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.
Students complete plan of original use of Symbolism.
Objective: To personalize symbolism and use it effectively in original work.
Activity: Plan the use of a symbol in art or literature. Music lyric acceptable. Plan should include theme and subject matter as well as what the Symbol is and how it will be used.