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It's hard to explain what transpired over the course of the last few months in my classroom.... there were implications that I had not envisioned for my self, my students, or my beliefs about teaching.Typically, when a project or unit extends... Read More
Ideas & Updates Blog: 01|21|09 Claysville Elementary School 2 Comments
Pre-VisitAt the end of September, my fourth grade classes were fortunate enough to receive a scholarship field trip to the Carnegie Museum of Art’s 2008 International. We experimented with pre-visit activities in preparation for our tour. For example, students used... Read More
Ideas & Updates Blog: 01|04|09 Claysville Elementary School 4 Comments
My school's semester's end coincides with the end of the exhibition of Life on Mars, shortly after the winter break. Like many teachers I'm wondering "what can I fit in?" Something short. How about a haiku? Haiku--of only seventeen syllables,... Read More
Ideas & Updates Blog: 12|24|08 ceyo 4 Comments
Well, I have returned from the CAC (Contemporary Art Center in Cincinnati Ohio) after visiting their exhibition of Maria Lassnig's paintings. I was amazed! First of all let me say that it is exciting as an art educator and artist... Read More
Ideas & Updates Blog: 12|23|08 SenecaShorr 0 Comments
I LOVED the paintings in the International by artist Maria Lassnig!!! Imagine my excitment when I saw that she was currently exhibiting her work in Cincinnati at the Contemporary Arts Center! (contemporaryartscenter.org) through January 11th. I am headed there this... Read More
Ideas & Updates Blog: 12|19|08 SenecaShorr 1 Comment
The museum serves as the expert in the case of an arts-infused curriculum, not only in terms of the actual artifacts, but also in the critical response of the artifacts. In other words, CMA's website includes interviews, gigapan pictures, and... Read More
Ideas & Updates Blog: 12|18|08 Claysville Elementary School 0 Comments
Brian Lenosky and I, two teachers from Bethel Park High School presented a session with Jordan Crosby from the Education Department of Carnegie Museum of Art to the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, in San Antonio, last... Read More
Ideas & Updates Blog: 12|11|08 ceyo 0 Comments
Take a look at this guy! (on the right) He is intense and informative! A tour with him is one to be remembered! This is Hal one of the great docents at the Carnegie Musuem of Art that helps get all of... Read More
Ideas & Updates Blog: 12|09|08 SenecaShorr 1 Comment
Here we are after our tour and filled with ton's of new knowledge and experience to take back to the classroom! I'll be sure to post some more pictures soon. What great day!... Read More
Ideas & Updates Blog: 12|04|08 SenecaShorr 0 Comments
Here we are! We had a great tour...as expected. Many more pictures to come in the near future as I get the kids blogging about the whole Life On Mars experience.... Read More
Ideas & Updates Blog: 12|02|08 SenecaShorr 4 Comments