$5 - $10 8th Grade Art History Activities

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the arts of the United States of America!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Arts of the United States Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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Did you know the theme for Black History Month 2024 focuses on African Americans and the Arts? Do you only have 20 minutes per day to incorporate Black History Month?

Switch up your classroom's exploration of African American history through art with our comprehensive digital resource, which includes 45 interactive Google Slides. This engaging and educational tool is designed to offer an in-depth look into the lives and works of 15 influential African American artists, perfect for daily learning activities in February or any time of the year perfect for daily warm-ups or part of a larger Black History Month unit.

Key Features:

• 15 Detailed Informational Texts: Each of the 15 African American artists across generations featured in this resource comes to life through meticulously crafted informational texts. These texts provide a rich narrative of each artist's journey, achievements, and impact on society.
• Engaging Short Videos: Accompanying each informational text is a carefully selected video, under five minutes in length, providing a visual and auditory learning experience. These videos are designed to complement the texts, offering a well-rounded understanding of each artist's contributions.
• Interactive Open-Ended Response Prompts: Following each informational text and video, students are encouraged to reflect and respond with open-ended questions. These prompts are designed to stimulate critical thinking, personal connection, and deeper comprehension of the material.
• 45 Easy-to-Navigate Slides: With a total of 45 slides, this digital resource provides a comprehensive yet accessible educational experience. Each artist is given a dedicated set of slides, ensuring an organized and focused learning journey.
• Digital Convenience and Accessibility: Hosted on Google Slides, this resource is easily accessible for both in-person and remote learning environments. It offers the convenience of digital use, allowing for interactive and engaging classroom or homework assignments.

Benefits:

• Cultivates an Appreciation for Diversity in Art: Students will gain a deeper understanding and respect for the diverse contributions of African American artists throughout history.
• Enhances Multimedia Learning: The combination of texts, videos, and writing prompts caters to different learning styles, ensuring a more engaging and effective educational experience.
• Promotes Critical Thinking and Expression: The open-ended response prompts encourage students to think critically and express their thoughts and interpretations, enhancing their analytical and communication skills.
• Ready-to-Use and Time-Saving for Educators: This all-in-one resource requires no additional prep, making it a valuable tool for educators looking for comprehensive, ready-to-use teaching materials.

Ideal for Teachers Who:

• Seek to provide a multimedia learning experience in their exploration of African American history and art.
• Require ready-to-go, comprehensive resources for Black History Month or cultural studies.
• Value the integration of videos and interactive elements in classroom instruction.
• Want to incorporate BHM briefly throughout February.

Transform your teaching approach with this enriching digital resource on African American artists. Inspire your students with the powerful stories, artistic expressions, and cultural impacts of these remarkable individuals. Add this multifaceted educational tool to your collection today and bring history to life in your classroom!

Bundle the Famous Francophone Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition with the Famous French Historical Figures and French Artist Wordsearch Activities and save 20%

Explore francophone culture with this comprehensive educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This set combines a dynamic video project and an interactive wordsearch activity, perfect for bringing famous Francophone figures to life in your classroom!

Famous Francophone Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition: Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students create captivating videos showcasing influential Francophones. Ideal for enhancing research skills and multimedia presentations, this project encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse francophone contributions. This can be completed in English or French.

Famous French Historical Figures & French Artist Wordsearch : Reinforce historical knowledge with these engaging wordsearch puzzles. Each offers 15 different francophones to search for along with an optional research sheet to discover a fun fact about each. This activity is a great way for students to test their learning and connect with the rich heritage of francophone culture. Perfect for early finishers!

Perfect for French levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. This bundle supports diverse learning styles and adds an exciting dimension to your curriculum. Equip your students with the tools to explore and celebrate global francophone figures while honing their language skills.

Perfect Sub Plans for English or Spanish classes.

Make your sub plans matter!✏️

☀️What's Inside?

• Description and example of the famous painting "Las Meninas."
• Activity for Las Meninas
• Bio of Diego Velasquez
• The Art of Hispanic Art Worksheet
• A Warm-up Activity
• A Cheat Sheet for Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park by Diego Rivera
• An Activity to identify symbolism of the famous artwork.
• Word Search
• 3 Art Critic Activities

⭐SPANISH VERSION

⭐ENGLISH VERSION

✏️Authentic

Proyectos de la Identidad

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:  Includes 4 fast and easy projects to create and share in class.

⭐1st project: Name Exploration and Explanation of why names are important

⭐⭐2nd project: If your life was a TV show or Social Media post what would it look like in one picture. Have students explain why they chose to include what they did.

3rd project: Students design a Book Cover which I titled "El Libro de mi vida." What does your life's cover look like? I have provided two student examples.

Rubric is included.

4th project: Student create a Luchador.

⭐Easy download

⭐No extra prep needed.

❤These projects are student favorites because they really want their teachers and pears to know who they are. Some students are shy but when it comes to these projects they really express who they are. It is beautiful to see their creations!

More projects have been added for students to compile a list of words that are only said in their families and much more...

Unleash your students' inner artist!

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Oportunidades de Arte en la clase de español

Oportunidades: estudiantes que terminan rápido, fin de año, después de exámenes, recreo, después de la escuela, crédito extra, unidad de arte, días con sustitutos, etc.

☀️Guaranteed fun!

Ideal for:

Fast finishers, end-of-the-year, after testing, recess, after school, extra credit, art unit, substitute days etc.

Painter's Edition is on Google Slides-

It includes- Michelangelo, DaVinci, Diego Velasquez, Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh, Francisco de Goya, Picasso, and Salvador Dali.

Timelines, Info sheet, Short Biographies, and an interactive activity with all of the characters.

Last slide includes a special: Claude Monet

This Bundle includes:

Teaching Art in Spanish- Lesson Guide for students to interpret art.

Helps with terms and simple art work. Examples, pictures and words to facilitate the Art Unit

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Teaching-Art-in-Spanish-Bundle-3002601

The Breakout- It is recommended to do this last since it encompasses all components of the bundle. This bundle includes Salvador Dali, Diego Velasquez, Michelangelo, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Da Vinci. This breakout includes a quiz, 3 powerpoints, questions about painters, Brief Bio and examples of their work. It plays as a Museum Experience. THE BREAKOUT IS Bilingual- English and Spanish

Painter’s Bio and Templates:

This bundle includes information, and templates to créate timelines or biographies of listed Painters.

Includes: Salvador Dali, Diego Velázquez, Michelangelo, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Monet, Da Vinci, Francisco de Goya

Rubric to critique an Art Work (Spanish Only)

⭐Self-Paced

⭐Can Be Assigned as a Sub Lesson plan

⭐Extra Review

Este paquete incluye:

Enseñando Arte en Español: Guía de lecciones para que los estudiantes interpreten el arte. Ayuda con términos y trabajos artísticos simples. Ejemplos, imágenes y palabras para facilitar la Unidad de Arte.

El Breakout: Se recomienda hacer esto último ya que abarca todos los componentes del paquete. Este paquete incluye a Salvador Dalí, Diego Velázquez, Miguel Ángel, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Da Vinci. Esta actividad incluye una prueba, 3 presentaciones de diapositivas, preguntas sobre los pintores, una breve biografía y ejemplos de su obra. Funciona como una Experiencia de Museo. LA GRAN FUGA es bilingüe: inglés y español.

Biografías y plantillas de pintores:

Este paquete incluye información y plantillas para crear líneas de tiempo o biografías de los pintores mencionados. Incluye: Salvador Dalí, Diego Velázquez, Miguel Ángel, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Monet, Da Vinci, Francisco de Goya.

Rúbrica para criticar una obra de arte (solo en español).

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