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The proven elementary art program. Adventures in Art has been used by over 1 million students Superior Content. “Adventures in Art” provides 40% more images than any other elementary art program. There are nearly 900 works of art in the Student Books alone - 40% by artists who, until recently, were ignored by standard art history texts. “Adventures in Art” provides the most comprehensive taxonomy of skills, topics, and media available. In addition to exploring drawing, painting, sculpture, and architecture at each grade level, “Adventures in Art” also supports the study of printmaking, crafts, graphic design, fiber arts, and photography. Careful Construction “Adventures in Art” provides an age-appropriate art curriculum. Throughout this program, skills and content are carefully organized to build on prior knowledge creating a recipe for success. “Adventures in Art” provides a teacher-appropriate art curriculum. Designed with an eye towards practicality and ease--of-use, the 36 Core Lessons at each level deliver a balanced sequence of study in an easy-to-follow format. The Luxury of Choice “Adventures in Art” is the only elementary art program that has built-in luxury of choice. In addition the 36 Core Lessons, “Adventures in Art” also provides 24 OPTIONAL lessons. To easily supplement lesson plans, “Related Lessons” are clearly highlighted in each Lesson Overview. Adventures in Art - * Exceeds all aspects of the National Visual Arts Standards Adventures in Art is supported by a wealth of auxillary resources: BIG BOOKS At grades 1 and 2 the entire student book is also available in an expansive Big Book format. Each book measures 34” x 22” Each book also includes a bound-self-standing easel OVERHEAD TRANSPARENCIES There are 3 sets of 24 fine art transparencies. One for grades 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6. Blank overlays are included for interative response activities. There also is an accompanying guide which includes background information and related activities for each image. For a complete list of all of these transparencies (pdf format) - Click Here TEACHER’S EDITION There are wraparound Teacher’s Editions for each grade level. They are written for an “at a glance” lesson format. Each lesson has a literature link. There is full integration and correlation of support components. Opportunities for interdisciplinary links and cultural connections are written into the Teacher’s Editions. There is also an assortment of assessment options.
VOCABULARY CARDS There are 30 colorful (6”x9”) vocabulary cards at each level. Questioning strategy is on the front of each card, with the corresponding art vocabulary term on the back. The Cards are written in both English and Spanish. For a complete list of all of the Vocabulary Cards (pdf format) - Click Here ARTISTS CARDS There are 20 colorful (6”x9”) artists cards per level. The portrait or photography of the artist is shown on the front of each card, with age-appropriate biographies on the back. All cards are in both English and Spansh. For a complete list of all of the Artists Cards (pdf format) - Click Here CD-ROM Library Designed specifically for the elementary art classroom, this CD-ROM library provides: The CD-ROM library consists of four CD’s. These are: COLOR - Animation, games, and interactive art lessons bring color theory to life Safety and Techniques Posters 10 large (18”x24”) posters highlight - Art Safety, The elements and principles of design, and basic studio techniques. English and Spanish versions of each are featured on these two-sided posters. For a complete listing of the Safety and Techniques Posters - Click Here Large Reproductions There are 2 sets of 24 full-color fine art prints. Set A is for grades 1-3, and Set B for grades 4-6. For a complete list of all of the Large Reproductions (pdf format) - Click Here Assessment Masters There are 24 blackline masters per level. The cover Pre-assessment, introductory activities, and post-lesson evaluation. There is a Point-of-use correlation in the Teacher’s Edition. Also includes corresponding Spanish Masters. Studio Masters There are 18 blackline masters per level. They provide step-by-step instructions for studio activities. Allows the exploration of techniques while avoiding damage to textbooks. Also includes corresponding Spanish masters. Slides There are 30 slides per level. The slides cover major art forms, historical periods and cultural trends are represented. Point-of-use correlation in the Teacher’s Edition. For a complete listing of the slides (pdf format) - Click Here
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