Interdisciplinary lessons are essential for providing a well rounded and holistic curriculum for any child. I do believe that Art is important for Art's sake but enjoy being able to incorporate and reinforce TEKS in students' core subject areas to help them find real world applications, support their STAAR performance, as well as give them hands on project based learning opportunities. Creativity and problem solving skills in my art studio laboratory carry over into all subjects and help give students a foundation in learning 21st century skills through science, technology, engineering, art, and math to create new generations of makers.
Recently, my 8th graders explored topography in their science classes and I have been reinforcing and scaffolding upon these concept in a current collage lesson where we explore and create our own topographical maps. Inspired by the work of contemporary artist Jen Stark, students have successfully been creating collages using texture and form.
For more information about artist Jen Stark, you may visit:
http://www.jenstark.com
Many of these works will be on exhibit at the upcoming Jerry's Art A Rama Middle School Art Exhibit-stay tuned!
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