Encourage tinkering with ideas, relationships, connections. Set up situations where students have to find information not readily available in school texts. Provide opportunity for students to design open-ended explorations of the concept. Provide multiple options so students can plan a unique "proof" of learning.
Broadening our perceptions.
Broadening our perceptions.
Objective: The student will extend the concept of visual perception and apply their knowledge of self-expression to illustrate a theme.
Activity: Have students do a contour drawing of their hand. Then have them brainstorm all of the things their hands do for them. Ask them to identify one activity which is most meaningful to them. Illustrate that theme in a drawing. Play music as the students work. The picture must convey the theme and show a clear understanding of the importance the hand plays.
