Resources
Google Art Project
The best collection of art online, full stop. This is a huge collection of scanned and photographed works from museums across the world that are displayed in stunning detail. you can see brush strokes, paint texture and cracks. It doesn't stop there you can take virtual tours and explore historic sites. It's awesome! Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
This site from the Metropolitan Museum of Art displays timelines of art history based on geographic location and time periods. You can also search for works of art and thematic essays. Particularly beneficial for art history upper year students. Dick Blick
Free downloadable lesson plans from an art supplier that can be searched by grade level, medium or by the inclusion of video instructionals. Race Bridges for School
This is a lesson plan based around an activity called “Claim It.” It is designed to promote inclusion through recognition of differences and similarities among students. It is geared at the high school level, however I modified the activity and used it very successfully with a gr. 7 class. See my blog RACE BRIDGES for more information. Calvert CanvasA grade 5-8 art teacher’s blog sharing ideas and different projects she has done with her students. This specific post is a sculptural relief made with paper. She has many other great ideas on her blog.
Best of History Web Sites
A comprehensive list of the best history websites for teachers, divided thematically and chronologically. It covers everything from oral history to art history and the Middle Eastern conflict. The Teaching Palette
One art teacher's website that contains her blog on all things relevant to the art classroom. There is also a section of resources for the classroom from a wide variety of contributors. |
123D Creature
An app for creating your own 3D creature starting from the skeletal stage and working your way out. You can even have them made into real life versions and mailed to your school. As the creature build starts at the skeletal level it is even beneficial for older students to begin thinking of the anatomical layers underneath the skin of humans and animals. Art Education 2.0
A place for art educators to connect, share ideas, student work, insights and more. Teach Kids Art
This is a fun line doodle lesson for an art teacher’s blog. A fun activity to get kids thinking and working with line, shading and op art. teAchnology
Great compilation of lesson plans, worksheets, rubrics and printable resources across all subject matter and grade levels. smART Class
An award winning art teacher's blog filled with wonderful ideas and tutorials. The link leads to a great lesson on making animated art. United Nations History Project
The UN puts out many resources for teaching on the UN and the major themes in its history. It even includes guides to establishing a model UN in your classroom. Becoming Human
A website devoted to early human history. It features a learning centre with classroom resources, printable materials, games and activities. This site also includes an interactive documentary and timeline that allows students to direct their own learning. Canada A People's History
This is a site created by CBC, devoted to their "People's History" series. It has lots of teachers resources that pair up with their series including an episode guide, which makes it easy to find the content that is applicable to your lesson. The Story of Africa
The story of Africa as told by the BBC. This narrative is broken up according to geographical location, time frame and major themes. Mrs. Knight's Smartest Artists
An art teacher from Georgia's blog which includes a great list of books that she uses with her elementary students. This site also includes curriculum, original works and more. |