Arts InfusionWhat’s next at Windsor Hill

Arts Integration Topical-Specific topic from one discipline is

determined where connective and interactive relationships among disciplines are explored-i.e. dance reinforces measurement

Teaching Tool-One discipline serves the other by providing a vehicle through which knowledge can be efficiently learned and remembered-i.e. drama teacher writes a play about a SS standard

Arts Integration

An approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form . Students engage in creative process which connects an art form and another subject as it meets evolving objectives in both

Music Arts-Why Integrate?Enhances cognitive systems: visual spatial, analytical, mathematical creativePositively affects emotional systems:

endocrine, hormonal , social, personal skills, cultural and aesthetic appreciationEnhances perceptual –motor systems

listening, vestibular systems, sensory acuity , timing, state managementActivates memory systems

improved listening, attention, concentration and recall

Music Arts-Basic ElementsTempoPitchForm

DynamicsMelodyHarmony

TextureTimbre

Tone, mood, timbre

Music Arts-Integration OptionsLiteracy: Lyrics that reflect various elements of

literature, flowcabulary, sing to spell, sing lists, phonemic substitution “Apples and Bananas,”

musical chairs writing, compare/contrast, Math: patterns, graphing, raps for math processes, Science: Science summary songs, sound, waves,

sorting instruments, sounds of the water cycleSocial Studies: States and capitals chant, music of

cultures, music in history

Visual Arts-Why infuse?Enhance cognition, emotional expression, perception, cultural awareness, and aestheticsInvolves sensory rich thinkingActivates emotion and motivates learningDevelops higher order thinkingDevelops focus, concentration, responsibility and self-discipline

Visual Arts-Basic ElementsLineShapeColor

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Visual Arts-Integration OptionsLiteracy: Visual imagery, figurative language, used to describe literary concepts (the story line,

mood/color, ) mindmaps/graphic organizers, illustrations, cartoons

Math: Geometry, pictographs, symmetry, Science: Models & systems, art in nature, Social Studies: Art in cultures, mandalas,

Movement-Why Integrate?Enhance CognitionGrows new brain cellsPrimary form of communicationDevelops responsibility and instills a value for hard workIncreases sensitivity, respect and cooperationBurns calories Alleviates stressReleases catecholomine-an alertness hormone

Movement-BEST Movement Body

Energy

SpaceTimeMovement

Movement-Integration Options

Literacy: visual rhyming, synonyms, antonyms, character dance, parts of speech, story choreographyMath: basic operations, geometric shapes, lines, angles, telling timeScientific Processes: seasons, weather, plants, machines, forces, states of matter, solar system, energy, animalsSocial Studies: rituals, work, terrain, ceremonies, current events

Theater Arts-Why Integrate?Stretches perspective through “in role” practiceIncreases reading comprehension and writing fluencyExpands speaking, listening and non-verbal communicationDevelops empathyCauses reflection on moral issues and valuesBuilds cooperation and social skillsAlleviates stressReleases catecholomine-an alertness hormone

Theater Arts –Actors ToolsVoiceImagination

BodyConcentrationCooperation

Theater Arts-Integration OptionsLiteracy: point of view roles, characterization, plot, Math: story problems, role play math symbol, act out

fractions, create advertisement for selling a math concept

Science: portray animals, become a landform, famous scientists, science scenes Social Studies: historical characters dialogue or monologues, what’s my line/to tell the truth

Goal: To Increase the Frequency of Integration

Database of AI lessons already created More planning time-1 WHAIES

meeting/month Homeroom teachers better equipped Arts teachers better informed At least one AI lesson per week

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1. Schedule AI lessons already available

2. Identify standards for new AI lessons

3. Plan the lessons-with your team, with arts teachers or on your own

Arts InfusionWhat’s next at Windsor Hill