I enjoyed the museum field trip and the different ways we can expose our students to art and history. I really love the connection between the two, and the many ways we can approach lessons because of it. When I saw the Rhythm of Art section of the museum, something inside me stirred! I was so excited to see music acknowledged as art, and how it is linked to history since the beginning of time.
I also love the activity “What’s in Your Pocket” from our textbook. I think this is a really fun way to not only pick up on historical facts, but learn about the individual whose pockets the items are in (like Abraham Lincoln), the example they use in the book. It teaches students how to analyze, make educational guesses, and finally discover the facts.
I see so many ways you can connect art to different subjects. I wonder if you could take one piece and span it over multiple subjects like Language Arts, History, and Science. I think one day someone will create a teaching strategy that does just this.
Kelly, I would love to see you expand upon your idea of taking one artifact and using it across several content areas. What were you thinking? Dig deeper and tell me all about it! I am glad you were inspired by our trip.