A Character Education Visual Art Kit
By Kathleen Thompson and Rachel Ross
This unit engages students in discussions about the character traits valued in the workplace in the past and nowadays. And, show evidence and understanding of respect for all forms of work through writings and their own artwork.
Each art reproduction featured in this set engages students’ interests and reinforces a character trait they can relate to their lives. Each activity presented has been field-tested. The Teacher’s Guide is presented in a K-9 format, but equally applicable in school systems with K-12 formats. Ready-to-use activities for each art reproduction include:
- Historical information about the artist and the artwork;
- Discussion topic for each lesson;
- Guided Looking using an easy 4-step process of art critique known as the Feldman Model;
- Activity related to Character Education;
- Detailed studio art projects;
- Assessment;
- Resources for the teacher and students.
The kit includes:
- 5 Fine Art Reproductions 18″ x 22 3/4″ (45.8 cm x 56.5 cm);
- A Teacher’s Guide;
- A plastic storage porfolio.
List of reproductions you will find in your Work Ethic, Cooperation at Work kit:
Egyptian, XI Dynasty, A Man Plowing with Oxen
Vermeer, Jan, Maler im Atelier
Picasso, Pablo, Three Musicians
Stubbs, George, Haymakers
Pissarro, Camille, Apple Picking at Éragny-sur-Epte
