Two 45-minute sessions per classroom or one 90 minute session Length and timing of sessions can easily adapt to the Art Specialist's schedule
In-School Short Term Residency
All year
In-School,
$10
0
yes
In-Person
Props, handouts and prompts for Sensory Awareness activities
Chart paper or white board Paper (unlined) and Pencil for each student Agreed upon materials, supplies or copies for activities and possible art project
Open space in classroom or multi-purpose space large enough for entire class to participate on their feet simultaneously or spread out to work in small groups Access to tables/desks/chairs for writing and/or drawing responses to activities Outdoor space near the building for comparing and contrasting inside/outside sensory explorations
I can demonstrate focus/concentration and sensory awareness by using one or more of my 5 senses to notice specific details when observing a person, place or thing.
I can use sensory recall and appropriate grade-level vocabulary to vividly describe a sensory experience by speaking, writing or drawing/labeling and share observations with a partner.
I can apply my observations and imagination to add vivid detail to a realistic or abstract Visual Arts Project (alternatively a Music, Dance or Theatre project).
The skills developed in Art-Sense not only offer a means for creating various Visual Arts projects, but can also support building Dance/Movement sequences, composing/arranging Music/Sound, or bringing added reality to Drama scenes. Though the database format does not provide space for including Arts standards for each discipline, appropriate ones can be selected.
If an expanded collaboration is desired, schools may book Art-Sense in conjunction with Vivid Vocabulary so that students can design and implement a project supported by the Teaching Artist, the Language Arts Teacher and either the Visual Arts, Music, Dance or Theatre Specialist.
*All ACTive Learning Through Drama programs have been developed and implemented by a professional Theatre Educator in collaboration with classroom Teachers and Arts Specialists.
1-3 are welcome to assist in the classroom, if desired by the Art Teacher
Grade 6
Grade 6: Writing Standards: Text Types and Purposes # 3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Grade 6: Speaking And Listening Standards: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas #4: Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Grade 6: Visual Art: Creating: Anchor Standard 2.1: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.
Grade 6: Theatre: Responding: Anchor Standard 8.1: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
a. Explain how artists make choices based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work.
Grade 7
Grade 7: Writing Standards: Text Types and Purposes # 3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. D. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
Grade 7: Speaking And Listening Standards: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas #4: Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Grade 7: Visual Art: Creating: Anchor Standard: 1.1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Apply methods to overcome creative blocks.
Grade 7: Theatre: Responding: Anchor Standard 8.1: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
a. Identify the artistic choices made based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work.
Grade 8
Grade 8: Writing Standards: Text Types and Purposes # 3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. D. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
Grade 8: Speaking And Listening Standards: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas #4: Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Grade 8: Visual Art: Creating: Anchor Standard 2.1: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
a. Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge in the process of art-making or designing.
Grade 8: Theatre: Responding: Anchor Standard 8.1: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
a. Recognize and share artistic choices when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work
