Curriculum Development in Art Education

Incorporating Art, Architecture, Geometry, and History

Curriculum Guide and Citywide Art Conference

 

Useful Resources

Websites for teaching architecture:

University of California, Berkeley Library
UC Berkeley's resource bank for teaching architecture.
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/teachingarch.html

Archkidecture
Kid-friendly website on architecture.
http://www.archkidecture.org/
 
National Building Museum
Official site for the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.
http://www.nbm.org
 
Washington Architectural Foundation
Foundation that provides education and resources in order to 'build a better city.'
http://www.wafonline.org/
 
Yazoo Mills
Resource for purchasing tubes to use in activities.
http://www.yazoomills.com

PaperMart
Resource for purchasing cardboard to use in activities.
http://www.papermart.com
 

Art websites:

National Art Education Association.
Non-profit network of art educators.
http://www.naea-reston.org/

Arts Edge: Kennedy Center
National Arts and Education Network.
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/
 
National Standards for Arts Education
Standards for arts education across different disciplines and grade levels.
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/teach/standards.cfm


Lesson planning websites:
 
Education World
Articles, lessons, and resources.
http://www.education-world.com/

Scholastic, Inc.
Book clubs, teacher resources, lessons.
http://www.scholastic.com/

Ed Helper
Teacher lessons and handouts (some materials subscription-based).
http://www.edhelper.com/

Lesson Plans Page
Lesson planning database.
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/

Sites for Teachers
List of useful links for educators.
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/