I took an 80-mile bike ride today and used my time in the open air to contemplate my BIG third grade art unit and all of its components. After reviewing nearly every Art21 artist and video, I opted for my own theme instead of using one of theirs. My thought behind this is that choosing an altogether different theme for my unit will easily open the door for me to include a number of the Art21 artists, no matter what theme their content is placed under by Art21.
The Art21 site itself guides educators through either setting up their own thematic units or following one provided on the site. It provides videos of contemporary artists talking about their work, processes, and other key elements of their work. It also provides guided lessons and discussion resources that are inquiry-based and that allow for learners' individual interpretations, understandings, and representations of enduring big ideas.
The Art21 site itself guides educators through either setting up their own thematic units or following one provided on the site. It provides videos of contemporary artists talking about their work, processes, and other key elements of their work. It also provides guided lessons and discussion resources that are inquiry-based and that allow for learners' individual interpretations, understandings, and representations of enduring big ideas.