• Four key sections that organize the instruction of each lesson: Prepare, Teach, Assess, Close
• Point-of-use support on every page
• Compare and contrast Venn diagrams
• Ideas for extending each lesson
• Vocabulary in English and Spanish
• Numerous teaching options, including inquiry, differentiated instruction, extensions computer variations, and more
• Strategies for using text and images effectively
• Additional background on art and artists

• At-a-glance planning
• Suggested pacing
• Lesson-by-lesson objectives
• List of the art forms students will be exploring in each studio experience
• Supply lists for each lesson
• A preview of the fine art for the Write About Art and Art Criticism exercises
• Unit vocabulary list

• Four key sections that organize the instruction of each lesson: Prepare, Teach, Assess, Close
• Point-of-use support on every page
• Suggested pacing
• Strategies for using text and images effectively
• Inquiry-based activities to challenge learners
• Studio evaluation criteria
• Critical thinking exercises
• Support for differentiated instruction
• Cross-curricular connections, including English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music, and more

• Studio Exploration Rubrics provide a clear evaluation and assessment structure for student work
• Connections Across the Arts provide expressive opportunities for assessment
• Unit Performance Tasks offer material, perception, and reflection-based assessments
• Unit Concepts Rubric allows for clear assessment of specific unit objectives

Teacher’s Edition: Table of Contents
How to Use This Program
Letter from the Authors
A New Standard in Middle School Art Programs
The Program at a Glance
How the Student Book Is Organized
How a Student Book Unit Is Organized
How a Teacher’s Edition Unit Is Organized
Technology and Multimedia
Walkthrough: Teacher’s Edition Unit Structure
Unit Preview
Unit Resource
Unit Planning Guide
Unit Overview
Lesson 1: Exploring the Unit Theme
Lesson 2: Skills and Techniques
Lesson 3: Studio Exploration
Lesson 4: Art History and Traditions
Lesson 5: Global View
Lesson 6: Studio Exploration
Connections & Vocabulary and Content Review
Studio Exploration Rubrics and Summative Assessment
The Student Book
Student Book Contents
An Introduction to Art
Unit 1: Art and Messages
Unit 2: Art and Daily Life
Unit 3: Art and Belonging
Unit 4: Art and Places
Unit 5: Art and Nature
Unit 6: Art and Change
Unit 7: Art and Celebration
Unit 8: Art and Making a Difference
Unit 9: Art and New Directions
Student Handbook
Artist Guide
Index
Teacher’s Reference
National Standards
Professional Development
Art in the School Curriculum
Developing Art Contest
Managing the Artroom
Resources

This comprehensive video takes you through a complete chapter of A Personal Journey, providing a complete overview of the lessons and teacher support provided in Explorations in Art Middle School. Teacher content includes connections to language arts and core academic subjects, comprehensive differentiated instruction, and practical teaching tips.