We will look for examples of music and art (including political cartoons) that help to relate the main themes we teach in each unit of Global, European, and U.S. History.
A. Rudolph, L. Bedian, AM McManus, J. Renaud, W. Malcolm, D. McBride, C. Ziobrowski, C. Holt, J. Kaufman, B. Baker, J. Burlingame, P. Schwan
This year so far…..
Study group members have utilized the PowerPoints as presentation material in class and formulated questions based on these presentations that were utilized in assessments.
Song sheets have been used in class. Students sang along and then analyed key events/people from campaigns mentioned in songs.
Research done on art illustrating the Divine Comedy was used in teaching and assessing student understanding of that text. (illustrations had to be identified on exam and related to reading)
Students were required to analyze various pieces of art in class and relate these to historical context and were also required to do so with unseen art on exam….very successful!!
Students have been asked to make cds out of songs, so they have a direct connection to the research process
OVERALL, STUDENTS LOVE THE CONNECTIONS TO ART AND MUSIC BROUGHT UP IN CLASS….IT ENHANCES THE TEXT MATERIAL!!!!!
Next year….
We plan on applying our research continuously throughout the year.
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