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Art and the Human Experience: A Personal Journey
by Eldon Katter 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.
The Visual Experience
by Jack Hobbs Richard Salome 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.
The Visual Experience
by Jack Hobbs Richard Salome 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
Explorations in Art [Grade 6]
by Marilyn G. Stewart Eldon Katter Laura H. ChapmanA NEW Standard in K-5 art curriculum Theme-Based Learning Unit themes show students the relevance of art in their lives and the lives of people across time and place. Elements and principles, skills and techniques, and forms and media are learned as tools that help students interpret the ideas of artists and express their own ideas through art. Process-Based Studios By learning a process that emphasizes the importance of thinking, planning, and reflection, students go way beyond "make and take. " Studio support includes technique illustrations; images from art and the real world; evaluation criteria for each studio; and art criticism. Alignment to Language Arts A five-step studio process, aligned with the five-step writing process, provides hands-on reinforcement of writing instruction and the cognitive processes critical to both visual and written compositions.
Experience Printmaking
by Donna AndersonThis studio textbook program is a visually dynamic and extensive resource, specifically designed to fit a range of teaching styles, instructional needs, and classroom configurations. This curriculum covers all printmaking processes including: relief, intaglio, planography, and serigraphy. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own unique style and interests, through stimulating hands-on studio opportunities, from basic to advanced levels. Some of the features included in thistextbook to help make it the most valuable tool in the printmaking classroom are: * Key Terms - Important terms are highlighted and defined the first time they appear. Use these words to build your student's printmaking vocabulary. * In-depth Profiles - This feature highlights the historical and cultural influences that shape significant prints. * Step by Step How-To's - Diagrams and instructions that illustrate fundamental skills and techniques. * Student Artwork - Images included in each chapter encourage peer sharing and critique.
Southwestern Advantage Social Studies & Language
by Southwestern AdvantageThis unique, user-friendly textbook has been designed in such a way that students can spend "more time learning, less time looking." The pages are open and inviting and organized into information boxes, bulleted lists, and other easily usable and understandable pieces.
Two Tickets to Freedom: The True Story of Ellen and William Craft, Fugitive Slaves
by Florence FreedmanTraces the search for freedom by a black man and wife who traveled to Boston and eventually to England after their escape from slavery in Georgia.
Omen of the Flying Light (Thorne Twins Adventure Books. #6)
by Dayle CourtneyAlison saw it outside her hotel window. The light was as bright as the sun--so bright that it blinded her for a moment, and then it was gone. She was in a hotel in Hunter's Gulch, New Mexico, with her brother Eric. They had planned to meet a friend and camp out in the desert for a few days' vacation. But strange things began to happen. Their friend was missing. Then she saw the flying light, but no one would believe her. She went off into the desert to search for it, and found an Indian boy, who claimed the light killed his grandfather. Should she let him lead her to the flying light? There are more books about the exciting lives of the Thorn twins in Bookshare's library. Look for: #1--Flight to Terror, #2--Escape From Eden and #4 The Ivy Plot.
Jaws of Terror (Thorne Twins Adventure Books #10)
by Dayle CourtneySixteen years ago, Sieve Kelsey left his marina by boat, heading out to sea off the California coast, for a secret appointment. He never returned. Now his son Tom has grown up. Tom makes friends with Eric Thorne, who is vacationing in California for the summer. Together Tom and Eric try to find out what happened to Tom's father. The closer they come to finding an answer, the more dangerous their course becomes. They have to discover the secret that Steve Kelsey took with him, a secret that has other people besides themselves trying to find out, even after all these years. The ultimate answer lies somewhere off the Pacific coast, in a sunken ship, in waters filled with sharks. Catch up on the many books in the Thorne Twins Adventure series from Bookshare including:# 1 Flight to Terror, #2 Escape From Eden, #3 The Knife With Eyes, #4 The Ivy Plot, #5 Operation Doomsday, #6 Omen of the Flying Light, #7 Three-Ring Inferno, #8 Mysterious Strangers, #9 The Foxworth Hunt, #12--Tower of Flames, #13 The Trail of Bigfoot, #14 Shadow of Fear, #17 The Great UFO Chase, #18 The Olympic Plot and #20 The House That Ate People
The Great UFO Chase (Thorne Twins Adventure Books, #17)
by Dayle Courtney John HamWhen the mysterious Mr. Kingsley comes to their home town of Ivy, Illinois, on government business, the Thorne twins are convinced that he has something to do with UFO's.
The Olympic Plot (Thorne Twins Adventure Books #18)
by Dayle CourtneySome of Eric and Alison's adventures have resulted from the interesting people they've met through their grandfather, the Vice President of the United States. But famous people often attract some very unfriendly characters, too. as they discover in The Olympic Plot. At first, attending the Summer Olympics seems like a wonderful opportunity. The twins are honored even further to be allowed to greet their grandfather and the President during the opening ceremonies. But the trip turns sour from the very moment Alison steps into Olympic Village. Who are those guys posing as athletes? Who has kidnapped Alison, and what do they want with her? Eric works against the clock to free his sister, and a Yugarian athlete risks her life to help him. But they don't know the criminals' goal, and Alison is too confused to help them. Will anybody discover the truth in time to spoil The Olympic Plot? Pictures are described. There's nonstop action in all of the Thorn Twins Adventure books. Check out #1 Flight to Terror, #2 Escape From Eden, #4 The Ivy Plot, #5 Operation Doomsday, #6 Omen of the Flying Light , #7 Three Ring Inferno, #8 Mysterious Strangers, #9 The Foxworth Hunt, #12 Tower of Flames, #13 The Trail of Bigfoot, #14 Shadow of Fear and #17 The Great UFO Chase.
It's Me, Jennifer (Jennifer #1)
by Jane SorensonJennifer Green is twelve years old when she attends Sunday school for the first time. Although she's always thought of God as her friend, she discovers she doesn't know nearly as much about Him as the others in the class do. Once Jennifer feels more comfortable with God, she begins to confide in Him.
It's Your Move, Jennifer (Jennifer #2)
by Jane SorensonWhen Jennifer's father is promoted to East Coast Vice-President, the family must make a new home for itself a thousand miles away from old friends and familiar ties.
Jennifer's New Life (Jennifer #3)
by Jane SorensonJennifer begins to worry about her first day in a new school long before school starts. What will she wear? What will the other girls be wearing? Will anyone sit by her on the bus? Will the teachers be mean? Will anyone talk to her? The last place Jennifer expects to find answers is in the Bible, but that's exactly what happens. With a new confidence and courage, Jennifer gets through the first day, and the days that follow. But Jennifer's new life involves much more than a new city, new home, and new school.
Jennifer Says Good-bye (Jennifer #4)
by Jane Sorenson"Lord, it seems as if everything should stop during a crisis. But it doesn't. It just runs in slow motion." What is the crisis in Jennifer's life that makes her want everything to stop? Lindsay and Stephanie have finally begun talking to her, she's making friends with other girls--and boys--and she's getting better and better at horseback riding. In fact, life is almost perfect when Jennifer's dad makes it even better by announcing a trip to Florida--right in the middle of school! Jennifer's grandparents live in a condo on the beach and the Greens have a wonderful time together. Everything they do is fun--fishing, talking, joking, eating out, eating in--everything. But just after Jennifer's family gets home, an emergency phone call spoils their happiness. The crisis is a death in the Green family--and Jennifer discovers grief. She learns about funeral homes and graveside services, and that death sometimes ends a family quarrel. And, Jennifer learns that for Christians, death is not the worst thing that can happen. This book will tell you a lot about death and life, about sorrow and joy. Reading it will help you know how to act when these things happen to you.
Boy Friend (Jennifer #5)
by Jane SorensonHow did Chris know that Jennifer has a boy friend? She knows because Jennifer grins a lot for no reason at all. That's how Matthew Harrington makes her feel. It's fun to help him, fun to be on a Winter Carnival committee with him, fun to receive phone calls from him, and more than fun to go on a hayride with him! But then, Jennifer is made co-chairman of the youth group party planning committee with Mack Harrington. Matthew, Mack. Matthew, Mack. How can a girl like two boys at the same time?"
Once Upon a Friendship (Jennifer #6)
by Jane SorensonJust as natural sisters do, Jennifer and Heidi grow closer together by sharing the good times and the bad. When Jennifer's very neat grandmother comes to visit, she provides the girls with an opportunity to learn how to be prettier, and they do enjoy that! Shopping together is fun, as they learn to overcome their shyness in the dressing room. Double dating is fun, too, and so is the wonderful surprise that Jennifer plans for Heidi! Learning about Mrs. Williams' serious illness certainly isn't fun, but the girls pray together and share their confidence in God. Through all these experiences, they learn that true beauty comes from the inside, and that a best friend is the best thing a girl can have! Look for more books in the Jennifer series from the Bookshare collection including: #1 It's Me, Jennifer, #2 It's Your Move, Jennifer, #3 Jennifer's New Life, #4 Jennifer Says Good-bye, #5 Boy Friend, #7 Fifteen Hands, and #8 In Another Land.
Fifteen Hands (Jennifer #7)
by Jane Sorenson[from the back cover] ""Horses are measured by hands," Chris said. "Snap's height is fifteen hands, which is a good size for Jennifer." Of course Jennifer is excited about her riding lessons and the possibility of owning a horse. But her heavy-duty secret with Heidi concerning the Winter Carnival has her so excited she can hardly stand it! On top of all this excitement comes the youth-group Christmas party. There, Jennifer suddenly realizes that Jesus was King of Heaven before He came to earth as a tiny baby, and Christmas begins to mean a lot more to her than ever before. Then, when Jennifer finds herself short on time and money for her Christmas shopping, she comes up with a very special solution--one that pleases her family far more than she could have hoped. Her own surprise on Christmas morning makes a dream come true, and altogether, Jennifer is happier than she's ever been in her life."
In Another Land (Jennifer #8)
by Jane SorensonJennifer receives an invitation from her Grandmother to visit Haiti. Justin and Pete are not very happy about the invitation. They want to know why Jennifer gets to go, but they don't. As Jennifer works things out with her brothers, they all grow closer together. Going to Haiti sounds like a wonderful, exciting, dreamy adventure. It is, and being with her grandmother is great. But before long, Jennifer discovers that she is visiting one of the poorest countries in all the world. Yet, in spite of terrible conditions, the Haitian Christians have a strong faith in God. Jennifer's own faith grows stronger because of what she sees and experiences in Haiti. And she begins to ask herself what God might want her to do in and for such a world.
The Flight to Seven Swan Bay
by June O. LeavittGrades 4-6. A survival story with a unique twist: 15 Orthodox Jews are flying to an isolated Jewish community, taking with them a gift of a Torah scroll. Their plane, leaking fuel, makes an emergency landing on a lake surrounded by forests. The passengers (young children, teens and adults) evacuate the damaged plane and try to survive in the autumnal forest, all the while maintaining their Orthodox life style. With structure, order and cooperation, they ingeniously devise utensils and tools and prepare food. Despite unhappiness, despair and worry, they are supportive of one another and operate as a community until rescued. The writing is uneven, and at times awkward, but there is suspense and adventure. Black-and-white drawings are stiff but adequate. Adult characterization is good, but the children, with one or two exceptions, are thinly developed. George's My Side of the Mountain (Dutton, 1967) and Julie of the Wolves (Harper, 1972) are superior books. However, this book has a place in collections where the unusual combination of wilderness survival and Jewish orthodoxy will be wanted. A glossary and chapter notes explain Hebrew terms and religious laws referred to in the text. Ruth Shire, Mount Vernon Public Library, N.Y. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
The Wonder of Becoming You: How a Jewish Girl Grows Up
by Miriam GrossmanAn explanation for adolescent girls of the changes that take place at puberty and how Jewish tradition views this and other related aspects of becoming a woman.
Northern Lights: The Stories of Minnesota's Past (Revised Second Edition)
by Dave KenneyThe book is about the history of Minnesota from the Ice Age through the end of the twentieth century and its people that can help all Minnesotans understand how their home state got to be the way it is today.
The New Pete (Jennifer #9)
by Jane SorensonJennifer returns from Haiti to find that her brother Pete has a radical new image. Justin tells her that Pete made a decision not to be a wimp anymore, and the rad appearance is part of his plan. Later, Pete confides to Jennifer that he wants to fit in at school and be popular. He begins to study a book, and to practice the popularity techniques in it on his family. After a short time with the in-crowd, Pete discovers that they are more cruel than cool and that he really doesn't enjoy "belonging." Then he finds a place where he really fits in, gets another new look, and a girl friend. It all adds up to The New Pete."