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Art as Communication
Focus of Unit:
Students create
media (visual symbols) for communication with non-speaking students.
Rationale:
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To
demonstrate to students that there is more than one form of
communication.
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The
symbols used in art are also used for building a word base for
non-speaking students.
Standards:T
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Use appropriate media, techniques, or processes to solve visual arts
problems to communicate ideas.
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Select and produce visual images for various people to communicate ideas
and thoughts.
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Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information
and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
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Demonstrate the use of critical thinking skills
Learning Activities:
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Use
and cite appropriate resources to locate other symbol systems used for
communication.
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Collaboratively decide on format of presentation
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Brainstorm and create graphic organizer (Inspiration) of presentation
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Collect or create appropriate graphics
Performance Tasks:
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Create
a usable web page containing symbols for non-speaking students.
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Create
a presentation to explain their collaborative process used to design the
symbol system. The presentation may take the form of computer
presentation, video or other approved format.
Learning
Environment:
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Use
appropriate cooperative learning strategies to create groups and assign
responsibilities within those groups.
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Secure
the use of media center, computer labs, digital cameras, data projects,
scanners, and other available resources.
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Monitor student progress.
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