Organization of the Discipline's Knowledge Base
The chronological study of history is the organizing structure for all of the humanities. The literature, art, and music students study will include selections from the time period they are studying in history. Common themes across all disciplines are emphasized, along with the “big ideas" (structure of government, spreading of ideas through trade, etc.) whose explanatory power provides a framework for understanding each time period. For art and music, students will learn through an “elements first” sequence beginning with simple techniques and ideas that build to more complicated forms.
Books and Materials
For art, students will use a custom curriculum that correlates with the history they are studying, and was written by a local artist. For music, we will use Musicplay, an award-winning music program, in addition to teacher-selected resources.
Teaching Techniques
Students will learn using a variety of hands-on materials, and will learn art and music history in addition to developing their artistic and musical abilities. History will be taught using the same "big ideas" approach as for other subjects.
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