The purpose of the "Identity Pole" was to explore the big idea of identity. Students would confront issues of personal and cultural meaning, and draw upon interdisciplinary connections for inspiration. The author chose to present totem poles of the Northwest Coast Native Americans/First Nations of Canada, as well as school, state and national…

Article investigated art projects that stimulate rather than stifle children's creative drive. (RK)

Using collages, stencils and graffiti, kids get perspective on an important subject--themselves. (Editor)

Eighth graders made prints of their own faces, using photographic papers and chemicals. Describes the supplies needed and the printing process involved. Because junior high school students are so concerned with self, this was a very meaningful activity for them. (CS)

College art education majors, learning basic design and materials approaches suitable for secondary school art programs, designed this approach for grades 7-12. The objectives are: 1) to introduce basic techniques of paper mache; 2) to reinforce structural thinking by building the human head; and 3) to conceptualize and create a life-size…

Included in the manual on art are suggestions concerning growth through a good classroom climate, orderly arrangements, displays, and a good visual experience; a view of development through art, concept differentiation, motor and sensory skills, self fulfillment and thought processes, and art as therapy; and the art program itself. The program…