Describes how the images of mythical beasts were used in elementary school art projects. Students designed their own mythical beasts in papier-mache sculpture, murals, clay, and cardboard cut-outs, and discussed how the images of mythical beasts were used in literature. (AM)

Presents background and directions for an elementary-level activity combining art and language in which students study verbs and animation techniques. To understand how verbs suggest the passage of time, students visualize action sequences. (AM)

Discusses the use of film programs developed by art museums to increase elementary-level student appreciation of art. Films can be used to provide a frame of reference for museum visits. Twenty films which are helpful in preparing children for art museum field trips are listed. (AM)

Presents class activities, bulletin boards, songs, games, stories, plays, recipes, and art ideas for November and December, with emphasis on Thanksgiving, Book Week, and Christmas. (SJL)

Concludes that, while art activities can be defended as a way of adding variety or diversion in the teaching of reading, the proposition that they have a direct and positive influence on children's learning to read cannot be supported. (GT)

Offers the observations, struggles, and musings of a music teacher as she examines and experiments with the notion of curriculum integration, valuing integrated curriculum while wishing to maintain the integrity of the different disciplines. (SR)

A rural South Carolina school has developed arts-infusion program supported by business community, local arts communities, nearby colleges and universities, South Carolina Arts Commission, Arts in Basic Curriculum Project, state education department, and other groups. The model academic program provides a well-rounded education and cultural…

The subject of gargoyles is engaging for children. Creating their own gargoyles is a journey to a place of fantasy and imagination. Ghosts, goblins, creatures of the night--this is the stuff for which students have a limitless reserve of energy. What more appropriate time than Halloween to share with them the history of these functional--and…

The uses and techniques of quilt making are presented in this book which focuses on the quilt patterns as allegory for pioneer history. Pioneer experiences are described and linked visually with appropriate quilt patterns. An activity accompanies each pattern presentation. The work is organized into 10 chapters: (1) "Quilts and History: A…

This lesson resource focuses on simple elements of design and composition and encourages uses of a variety of drawing techniques in the production of a one-color lithograph print. Materials suggested for use are simple and commercially available. The lesson incorporates a brief historic overview of the printmaking art. The prints of famous artists…

The report summarizes findings and accomplishments of a 3-year project on adaptation of arts curriculum materials for elementary handicapped students. Year 1 focused on identifying and estimating the efficiency and effectiveness of practitioners' judgements regarding the instructional characteristics of materials and the adaptation of those…

Most children have visited a city even if they don't live in one. Build on your students' city experience through a learning center. Here are some activities that will help city children visualize the geographic location of their neighborhoods within the city while they learn language and math skills and about social studies and art activities.…

Outlines four dual art and computer-art lessons, presenting lesson objectives, activities, and suggested instructional strategies. The lessons focus on the usefulness of shared images, how moving an object affects its shape, creating the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface, and the relationship of parts to the whole. (JN)

Instructions are given for creating earth dyes in the classroom. These dyes be used in the teaching of social studies, science, and art. A chart listing sources of natural dyes is offered. (DF)