Arts, Care & Connection Learning Module Library

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Tony Fuemmeler_ACC

Character Expression with Tony Fuemmeler

Through games, observation, drawing, and discussion, students will name a number of emotions and find ways these feeling can be expressed and understood in their body and the bodies of others. They will further develop their ideas by creating an imagined character in their body.

Medium: Theatre

Kawika Kalama_ACC

Color Magic with Kawika Kalama

Students will create dioramas of reused materials to showcase one of their sacred spaces. Students will develop, explain, and investigate opportunities to be curious, open-minded, and think critically across situations and environments. They will identify a feeling or emotion associated with a place that is sacred to them or a larger community they are a part of. Students will then identify, define, and recognize the choices and contributions in promoting personal, family, and community well-being.

Medium: Visual Arts

Ariadne Grace_ACC

Express your style! with Ariadne Grace

Students will learn how flow, gesture and isolation can help their bodies express their feelings to others. They will celebrate and express their unique individuality and ability to connect with others, and then see how their own individuality makes the ‘whole’ more beautiful, affirming their sense of belonging.

Medium: Dance

Luciana Proano_ACC

Folklore Dance with Luciana Proaño

Starting with an individual seed movement, students will collaborate to create a sequence of movements and a full choreography to demonstrate their class culture.

Medium: Dance

Jen Hernandez_ACC

Line of Place with Jen Hernandez

Students will use a variety of materials and techniques to create artwork that communicates an idea. They will choose an idea to communicate that is unique to them or one that is collective and relates to a larger community. Students will create a composition by choosing between diverse options. They will choose safe ways to use materials and choose materials to make art that best communicate their ideas. Their work will be informed by the place they are from, which holds many stories, cultures and histories.

Medium: Visual Arts

Jill Giedt_ACC

Ocean Waves with Jill Giedt

In this module, students will explore the connection between their emotions and the world around them through movement. They will learn to identify various emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and calmness, and express these feelings by associating them with the waves of an ocean—gentle ripples, crashing waves, and calm seas.

Medium: Dance

Dennis J Dove_ACC

Rhythm and Motion with Dennis J Dove

Students will learn about rhythm, find their unique rhythm voice, and compose a rhythm beat. Throughout the lesson, students will build a sense of mindfulness and respect for themselves, their peers, and their instruments.

Medium: Music

Jolly Wrapper_ACC

Self Expression Thorugh Words with Jolly Wrapper

Students will learn to express their thoughts and emotions creatively by writing and performing their spoken word poetry. They will explore the art of rhythm, rhyme, and storytelling, using their voices and words to communicate their ideas confidently. The focus will be on self-expression, creativity, and collaboration, helping students connect with their peers through the vulnerability of sharing personal poetry.

Medium: Music

Eric Braman_ACC

Unpunctuated Scenes with Eric Braman

Students will engage in an improv game to practice collaboration through a listening, observation, and response exercise. They will then work on short scenes in pairs to explore how punctuation can change the meaning and tone of a story. The lesson will result in a final performance of a short script that combines the ideas and contributions of the group members.

Medium: Theatre

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