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 recallMusic Arts-Basic Elements

TempoPitchForm

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

FormTextureSpace

CAUSE AND EFFECT What caption would you add?

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 hormoneMovement-BEST Movement Body

EnergySpaceTimeMovement

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

ARTS INFUSION LESSON PLANNING

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