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Discovering Drawing (2nd edition)
by Ted Rose and Sallye Mahan-CoxWhat Is Drawing?, Elements and Principles of Design, Basics, Still Life, Drawing Landscapes, The Built Environment, Portraits, The Figure, Drawing Animal, The Expressive Language are explained in ten chapters of this book.
Experience Clay
by Maureen MackeyBrings an ancient art form to the contemporary classroom, inspiring students with exciting images, clear instruction, and fundamental background. This contemporary guide to clay techniques, tools, and traditions is as inspirational as it is practical. Supported by clear, step-by-step illustrations, this comprehensive resource details a range of handbuilding and wheel-throwing techniques and is a wonderful source for exploring ancient traditions and historic innovations in the world ofceramic art. From the properties of clay to decoration and firing, all information presented is shown against a rich backdrop of dynamic professional and student work. The student text explores ancient traditions and historic innovations. It also includes carefully crafted lessons organized for success in creating art and mastering key concepts and skills while introducing students to: * Contemporary masters * Cutting-edge works of art * New media * Techniques and safety precautions *Current careers in art
The Visual Experience
by Jack Hobbs and Richard Salome and Ken ViethLEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. A comprehensive art appreciation program, 'The Visual Experience' is a complete visual art curriculum that integrates art history, aesthetics, criticism, and production. The third edition has: All new studio experiences; More artists biographies; More contemporary art; Step-by-step art criticism in every major chapter; Writing emphasised throughout.
Discovering Art History
by Gerald F. BrommerThis new edition of Discovering Art History is an in-depth, comprehensive approach to art. The program includes an extensive survey of Western art, studies of non-Western art, as well as an introduction to art appreciation. Engaging studio activities throughout the text are keyed to chapter content. This premier art history program will show students how the visual arts serve to shape and reflect ideas, issues, and themes from the time of the first cave paintings to the twenty-first century. The Student Book includes:In-depth profiles of artists, artistic periods, and movements Vibrant maps, timelines, and diagrams Student profiles for peer comparison of studio exercises
Art and the Human Experience
by Eldon Katter and Marilyn G. StewartThis book provides a structured exploration of art with the flexibility to zoom in on topics that interest the reader.
Art and the Human Experience
by Eldon Katter and Marilyn G. StewartLEVEL: Middle School. Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Skills and Techniques -- Focus on basic skill development: Gesture and contour; Proportions; Perspective and more. Art History -- Focus on major genres: Portraits; Fantasy; Architecture and more. Multicultural -- Focus personal encounters with diverse artists: Haiti; Puerto Rico, Israel, and more. Maps in every chapter.
Art and the Human Experience
by Eldon Katter and Marilyn G. StewartLEVEL: Middle School. Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Skills and Techniques -- Focus on basic skill development: Gesture and contour; Proportions; Perspective and more. Art History -- Focus on major genres: Portraits; Fantasy; Architecture and more. Multicultural -- Focus personal encounters with diverse artists: Haiti; Puerto Rico, Israel, and more. Maps in every chapter.
Art and the Human Experience
by Eldon Katter and Marilyn G. StewartLEVEL: Middle School. Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Elements and Principles -- Focus on mastering art's building blocks: Line and pattern; Light, value, and contrast; Proportion and scale, and more. Art History -- Focus on the Western world: Covers the ancient world to the present; Connects to each chapter's themes; Timeline and historical context in every chapter. Multicultural -- Focus on world cultural contributions to art: Native North America; China and Korea and more; Maps in every chapter.
Art Everywhere
by Jacqueline Chanda and Kristen Pederson MarstallerIn this book, you will be introduced to artists and artworks from around the world and across the centuries. You will learn what the smallest sketch and the largest sculpture have in common--the elements of art and the principles of design that can be found in all artworks.
Lifetime Personal Fitness
by Roberta Stokes and Sandra L. Schultz and Barbara C. PolanskyThis book is about Physical fitness. This book will assist with a variety of topics related to health and physical fitness.
Fitness for Life
by Guy C. Le Masurier and Charles Corbin and Karen McconnellFitness for Life is a comprehensive fitness education program that helps students take responsibility for their own activity, fitness, and health. Through Fitness for Life, students are prepared to be physically active and healthy throughout their adult lives. This evidence-based and standards-based program follows a pedagogically sound scope and sequence to enhance student learning and progress. What's new in the Sixth Edition New to this book are three chapters (Strategies for Active Living, The Science of Active Living, and Lifelong Activity) that will help students transition from being active in school to sustaining the skills and motivation to remain active and fit for their lifetime. These chapters reinforce the Stairway to Lifetime Fitness concept, created by author Chuck Corbin, to serve as a guide for physical education standards nationwide. Some specifics include the following: - The New Physical Activity Pyramid for teens - Photos and art to illustrate concepts and engage students - Video that illustrates self-assessments and exercises - Information about the sciences on which physical education and fitness education are based - Information on scientific analysis of human movement using biomechanical principles - Information on simplified scientific method for use in decision making - Web icons and content - Technology features encouraging application as well as understanding - Science in Action feature that provides in-depth coverage of fitness, health, and wellness innovations - Exercise photos with art illustrating the muscles used - Taking Action feature that applies concepts and principles in physical activity - Planning activities for all activities in the Physical Activity Pyramid In addition, the authors went through an exhaustive process in revising and updating all the chapters to reflect current research and the new national physical education standards and fitness education standards. The entire book has been reorganized and completely rewritten. Award-Winning Text, Evidence-Based Approach The evidence-based Fitness for Life text earned a Texty Award for excellence from the Text and Academic Authors Association. It is based on scientific evidence and meets national and state physical education standards and national health and physical education guidelines. Materials have been field tested and used throughout the United States and the world. This comprehensive, interactive new resource will help students in the following ways: - Meet the national, state, and local grade-level standards and outcomes developed for K-12 physical education by SHAPE America based on the new standards outlined in Healthy People 2020 and published in 2014. - Learn the values and benefits of lifelong physical activity through the HELP philosophy, which specifies the goal of promoting health for everyone with an emphasis on lifetime activity designed to meet personal needs. - Become informed consumers on matters related to lifelong physical activity and fitness. - Learn self-management skills that lead to adopting healthy lifestyles. - Recognize and overcome the barriers to reaching activity and fitness goals. - Use technology to promote healthy living. - Separate fitness facts from fiction. - Take personal responsibility for program planning and setting individualized goals. This best-selling text, written by internationally renowned authors and educators Charles B. Corbin and Guy C. Le Masurier and contributing author and educator Karen McConnell, is suited for use in a general physical education or personal fitness class. It will help students meet national and state physical education standards--not only those focused on health-related fitness and ph
Fitness for Life
by Guy C. Le Masurier and Charles Corbin and Karen Mcconnell"Fitness for Life" is a comprehensive fitness education program that helps students take responsibility for their own activity, fitness, and health. Through "Fitness for Life," students are prepared to be physically active and healthy throughout their adult lives. This evidence-based and standards-based program follows a pedagogically sound scope and sequence to enhance student learning and progress.
Glencoe Health
by Mary H. BronsonCORRELATED TO THE NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS, THIS IS THE PROGRAM YOU CAN TRUST This well-respected program gives your students the skills they need to stand up to peer pressure, avoid risky behaviors, and develop the resilience they need to handle the changes they'll face during their school years. . . and throughout their lives.
Glencoe Health Hardbound - 2014 Student Edition
by Mary H. BronsonGlencoe Health Hardbound - 2014 Student Edition
Holt Decisions for Health
by Balu H. Athreya and Sharon Deutschlander and William E. Dunscombe Jr.NIMAC-sourced textbook
Holt Decisions for Health
by Holt Rinehart WinstonThis book of Decisions for Health contains useful topics such as Health and Wellness, Physical Fitness, Nutrition, Mental and Emotional Health, Managing Stress, Teens and Tobacco, Teens and Alcohol, Teens and Drugs, Infectious Diseases, Your Changing Body, Your Personal Safety, etc.
Holt Decisions for Health, Level Green, Decision-Making and Refusal Skills Workbook
by Holt Rinehart WinstonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Harcourt Health and Fitness
by Harcourt School PublishersThe perfect guide to help someone to stay healthy and fit, for 2nd graders.
Health And Fitness
by Harcourt School Publishers StaffA book that focuses on the health of the body and mind. Harcourt Health and Fitness is the book to have learn how to have a healthy lifestyle and avoid bad choices.
Harcourt Health and Fitness
by Harcourt School PublishersYou can do many things to help yourself stay healthy and fit. Just as importantly, you can avoid doing things that will harm you. If you know ways to stay safe and healthy and do these things, you can help yourself have good health throughout your life.
Harcourt Health and Fitness
by Harcourt School Publishers StaffThis book contains chapters on: Your Amazing Body, Taking Care of Yourself, Food for a Healthy Body, Activity for a Healthy Body, Keeping Safe, Emergency Safety, Preventing Disease, Medicines and Other Drugs, Avoiding Tobacco and Alcohol, About Yourself and Others, Your Family and You, and Health in the Community.
Harcourt Health and Fitness
by Lisa Bunting and Thomas M. Fleming and Charlie GibbonsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Harcourt Health and Fitness
by Charlie Gibbons and Lisa Bunting and Thomas M. FlemingNIMAC-sourced textbook