Lesson Plans
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Bundle Up! Thinking in Three DimensionsAdaptable for Grades K–12
Visual Arts; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing; Mathematics; Technology
Inspired by Dennis Maher: House of Collective Repair (On View January 26–May 12, 2013)
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This lesson plan is inspired by an assignment that 2012–2013 Artist-in-Residence Dennis Maher uses to develop creative- and flexible-thinking skills in his architectural design students at the University at Buffalo. -
Freedom within a SquareFor Grades K–12
Visual Arts; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing; Mathematics; Science; Technology; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language; Mathematical Practice
Inspired by Fletcher Benton: The Alphabet
(July 30, 2009–July 3, 2010)Students will learn how Fletcher Benton uses a flat geometric shape such as a square or circle to design a three-dimensional sculpture. Students will use square pieces of paper to create a themed series of sculptures. There are also opportunities to learn about descriptive poems written about Benton’s sculptures and for students to write their own poems about their creations.
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Life in Ancient GreeceGrades 4–8
Social Studies; Visual Arts; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
Inspired by Beauty, Life, and Spirit: A Celebration of Greek Culture (July 27, 2012–April 21, 2013)
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Students will learn about daily life in ancient Greece, as well as pottery and pottery-making in ancient Greece. They will also compare aspects of life in ancient Greece to life today. -
Playing with Basic Elements
For Grades K–12
Visual Arts; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening; College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
Inspired by Fletcher Benton: The Alphabet
(July 30, 2009–July 5, 2010)Fletcher Benton has used basic repeated three-dimensional shapes to create a series of sculptures. Students will use everyday materials as repeated shapes to create their own sculptures.
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Your Own Special ExhibitionFor Grades 5–12
Visual Arts
Inspired by Surveyor (February 18–June 5, 2011)
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Students will learn about some of the tasks involved in selecting and presenting works for an art exhibition, curate their own exhibition using a work in the special exhibition Surveyor as inspiration, and more.
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