They were integrating Math (measurement, scale, fractions), Social Studies: (interactions between humans and the environment), and Science (how humans adapt behavior to live in changing habitats). Working with measurement, scale, and social organization, they designed solutions for questions about place. Participants read the clues in an artist’s composition and collectively imagined where they were and what the needs might be beyond the frame. – Robbin Dunthorn, EC Teacher, 6 th-8 th Grades, Pender County Schoolsīeyond the Picture Frame with September Krueger Social skills and respect is a focus in our middle school. Again, the camaraderie that built between the participants is what we are trying to teach our boys ( and a few girls) in our class. The movement exercise in factoring was also a fun way to incorporate learning in a group setting. I will be using the 2 “Energizer” games that we learned, in my 4th grade classroom. Teachers experienced examples of short, rigorous, and to-the-point STEAM lessons that enhance classroom atmosphere and culture. – Diane Best, Reading and Math Teacher, 6-8 th Grades, Sampson County SchoolsĪrts Integration Does Not Have to be a Project with Jef Lambdin The fact that the presenters were knowledgeable about the Standards was welcomed. The upcoming CAM displays sound fabulous and I look forward to attending more often. – Robbin Dunthorn, EC 6 th-8 th Grades, Pender County Schools Gallery walks and connection to artists through our phones and their interviews was eye opening. They got sneak previews into exciting, upcoming exhibitions. They heard about instructor-guided tours of the museum’s exhibitions that include objects in the museum’s permanent collection not on view. They found out about classes for adults and youth, weekend workshops, and field trips. They made connections between the art in exhibits and the NC Standards. Teachers learned about the CAM’s rich resources for teachers and students. How Can YOU Use the Cameron Art Museum? Let Us Count the Ways! with Luc Travers – Kamica Morris, Pre-K-2 nd Teacher, NHCS I learned it is important to always consider the most relevant items to assess during each lesson.
I also took note of making sure to balance standards from different disciplines without overdoing it. I think students will benefit from a hands on approach while engaging with their peers. I actually came home and did the 3D shape activity with my girls today! What a great way to study geometrical shapes before testing! Hands on! My kindergartener did a great job describing the shape … which made writing a poem easy for my 3rd grader. Thank you so much for all of the time you, Jef, and September put into these workshops.
(Yes, there IS a free lunch!) Thank you to the Joseph and Elsa Flowers Davies Fund for support! (New Hanover, Brunswick, Bladen, Columbus, Duplin, Onslow, Pender, Sampson) The workshops were free, and the CAM provided free morning snacks and a free lunch.
On May 19, 2018, the Southeast Center for Arts Integration led a day of workshops for teachers and parents from eight counties in the Wilmington area.