) GLE#13 Include multimedia components(e.g graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

Art Standard Grade 5: Art Form: Visual/Content: Standard2: Elements & Principles/ -Students will understand and apply elements and organizational principles of art. GLE: select and use the elements of art and principle of design to improve communication of their ideas.

Grade 6

Grade 6 Social Studies Standard 3 Civic Engagement 3.2 #4 Cite evidence to summarize the feelings & outlook of people engaged in a historical event (e.g. immigrant experience, wartime experience etc..).

Grade 6: Art Form: Visual/Content: Standard 2: Elements & Principles/ -Students will understand and apply elements and organizational principles of art. GLE: select and use the elements of art and principle of design to improve communication of their ideas.

Grade 7

Grade 7 History/Social Studies: Standard 1 Strand 1.10 #21 Analyze how resources or lack of resources influenced a nation"s/regions development. History/Social Studies: Standard 2 Strand 2.5# 30. Present social studies topics using visual forms of evidence, including multimedia components (e.g. maps, pictures, portraits, graphs, video, sound), to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points

Grade 7 Art Form: Visual/Content: Standard 2: Elements & Principles/ -Students will understand and apply elements and organizational principles of art. GLE: select and use the elements of art and principle of design to improve communication of their ideas.

Grade 8

Grade 8 Social Studies/ Standard1 Strand 1.10# 23. Analyze how technology has influenced productivity

Grade 8 History 2.5 #28. Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, emphasize salient points, and add interest.

Grade 8: Art Form: Visual/Content: Standard 2: Elements & Principles/ -Students will understand and apply elements and organizational principles of art. GLE: select and use the elements of art and principle of design to improve communication of their ideas.