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Reviewing the Movies

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School Lesson Plan

Recognize the many elements that go into critiquing movies. Write a movie review and share it with others. Details »

Three Viewpoints

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School Lesson Plan

Delve into the world of a photographer and consider the many ways that we view the world and how we can document it. Choose your own landscape and nature subjects to photograph and create a visual map using unique perspectives. Details »

The Power of an Image

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School Lesson Plan

Explore the photography of an artist who uses the medium to document nature. Consider what makes a good photograph and investigate techniques for creating digital images. Details »

Photo Essays

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School Lesson Plan

Experience storytelling as a visual art form by photographing and documenting members of your own community. Details »

School Art Night

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School Lesson Plan

Focus on the business of art by analyzing the work and planning that goes into an art event at school. Practice using brainstorming, organizational skills and teamwork. Details »

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Arts Everywhere

Discover how music, art and words can evoke our emotions and also unify us in protest, joy and sorrow.

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Music in Every Classroom

Create a musical instrument and learn about rhythm, sound, how music affects mood and the role it plays in our lives.

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