Task 1: Integrating Arts Activities

Elementary Visual and Performing Arts Methods - C105

Task 1: Integrating Arts Activities

Luz Marquez

Student ID: 008116067

This activity will take place in a 2nd-grade classroom.

A. Fine Arts/Mathematics

1. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts

ART.2.2. A

Express ideas and feelings in personal artworks using a variety of lines, shapes, colors,

textures, forms, and space;

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2. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics

MATH.2.8. D

Compose two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids with given properties or

attributes; and

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3.

The teacher will begin the lesson by reviewing the attributes of two- dimensional and

three-dimensional shapes. Using the smart board, she will present an interactive PowerPoint to

students featuring various shapes that need to be sorted into two-dimensional or three-

dimensional categories. The students will be required to explain their reasoning for placing each

shape in its respective category. During the class, the teacher will discuss how shapes can be

found everywhere, whether in nature or man-made objects. Additionally, the teacher will

highlight how artists incorporate geometric shapes into their artwork. For example, the class will
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view a photo of Paul Klee's Black Columns in a Landscape, showcasing two and three-

dimensional shapes to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

The teacher will then offer a selection of art supplies, including construction paper, paint,

brushes, markers, crayons, coloring pencils, and more, for students to choose from. They will use

these materials to create a meaningful piece of art. As the students are working on their art pieces

the teacher will move around the room observing and assisting as need it. At the end of the

lesson, the teacher will ask the students to leave their artwork on the table for others to view. The

teacher will also facilitate a class discussion on the various shapes the students use in their

artwork.

a. Black Columns in a Landscape by Paul Klee, 1919

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b. The chosen artwork is well-suited for the learning task and grade level it is intended for. It

portrays a cityscape using cleverly arranged geometric shapes, skillfully crafted by the artist Paul

Klee. The artwork is remarkable for its precise two and three-dimensional shapes, making it

distinctive and unforgettable. Additionally, students can draw inspiration from the well-defined

and prominent geometric shapes in the painting when incorporating shapes into their artwork.

4. In this lesson, Math and Visual Arts are integrated as students review and classify two and

three-dimensional shapes, including rectangles, squares, triangles, prisms, and cubes. They will

then utilize these shapes in their artwork. At the end of the lesson, students will demonstrate their

proficiency by participating in a class discussion on the shapes they used in their art and the

reasons behind their choices.

B. Theater/Language Arts

1. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts

THEATRE.2.1. D

role play, imitate, and recreate dialogue.

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2. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading

LA.2.11. B

Develop drafts into a focused piece of writing by:

(i) organizing with structure; and

(ii) developing an idea with specific and relevant details;

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3.

In the language arts and theater activity, the teacher will review the defining traits of

kindness, such as comforting someone who is upset, injured, or lost. Once the students have

grasped the concepts of kindness, the teacher will present a short skit called "Sesame Street: The

Kindness Kid Street Story" and instruct the students to pay close attention. Since they will then

be tasked with creating a 1 to 2-minute skit on the theme of kindness. Students will be divided

into small groups where they will be asked to use brainstorming techniques and work together to

write their script. As the students work on their skit the teacher will move around the room
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checking for understanding and providing additional support where need it. After completing

their script, the students will have 15 minutes to rehearse before presenting their skits to the class

one by one. The teacher will use this opportunity to conduct a formative assessment to gauge

their comprehension and identify areas that require additional instruction.

a. Sesame Street: The Kindness Kid (Jimmy Greenfield)

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b. For this lesson, Sesame Street's "The Kindness Kid" is a great choice as it showcases familiar

characters demonstrating acts of kindness. Additionally, the skit provides an opportunity for

students to learn about using props and different languages in their skits. It also introduces them

to the world of musical theater, where the characters not only show kindness but also sing.

4. In this lesson plan, students will be able to integrate both theater and language arts standards

seamlessly. They will be given instructions and work on developing and organizing an idea with

specific and relevant details that includes a beginning, middle, and end. Afterward, students will

engage in role-playing activities where they will be able to imitate and recreate dialogue in a safe

and supportive environment.

C. Dance/Science

1. National Core Art Standards: Dance

DA: Cr2.1.2. b

Choose movements that express a main idea or emotion or follow a musical phrase. Explain

reasons for movement choices

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2. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science

SCI.2.12.C

Explain and demonstrate how some plants depend on other living things, wind, or water

for pollination and to move their seeds around.

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3.

The teacher will begin the lesson by reviewing pollination and how plants need the help

of animals, wind, or water. She will do this by showing a short video “The Pollination Song by

Science for Kids”. After the video concludes, the teacher will commence an in-depth class

discussion regarding the process of pollination and clarify any doubts. Following this, the class

will view a captivating four-minute video entitled "The Beauty of Pollination- Motion Art." This

video is a visual masterpiece that showcases the delicate choreography between pollinators and

flowers in slow motion and time-lapse. Before hitting the play button, the instructor will remind

the students to pay close attention to the movements and actions occurring during the pollination

process.

Once the video ends, the teacher will prompt the students to reflect on their observations

and explore how they can replicate the movements they saw using their bodies. To keep track of

their observations on pollinator movements and pollination processes, the students will be

provided with a graphic organizer which they will hand in at the end of the class. Afterward, the
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students will be grouped into small teams where they will collaborate on creating dance routines

inspired by the motions they witnessed in "The Beauty of Pollination- Motion Art". They will

have 10 minutes to rehearse and then perform their dance for their peers.

a. The Beauty of Pollination - Moving Art, by filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg

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b. This piece of artwork enhances the learning experience by presenting a realistic depiction of

the pollination cycle in an artistic manner that emphasizes movement. After viewing this video

students will be able to comprehend the pollination process and at the same time have fun

dancing thus connecting art and science.

4. In this activity, students will integrate dance and science standards by creating a dance routine

that mimics an animal pollinating a plant. They will do this during cooperative learning, which is

an effective instructional strategy that enhances students' understanding. Since, this approach

involves working together as a team to complete assignments, drawing each other’s creativity

and cultural backgrounds to help them master the concepts being taught.

D. Music/ Social Studies

1. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts

MUSIC.2.5. A

Sing songs and play musical games, including patriotic, folk, and seasonal music.

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2. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies

SS.2.11. B

Sing, recite, or identify selected patriotic songs, including "The Star-Spangled Banner"

and "America the Beautiful”.

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3. The teacher will begin the lesson by introducing the renowned song, "The Star-Spangled

Banner," to the students. This will be done by playing a short YouTube video that will shed light

on the song's historical significance, the song will then be played for the students to sing along.

The teacher will distribute the song lyrics to the students and guide them in analyzing and

interpreting the lyrics. This will involve breaking down the lyrics into smaller portions. A

comprehensive class discussion will accompany each portion of the lyrics to facilitate a better

understanding of the song's meaning. Ultimately, the students will have the chance to sing along

to The Star-Spangled Banner song utilizing the lyrics sheet as a guide, fostering a sense of

community and pride in the national anthem.

a. The Star-Spangled Banner, music by John Stafford Smith, lyrics by Francis Scott Key,

arranged by Mark Jenkins.

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b. The chosen artwork is suitable for the student’s grade level and complements the lesson plan

as it enables them to learn a patriotic song that they will perform later. Furthermore, the students

will gain knowledge about the national anthem's history, starting as a poem and evolving into a

song. This will familiarize the learners with a patriotic tune and enable them to recognize it when
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they hear it. Additionally, the teacher is employing a technique of breaking down the song into

manageable sections to enhance comprehension.

4. During this activity, students collaborate to melodiously sing "The Star-Spangled Banner,"

which is the national anthem of the United States. They combine the musical practices of singing

songs, encompassing patriotic, and seasonal music, with the social studies requirements of

singing, reciting, or identifying chosen patriotic songs. Since after completing this lesson,

students will be able to sing and identify “The Star-Spangle Banner” song.

E. References

Chapter 110. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language ... (n.d.).

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Chapter 111. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics... (n.d.).

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Chapter 112. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science ... (n.d.).

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/ch112a.pdf

Chapter 113. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies ... (n.d.).

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Chapter 117. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts ... (n.d.).

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Dance - National Arts Standards. (n.d.).

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German, P. K. (1970, January 1). Paul Klee: Black Columns in a Landscape. The Metropolitan

Museum of Art. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/484859

MGAMusicCompany. (2023, June 25). The beauty of pollination - moving artTM. Vimeo.

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YouTube. (2018, November 29). Sesame Street: The kindness kid street story. YouTube.

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YouTube. (2020, May 18). The star-spangled banner, all four verses, AYC, arranged by Mark

Jenkins. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP7mRPVwOM8