Social Studies

ART & MUSIC

 

Assignment

Simulations

Case Studies

Art & Music

Cultural Artifacts & Primary Sources

Field Trips

Student Research

Syllabus

Questions:

  • What is meant by visual and performing arts?
  • How can this be integrated into the social studies program and also be effective ways of learning more about the arts themselves?
  • What different procedures or considerations should a teacher make for "appreciating" the arts and performing (producing) the arts?
  • What are some specific visual and performing arts assignments? For which grade levels might they be appropriate?
  • Are the arts used differently at primary grades compared to upper grades?
  • How can technology support social studies curriculum?
  • What are strengths and limitations, advantages and disadvantages of this topic?

Resources:

If you have time, do a search for art and performing arts. (Try http://www.google.com)

What other questions or topics should the next group studying this topic focus upon?

 

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 EdTe 305

California State University, Sacramento
February, 2003