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Art & Identity: Parent & Educator Guide (Grade 6)

Learn strategies that support your student in inquiry-based discovery. The parent and educator guide includes lesson objectives as well as the related Common Core and subject area standards that are fulfilled by the Classroom Connect resources. Continue the conversation with your student by using open-ended questions that lead to robust family discussion.

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Art and Identity: Probing Power

Our chief investigator is back on the job and is trying to unearth what statues can tell us about power. Will she be able to keep on track and find all the clues - or will the art distract her from finding out the truth about power? Subject Focus: English Language Arts; Social Studies; Visual Arts

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Henry Ossawa Tanner: A Visual Narrative

Uncover the story of Henry Ossawa Tanner, the first world famous Black American artist. Watch Henry grow and overcome the many barriers before him as he claims his destiny as a great artist. Henry Ossawa Tanner: A Visual Narrative was written at a Grade 4 reading level. Subject Focus: English Language Arts; Social Studies; Visual Arts

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Art and Identity: Scrutinizing Monuments

In this guided activity, take a close look at monuments and unlock the hidden stories found in statues - in and outside of the museum. Learn how to research an art object to go beyond what meets the eye. This activity can be downloaded for digital use or printed using your home and school printer. Subject Focus: Social Studies; Visual Art

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