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Community Arts Showcase ActivityCommunity Arts Showcase Activity
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Teaching Tolerance
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6th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Community Arts Showcase

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An art showcase encourages class members to explore the themes of social justice and tolerance. They create an original artwork, engage in group discussions, and journal writing. The art gallery also provides a chance for families and the community to participate in the discussion of social issues as well.

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Concepts

building community, school community, art forms, art appreciation, social art, social justice, social awareness, social activism, tolerance, social-emotional learning, casel

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Pair learners with art students to create collaborative pieces
  • Have the art teacher instruct students on basic art techniques 

Classroom Considerations

  • Instructor must arrange a location within the school or community to host the art showcase

Pros

  • The lesson is project-based, which creates self-learning opportunities 
  • Resource is adaptable to multiple grade levels and abilities 

Cons

  • None

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