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Students research art analysis by creating a mural in their class. In this artistic expression lesson, students research the work of Keith Haring and discuss his personal style and how it reflected body movement. Students utilize paints and scaffolding to create their own murals based on swimming.

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keith haring, swimming

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human movement, keith haring, mural painting, swimmers, swimming, english language arts
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Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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