Activities for Creating Pictures and Poetry As there are minimal resources for the Visual Arts K-7, they are listed in this one file A-Z
Resources are also available for: Dance K-7, Drama K-7 and Music K-7.
Activities for Creating Pictures and Poetry
Author(s): Briggs; Chuchman
General Description: Book links artists and poets around a theme. Provides one example of their work to explicitly illustrate the theme. It includes an introduction, background notes, biographies, and activities.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: K-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
195 Allstate Parkway
Markham, ON L3R 4T8
Tel: 1-800-387-9776 Fax: (905) 477-9179
Price: $22.95 Order Number: 87192-2738
Adventures in Art
Author(s): Chapman, Laura
General Description: Multilevel program combines studio activities, perceptual awareness, art appreciation, and art history. At the Kindergarten level there is a teacher's guide, 52 small art reproductions and 22 large how-to posters. For each level there is a thematically organized student text and a teacher's wraparound edition. Includes overhead transparencies, two sets of large reproductions with teacher's guides, and a set of 30 slides keyed to the textbook lessons. Companion resources are A World of Images (Grade 7) and Art: Images and Ideas (Grade 8). Please see their separate annotations for further information.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: K-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
195 Allstate Parkway
Markham, ON
L3R 4T8
Tel: 1-800-387-9776 Fax: (905) 477-9179
Price: (not available) Order Number: (not available)
Animation
for Kids: How to Make Your Cartoons Move!
General Description: Twelve-minute video demonstrates how to produce animated cartoon movies through flipbooks and other motion picture devices using readily available materials. Accompanying study guide includes questions and activities.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 2-6 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
BC Learning Connection
#4 - 8755 Ash Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6T3
Phone: (604) 324-7752
Fax:
(604) 324-1844
or toll-free: 1-800-884-2366
Price: $20.00 Order Number: VA0027
The Art Experience
Author(s): Ryder, Willet
General Description: Book is collection of 72 art activities divided into three themes: "Exploring the self," "The world around us," and "Adventures in design." Activities include old and new ideas. Presumes teacher has an art specialist background.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 4-6 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Gage Educational Publishing Co. (Scarborough)
164 Commander Boulevard
Scarborough, ON
M1S 3C7
Tel: 1-800-465-0373 Fax: (416) 293-9009
Price: $19.95 Order Number: 0-673-463532
Art First Nations: Tradition and Innovation
Author(s): Zuk; Bergland
General Description: Multilevel resource package integrates First Nations studies into arts programs. Two professional resource books feature units on art and artists organized by region (e.g., southwest, arctic, plains). Units have "Seeing" and "Making" sections. Includes two sets of large posters featuring First Nations art.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 2-9 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Art Image Publications/Éditions l'Image de l'art
C.P. 159, succ. E Suite 405-6300, avenue du Parc
Montréal, QC
H2T 3A7
Tel: (514) 495-1222 Fax: (514) 272-6058
Price: Kits: $110.00 Teacher's Guides: $29.00 each Order Number: (not available)
Art From Many Hands: Multicultural Art Projects
Author(s): Schuman, Jo Miles
General Description: Illustrated book provides activities to explore traditional arts and crafts from many cultures and countries, including West Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Each section provides information on the cultural context of the art form and techniques.
Caution: Activity on pages 206-207 suggesting doing "Buffalo Dance" could be considered inappropriate use of a cultural ceremony. No safety considerations regarding use of mat knife on page 32.
Audience:
General
ESL - activities explore cultural arts and crafts
Category: Professional Reference
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 2-10 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
195 Allstate Parkway
Markham, ON
L3R 4T8
Tel: 1-800-387-9776 Fax: (905) 477-9179
Price: $29.50 Order Number: 87192-1502
Art Image Preschool - Animals in the Wild
Author(s): Thompson, C.
General Description: Five reproductions of art painted by various masters introduce the diverse world of wild animals as a subject of artistic interpretation. Accompanying teacher's guide contains activities, discussions, learning centres, biographical notes, and evaluation strategies. This resource kit is one of five recommended units in the series Art Image Preschool.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: K-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Art Image Publications/Éditions l'Image de l'art
C.P. 159, succ. E Suite 405-6300, avenue du Parc
Montréal, QC
H2T 3A7
Tel: (514) 495-1222 Fax: (514) 272-6058
Price: $39.00 Order Number: 2-921580-5060/PS104
Art Image Preschool - Children Together
Author(s): Thompson, C.
General Description: Five reproductions of art painted by various masters introduce human togetherness, particularly in children, as a subject of artistic interpretation. Accompanying teacher's guide contains activities, discussions, learning centres, biographical notes, and evaluation strategies. This resource kit is one of five recommended units in the series Art Image Preschool.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context Image-Development and Design Strategies Materials, Technologies, and Processes Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: K-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Art Image Publications/Éditions l'Image de l'art
C.P. 159, succ. E Suite 405-6300, avenue du Parc
Montréal, QC H2T 3A7
Tel: (514) 495-1222 Fax: (514) 272-6058
Price: $39.00 Order Number: 2-921580-90-X/PS105
Art Image Preschool - Pets are Part of Our Lives
Author(s): Thompson, C.
General Description: Five reproductions of art painted by various masters introduce the world of pets as a subject of artistic interpretation. Accompanying teacher's guide contains activities, discussions, learning centres, biographical notes, and evaluation strategies. This resource kit is one of five recommended units in the series Art Image Preschool.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: K-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Art Image Publications/Éditions l'Image de l'art
C.P. 159, succ. E Suite 405-6300, avenue du Parc
Montréal, QC
H2T 3A7
Tel: (514) 495-1222 Fax: (514) 272-6058
Price: $39.00 Order Number: 2-921580-48-9/PS102
Art Image Preschool - Portraits are Images of People
Author(s): Thompson, C.
General Description: Five reproductions of art painted by various masters introduce human figures as a subject of artistic interpretation. Accompanying teacher's guide contains activities, discussions, learning centres, biographical notes, and evaluation strategies. This resource kit is one of five recommended units in the series Art Image Preschool.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: K-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Art Image Publications/Éditions l'Image de l'art
C.P. 159, succ. E Suite 405-6300, avenue du Parc
Montréal, QC
H2T 3A7
Tel: (514) 495-1222 Fax: (514) 272-6058
Price: $39.00 Order Number: 2-921580-49-7/PS103
Art Image Preschool - Shapes, Colors and Stories
Author(s): Thompson, C.
General Description: Five reproductions of art painted by various 20th-century masters introduce the role and importance of shapes for conveying ideas and stories in art. Accompanying teacher's guide contains activities, discussions, learning centres, biographical notes, and evaluation strategies. This resource kit is one of five recommended units in the series Art Image Preschool.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level:K-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Art Image Publications/Éditions l'Image de l'art
C.P. 159, succ. E Suite 405-6300, avenue du Parc
Montréal, QC
H2T 3A7
Tel: (514) 495-1222 Fax: (514) 272-6058
Price: $39.00 Order Number: 2-921580-47-0/PS101
Art in the Making
Author(s): Riddell, Bruce
General Description: Illustrated resource book explores the vocabulary and scope of art concepts, materials, and methods. Topics include perception, aesthetic appreciation, communication, personal expression, and technical knowledge. Includes numerous activity suggestions.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 2-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Gage Educational Publishing Co. (Scarborough)
164 Commander Boulevard
Scarborough, ON
M1S 3C7
Tel: 1-800-465-0373 Fax: (416) 293-9009
Price: $32.25 Order Number: 0701616229
Art Key Stage 1
Author(s): Adams, Ron
General Description: British teacher's resource book and pupil resource provide drawing activities that make multidisciplinary links to mathematics and technologies and encourage students to record personal experiences. The guide is organized by theme and media. Reproducible pupil resource supports activities.
Audience:
General
Gifted - opportunities for extension
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: K-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Bacon & Hughes
13 Deerlane Ave.
Nepean, ON
K2E 6W7
Tel: 1-800-563-2468 Fax: (613) 226-8121
Price:
Pupil Resource: $29.95
Teacher's Resource Book: $22.95
Order Number:
Pupil Resource: T16246
Teacher's Resource Book: T16238
Art Key Stage 2
Author(s): Adams, Ron
General Description: British teacher's resource book and pupil resource provide drawing activities that encourage students to record and observe personal environments and experiences. The guide is organized by theme and media. Reproducible pupil resource supports activities.
Audience:
General
Gifted - opportunities for extension
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: 4-7 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Bacon & Hughes
13 Deerlane Ave.
Nepean, ON
K2E 6W7
Tel: 1-800-563-2468 Fax: (613) 226-8121
Price:
Pupil Resource: $29.95
Teacher's Resource Book: $22.95
Order Number:
Pupil Resource: T16475
Teacher's Resource Book: T16467
By The Sea/Woodland
General Description: Thirty-minute two-program video provides a stimulus for outdoor art activities and for the use and assembly of found objects. Children are shown working creatively with materials found at the seashore and in the woods.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 4-7 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
BC Learning Connection
#4 - 8755 Ash Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6T3
Phone: (604) 324-7752
Fax:
(604) 324-1844
or toll-free: 1-800-884-2366
Price: $21.00 Order Number: VA0038
Cartooning for Kids
Author(s): Lightfoot, Marge
General Description: Illustrated how-to book on cartooning shows strategies for image development and using materials and processes. It describes some elements and principles of design and explains writing techniques for comic strips in terms of structure. Extensions include simple animation, greeting card and poster design, and T-shirt painting.
Audience:
General
Gifted - opportunities for extension
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 4-7 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Firefly Books Ltd.
250 Sparks Avenue
Willowdale, ON M2H 2S4
Tel: 1-800-387-6192 Fax: (416) 499-8313
Price: $8.96 Order Number: 0-920775-84-5
Cel Mates
General Description: Twelve-minute colour video explores the works of three Canadian animators, using humour and clips from cartoons. Engaging format reveals the steps in animation, from storyboarding, line testing, and inking to cel creation and filming.
Audience:
General
Gifted - opportunities for extension
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: 6-12 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
BC Learning Connection
#4 - 8755 Ash Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6T3
Phone: (604) 324-7752
Fax:
(604) 324-1844
or toll-free: 1-800-884-2366
Price: $21.95 Order Number: VA0039
Claywork - Form and Idea in Ceramic Design, Third Edition
Author(s): Nigrosh, Leon
General Description: Illustrated book covers all aspects of working in clay, from basic construction to computer-assisted clay design and laser firing. It includes step-by-step projects, historical and cultural references, design processes, and some image-development examples. Addresses health and safety concerns.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 4-11 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
195 Allstate Parkway
Markham, ON
L3R 4T8
Tel: 1-800-387-9776 Fax: (905) 477-9179
Price: $65.00 Order Number: 87192-2851
Color with Stephen Quiller
General Description: Eighteen-minute video introduces colour concepts and how different colour combinations are used. Students are led through step-by-step demonstration sessions. The film concludes with the painting of a landscape in neutral tones.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 7-9 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
BC Learning Connection
#4 - 8755 Ash Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6T3
Phone: (604) 324-7752
Fax:
(604) 324-1844
or toll-free: 1-800-884-2366
Price: $20.00 Order Number: VA0017
Come Look With Me: Animals in Art
Author(s): Blizzard, Gladys S.
General Description: Book explores animal imagery in art through 12 reproductions ranging from realistic to abstract. Questions for class discussion and an in-depth description of the artists and their styles accompany each reproduction.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Grade Level: 2-6 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Monarch Books of Canada Limited
5000 Dufferin Street
Downsview, ON
M3H 5T5
Tel: 1-800-404-7404 Fax: (416) 736-1702
Price: $21.95 Order Number: 0565660137
Come Look With Me: Exploring Landscape Art With Children
Author(s): Blizzard, Gladys S.
General Description: Book explores landscapes in art through 12 reproductions that introduce a wide treatment of artistic styles, from traditional realism to abstraction and photo realism. General questions and an in-depth description of the artists and their styles accompany each reproduction.
Caution: Henri Rousseau's depiction of a lion devouring a leopard may upset some students.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Grade Level: 2-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Monarch Books of Canada Limited
5000 Dufferin Street Downsview, ON M3H 5T5
Tel: 1-800-404-7404 Fax: (416) 736-1702
Price: $21.95 Order Number: 0934738955
Conflict Through the Eyes of Artists
Author(s): Richardson, Wendy; Richardson, Jack
General Description: Book presents a thematic look at conflict through a selection of 20 artworks representing historical to contemporary times. It briefly profiles the artists and discusses each piece.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context
Grade Level: 6-8 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Irwin Publishing
1800 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, ON
L4K 2P3
Tel: (905) 660-0611 Fax: (905) 660-0676
Price: $20.96 Order Number: 431-009-783
Diego Rivera
Author(s): Venezia, Mike
General Description: Book chronicles the life and works of this great Mexican artist through engaging text, art reproductions, and cartoon illustrations.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context
Grade Level: 2-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Nelson Canada
1120 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, ON
M1K 5G4
Tel: 1-800-268-2222 Fax: (416) 752-9365 or 752-9646
Price: $17.50 Order Number: 05160-22997
Down Town
Author(s): Somerville; Ulph
General Description: Seventeen double-sided, laminated British display cards feature images of downtown and city life by various artists. An information sidebar accompanies each image. The reverse side contains an explanation of the difficulties and means of achieving the artistic and visual effect, and includes suggestions for activities.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 6-10 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Addison-Wesley Publishers Limited
26 Prince Andrew Place P.O. Box 580
Don Mills, ON
M3C 2T8
Tel: (416) 447-5101 Fax: (416) 443-0948
Price: $50.58 Order Number: 0050044664
Experimenting with Art: 25 Easy-to-Teach Lessons in Design and Color
Author(s): Wolfersperger, S.K.; Carlston, E.
General Description: Illustrated book helps students understand how an artist uses design and colour concepts to create a work of art. Each lesson first explains the concept to be explored, then suggests experiments, and finally provides extension and enrichment projects.
Caution: Rubber cement usage (page 30) may not be appropriate for elementary students.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 2-8 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Gage Educational Publishing Co. (Scarborough)
164 Commander Boulevard
Scarborough, ON
M1S 3C7
Tel: 1-800-465-0373 Fax: (416) 293-9009
Price: $19.95 Order Number: 0-673-464113
Eyewitness Film Kit
Author(s): Platt, Richard; Bradbury, Elise
General Description: Resource kit comprises a student text, teacher's book, wall chart, 12 reproducible project planner cards, and eight help cards on film and filmmaking. Guides students through the process of making their own films.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: 6-8 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Irwin Publishing
1800 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, ON
L4K 2P3
Tel: (905) 660-0611 Fax: (905) 660-0676
Price: $99.96 Order Number: 0-7725-20593
Focus Visual Education
Author(s): Laing; McIntosh; MacQueen
General Description: Two packages each contain 24 large colour reproductions and a teacher's guide. One side of the reproductions contains a visual stimulus to generate discussion and investigation. The reverse side provides experiences and activities related to the stimulus. Teacher's guides provide discussion, investigation, and evaluation suggestions.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: K-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Addison-Wesley Publishers Limited
26 Prince Andrew Place P.O. Box 580
Don Mills, ON
M3C 2T8
Tel: (416) 447-5101 Fax: (416) 443-0948
Price: $113.00 each Order Number: Pack A: 0050045008 Pack B: 0050044974
Food Through the Eyes of Artists
Author(s): Richardson, Wendy; Richardson, Jack
General Description: Book presents a thematic look at food through a selection of 20 artworks representing historical to contemporary times. It briefly profiles the artists and discusses each piece.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context
Grade Level: 6-8 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Irwin Publishing
1800 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, ON
L4K 2P3
Tel: (905) 660-0611 Fax: (905) 660-0676
Price: $20.96 Order Number: 431-009-775
Fun-Tastic Collages
Author(s): Thurman, Mark
General Description: Illustrated how-to text provides 14 hands-on projects dealing with collage, drawing techniques, perspectives, and lettering. Includes some elements of design in the discussions on techniques, design, processes, and image development.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 4-7 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Pembroke Publishers
638 Hood Road
Markham, ON
L3R 3K9
Tel: 1-800-997-9807 Fax: (905) 477-3691
Price: $4.95 Order Number: 0-921217-83-8
Georgia O'Keeffe
Author(s): Venezia, Mike
General Description: Book chronicles the life and works of this great American artist through engaging text, art reproductions, and cartoon illustrations.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context
Grade Level: 2-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Nelson Canada
1120 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, ON
M1K 5G4
Tel: 1-800-268-2222 Fax: (416) 752-9365 or 752-9646
Price: $17.50 Order Number: 05160-22790
Good Earth Art
Author(s): Kohl, MaryAnn F.; Gainer, Cindy
General Description: Book features a large collection of art projects based on environmental topics. Units are divided into media categories that emphasize environmentally friendly processes, materials, and recycled media. An extensive resource guide provides useful material tips.
Caution: Text does not adequately address common-sense safety concerns; some processes may not be suitable for the intended audience without modification of safety considerations.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: K-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Monarch Books of Canada Limited
5000 Dufferin Street
Downsview, ON
M3H 5T5
Tel: 1-800-404-7404 Fax: (416) 736-1702
Price: $19.95 Order Number: 0935607013
Hooray for Clay! Unique Clay Activities for Young Children
Author(s): Conklin-Thompson, Susan
General Description: Book contains activities for using clay. Each section builds skills in a sequential manner and features questions that can be used to extend thinking and creativity for evaluation.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: K-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Gage Educational Publishing Co. (Scarborough)
164 Commander Boulevard
Scarborough, ON
M1S 3C7
Tel: 1-800-465-0373 Fax: (416) 293-9009
Price: $11.95 Order Number: 673-382249
How to Plan Your Drawings
Author(s): Thurman, Mark
General Description: Illustrated book provides a series of drawing activities that encourage research and exploration of the artist's viewpoint. Chapters cover perspective, illustration, cartooning, and layout.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 4-10 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Pembroke Publishers
638 Hood Road
Markham, ON
L3R 3K9
Tel: 1-800-997-9807 Fax: (905) 477-3691
Price: $4.95 Order Number: 0-921217-84-6
I Can Make Puppets
Author(s): Wallace, Mary
General Description: Illustrated book shows the step-by-step process for creating 17 easy and attractive puppets. Uses inexpensive, recycled, and easy-to-find supplies.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: 2-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Firefly Books Ltd.
250 Sparks Avenue
Willowdale, ON
M2H 2S4
Tel: 1-800-387-6192 Fax: (416) 499-8313
Price: $5.36 Order Number: 1-895688-20-5
I Want to Be an Artist
General Description: Fifteen-minute video introduces students to art careers and art-related fields, including art gallery owner, restoration artist, art teacher, computer artist, photographer, and fashion designer.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context
Grade Level: 2-6 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
BC Learning Connection
#4 - 8755 Ash Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6T3
Phone: (604) 324-7752
Fax:
(604) 324-1844
or toll-free: 1-800-884-2366
Price: $20.00 Order Number: VA0018
Imagine
and Me Kit
Author(s): Aubin, Isabelle ... (et al.)
General Description: Resource presents learning activities in a transdisciplinary model of the Fine Arts curriculum. Includes two teacher's guides with two audio cassettes; student book with audio cassette; 255 supplementary items; and one large, purple puppet named Imagine. The program is thematically structured.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: K-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Art Image Publications/Éditions l'Image de l'art
C.P. 159, succ. E Suite 405-6300, avenue du Parc
Montréal, QC
H2T 3A7
Tel: (514) 495-1222 Fax: (514) 272-6058
Price: $329.00 Order Number: 2-92-1370-77-8
An Introduction to Acrylics
Author(s): Smith, Ray
General Description: Illustrated book provides a thorough introduction to the medium of acrylic painting, encompassing materials, techniques, design principles, composition, and presentation.
Caution: Does not adapt classroom projects or deal with classroom studio use and safety.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 6-11 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (Ont.)
1870 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, ON
M1P 2J7
Tel: 1-800-567-3800 Fax: (416) 299-2539
Price: $12.03 Order Number: 0-13-098740-9
An Introduction to Drawing
Author(s): Horton, James
General Description: Illustrated book provides an in-depth introduction to drawing. Features units on materials and drawing techniques.
Caution: Safety concerns must be addressed by the teacher.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 6-11 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (Ont.)
1870 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, ON
M1P 2J7
Tel: 1-800-567-3800 Fax: (416) 299-2539
Price: $12.03 Order Number: 0-13-123902-3
An Introduction to Pastels
Author(s): Wright, Michael
General Description: Illustrated book addresses the processes and techniques for using pastels. Units cover materials and techniques: composition, sketching, colour, dry and wet blending, mixing media, and how to use oil and chalk pastel.
Caution:Requires the teacher to address safety processes not listed in the text, specifically regarding inhalation of dust and use of turpentine.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 7-11 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (Ont.)
1870 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, ON
M1P 2J7
Tel: 1-800-567-3800 Fax: (416) 299-2539
Price: $12.03 Order Number: 0-13-098765-4
Jackson Pollock
Author(s): Venezia, Mike
General Description: Book chronicles the life and works of this great American artist through engaging text, art reproductions, and cartoon illustrations.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context
Grade Level: 2-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Nelson Canada
1120 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, ON
M1K 5G4
Tel: 1-800-268-2222 Fax: (416) 752-9365 or 752-9646
Price: $17.50 Order Number: 05160-22989
Journeys and Expeditions Through the Eyes of Artists
Author(s): Richardson, Wendy; Richardson, Jack
General Description: Book presents a thematic look at journeys and expeditions through a selection of 20 artworks representing historical to contemporary times. It briefly profiles the artists and discusses each piece.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context
Grade Level: 6-7 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Irwin Publishing
1800 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, ON L4K 2P3
Tel: (905) 660-0611 Fax: (905) 660-0676
Price: $20.96 Order Number: 431-009-821
Maskmaking with Paper with Peggy Flores
General Description: Twenty-minute video introduces maskmaking with card and paper. Shows the instructor creating simple and more complex masks in a structured, easy-to-follow manner.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: 4-8 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
BC Learning Connection
#4 - 8755 Ash Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6T3
Phone: (604) 324-7752
Fax:
(604) 324-1844
or toll-free: 1-800-884-2366
Price: $20.00 Order Number: VA0019
Meet the Masterpieces
Author(s): Chertok; Hirshfeld; Roth
General Description:
Eight paintings in double-sided poster format and a reference book introduce art
appreciation. The book discusses each painting and artist and also provides activities and
extensions. Each chapter has a visual timeline orienting the work of art in history.
Audience:
General
Gifted - could be used individually for enrichment
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 2-5 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Scholastic Canada Ltd. (Ont)|
123 Newkirk Road
Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 3G5
Tel: 1-800-268-3860 Fax: (905) 883-1684
Price: $19.99 Order Number: 0590-49212-8
Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase
General Description: Award-winning nine-minute video is an animated survey of 20th-century paintings and art movements. Highlights the evolution of one movement in art history to another. It employs a montage of music, sound effects, and quotations.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: 5-12 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
BC Learning Connection
#4 - 8755 Ash Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6T3
Phone: (604) 324-7752
Fax:
(604) 324-1844
or toll-free: 1-800-884-2366
Price: $20.00 Order Number: VA0015
Mudworks: Creative Clay, Dough and Modeling Experiences
Author(s): Kohl, MaryAnn F.
General Description: Book is a compendium of recipes for creating many modelling materials using readily available products. Although there are some suggestions for the use of a few of the modelling materials, many are simply for student exploration and creation. Requires teacher direction.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: K-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Monarch Books of Canada Limited
5000 Dufferin Street
Downsview, ON
M3H 5T5
Tel: 1-800-404-7404 Fax: (416) 736-1702
Price: $19.95 Order Number: 0935607021
Multi-Arts
Resource Guide
General Description: Collection of highly detailed lessons covers puppetry, collage, movement, printmaking, theatre arts, and self concepts. Two accompanying videos demonstrate each lesson.
Audience:
General
Blind/Visual Impairments - suggestions for inclusion
Autistic - suggestions for inclusion
Attention Deficit Disorders - suggestions for inclusion
Severe Behaviour Disorders - suggestions for inclusion
Category: Professional Reference
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: K-7 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Very Special Arts Massachusetts
Second Floor, 2 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Tel: (617) 350-7713 Fax: (617) 482-4298
Price: $105.00 U.S. Funds Order Number: (not available)
My First Paint Book
Author(s): Sirrett, Dawn
General Description: Illustrated book offers arts and crafts projects that can be produced with paint, including printmaking, T-shirt painting, collage, dioramas, and papier m‰chŽ. Some projects require adult supervision.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: 2-7 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Irwin Publishing
1800 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, ON
L4K 2P3
Tel: (905) 660-0611 Fax: (905) 660-0676
Price: $13.56 Order Number: 0-7737-27779
Oxford Primary Art Series
Author(s): Binch, Norman
General Description: British teacher's guide and six student books introduce the elements, principles, processes, and practices of art. Each student book features visual examples of one theme: "Myself," "Where I live," "Nature," "Storytelling," "Travelling," and "Modern art." The teacher's guide outlines how to plan an art curriculum.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Grade Level: K-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Oxford University Press (Ontario)
70 Wynford Drive
Don Mills, ON
M3C 1J9
Tel: 1-800-387-8020 Fax: (416) 441-0345
Price:
Student Books: $5.65 each
Teacher's Guide: $56.95
Order Number:
Student Books: (not available)
Teacher's Guide: 0-19-834829-0
A Painter's Palette: A Collection of Painting Activities for Intermediate
Grades
Author(s): McCoubrey, Sharon
General Description: Book features 20 illustrated painting lessons. Each lesson includes project title, topic category, specified learning outcomes, materials list, directions, evaluation points, and extensions.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 4-8 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Creative Curriculum Incorporated
#815 - 456 Moberly Road
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 4L7
Tel: (604) 876-6682 Fax: (604) 876-6682
Price: $28.00 Order Number: (not available)
Painters
Author(s): Conlon, Laura
General Description: Book presents a clear introduction to the work, role, and materials of the painter. Full-page colour photography supports a clearly written and logically organized text.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: 2-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Saunders Book Company
P.O. Box 308
Collingwood, ON
L9Y 3Z7
Tel: 1-800-461-9120 Fax: (705) 445-9569
Price: $14.95 Order Number: 1-57-1030654
Paul Gauguin
Author(s): Venezia, Mike
General Description: Book chronicles the life and works of this great French artist through engaging text, art reproductions, and cartoon illustrations.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context
Grade Level: 2-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Nelson Canada
1120 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, ON
M1K 5G4
Tel: 1-800-268-2222 Fax: (416) 752-9365 or 752-9646
Price: $17.50 Order Number: 05160-22954
Photography
General Description: Twenty-six-minute video explains the process of photography and how it is used in both art and science. It explains basic theories of light in relation to photography with easy-to-understand diagrams. Students are shown the history of photography and how to construct a camera obscura using simple materials.
Audience:
General
Gifted - suitable for enrichment
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: 5-7 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
BC Learning Connection
#4 - 8755 Ash Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6T3
Phone: (604) 324-7752
Fax:
(604) 324-1844
or toll-free: 1-800-884-2366
Price: $21.00 Order Number: VA0004
The Picture Resources Pack
Author(s): Clement; Page
General Description: Twenty-four large colour reproductions of display artwork feature works by both male and female artists, representing Celtic through modern times. Includes discussion questions on the back of each card. Accompanying British teacher's manual includes art and artist information, activities, and evaluation. Companion to Primary Art Series, which is listed separately.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 2-3 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Addison-Wesley Publishers Limited
26 Prince Andrew Place P.O. Box 580
Don Mills, ON
M3C 2T8
Tel: (416) 447-5101 Fax: (416) 443-0948
Price:
Teacher's Manual: $25.93
Picture Cards: $128.31
Order Number:
Teacher's Manual: 0050051261
Picture Cards: 0050050834
Pieter Bruegel
Author(s): Venezia, Mike
General Description: Book chronicles the life and works of this great artist through engaging text, art reproductions, and cartoon illustrations.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context
Grade Level: 2-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Nelson Canada
1120 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, ON
M1K 5G4
Tel: 1-800-268-2222 Fax: (416) 752-9365 or 752-9646
Price: $17.50 Order Number: 05160-22792
Portraits
Author(s): Somerville; Ulph
General Description: Seventeen double-sided laminated display cards feature images of people by various artists. An information sidebar accompanies each image. The reverse side explains the difficulties and means of achieving the artistic and visual effect, and includes suggestions for activities. Lacks portraits by women artists.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 6-10 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Addison-Wesley Publishers Limited
26 Prince Andrew Place P.O. Box 580
Don Mills, ON
M3C 2T8
Tel: (416) 447-5101 Fax: (416) 443-0948
Price: $50.58 Order Number: 0050044613
Primary Art Series
Author(s): Clement; Page
General Description: Series of three British teacher's guides, Principles and Practice in Art, Investigating and Making in Art, and Knowledge and Understanding in Art, focus on image making; personal, social, cultural, and historical contexts; and the development of ideas and concepts in art. Companion resource is The Picture Resources Pack, which is listed separately.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: K-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Addison-Wesley Publishers Limited
26 Prince Andrew Place P.O. Box 580
Don Mills, ON
M3C 2T8
Tel: (416) 447-5101 Fax: (416) 443-0948
Price:
Investigating...: $55.21
Knowledge...: $44.16
Principles...: $44.16
Order Number:
Investigating...: 00-500-508-50
Knowledge...: 00-500-508-69
Principles...: 00-500-508-26
Salvador Dali
Author(s): Venezia, Mike
General Description: Book chronicles the life and works of this great Spanish artist through engaging text, art reproductions, and cartoon illustrations.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context
Grade Level: 2-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Nelson Canada
1120 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, ON
M1K 5G4
Tel: 1-800-268-2222 Fax: (416) 752-9365 or 752-9646
Price: $17.50 Order Number: 05160-22960
Science Arts
Author(s): Kohl, MaryAnn; Potter, Jean
General Description: Illustrated book uses simple, exploratory science projects to teach basic science concepts through art. Topics address the following: water and air, light and sight, motion and energy, reaction and matter, and nature and earth. Includes suggestions for variations or extensions.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: K-4 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Monarch Books of Canada Limited
5000 Dufferin Street
Downsview, ON
M3H 5T5
Tel: 1-800-404-7404 Fax: (416) 736-1702
Price: $19.95 Order Number: 0935607048
Scribble Art
Author(s): Kohl, MaryAnn F.
General Description: Art ideas guide, organized by materials and processes, offers numerous lessons based on accessible materials. The table of contents cross-references lessons by media, safety concerns, preparation and planning time, and difficulty. Emphasizes process rather than product.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: 4-5 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Monarch Books of Canada Limited
5000 Dufferin Street
Downsview, ON
M3H 5T5
Tel: 1-800-404-7404 Fax: (416) 736-1702
Price: $19.95 Order Number: 0935607056
Stencil It!
Author(s): Buckingham, Sandra
General Description: Illustrated book provides instructions in the art of stencilling. Focusses on materials, basic techniques, and application. Where applicable, notes safety concerns and tips.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): |
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 7-8 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Firefly Books Ltd.
250 Sparks Avenue
Willowdale, ON
M2H 2S4
Tel: 1-800-387-6192 Fax: (416) 499-8313
Price: $8.96 Order Number: 0-921820-73-9
Understanding Art
Author(s): Mittler; Regans
General Description: Student text, wraparound teacher's edition, and teacher's resource binder explore an array of media and imagery, with emphasis on world cultures and art history. Teacher's material includes lessons, activities, overhead examples, and tests. Companion resource is Exploring Art, which is listed separately in the IRP for Visual Arts 8-10.
Audience:
General
ESL - teacher's guide provides suggestions for adaptations
Gifted - teacher's guide provides suggestions for adaptations
LD - teacher's guide provides suggestions for adaptations
ID (Mild) - teacher's guide provides suggestions for adaptations
Blind and Visual Impairments - teacher's guide provides suggestions for adaptations
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 7-9 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. (Ontario)
300 Water Street
Whitby, ON
L1N 9B6
Tel: 1-800-565-5758 (orders only) Fax: (905) 430-5020
Price:
Student Edition: $57.97
Teacher's Wraparound Edition: $59.04
Teacher's Resource Binder: $131.20
Order Number:
Student Edition: 0-02-662286-6
Teacher's Wraparound Edition: 0-02-662287-4
Teacher's Resource Binder: 0-02-662288-2
Video in Focus: A Guide to Viewing and Producing Video
Author(s): Hone, R.; Flynn, L.
General Description: Student handbook and a teacher's guide introduce video, video production, and its technology. Step-by-step activities encourage hands-on learning.
Caution: Teachers will need to address safety issues for operating AC-powered equipment.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Grade Level: 7-12 Year Recommended: 1995
Also Recommended For: Language Arts Technical and Professional Communications
Supplier:
Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (Ont.)
1870 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, ON
M1P 2J7
Tel: 1-800-567-3800 `Fax: (416) 299-2539
Price:
Student Book: $22.10
Teacher's Guide: $22.10
Order Number:
Student Book: 0-889963444
Teacher's Guide: 0-889962812
Weather and Seasons Through the Eyes of Artists
Author(s): Richardson, Wendy; Richardson, Jack
General Description: Book presents a thematic look at weather and seasons through a selection of 20 artworks representing historical to contemporary times. It briefly profiles the artists and discusses each piece.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Context
Grade Level: 6-8 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Irwin Publishing
1800 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, ON
L4K 2P3
Tel: (905) 660-0611 Fax: (905) 660-0676
Price: $20.96 Order Number: 431-009-813
A World of Images
Author(s): Chapman, Dr. Laura
General Description: Resource package consists of a student text; a teacher's resource binder; a set of 80 slides keyed to the textbook lessons; 24 full-colour, large reproductions; and a set of colour transparencies and overlays with accompanying teacher's reference. It addresses design elements and principl es, history of art, art criticism, and various disciplines and forms of art. Includes lesson plans and activities.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 7-10 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
195 Allstate Parkway
Markham, ON
L3R 4T8
Tel: 1-800-387-9776 Fax: (905) 477-9179
Price:
Student Book: $41.95
Teacher's Resource Binder: $65.00
Transparencies: $260.00
Order Number:
Student Book: 0-87192-2304
Teacher's Resource Binder: 0-87192-2703
Transparencies: 0-87192-711X
The Young Artists Series
Author(s): Waters, E.; Harris, A.; Welton, J.
General Description: Two books, Painting - A Young Artist's Guide and Drawing - A Young Artist's Guide, address the elements and principles of design. They relate both drawing and painting to historical and contemporary contexts. Emphasizes technical processes and experimentation, rather than end product.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s):
Context
Image-Development and Design Strategies
Materials, Technologies, and Processes
Visual Elements and Principles of Art and Design
Grade Level: 4-9 Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:
Raincoast Book Distribution
8680 Cambie Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6M9
Tel: (604) 323-7100 Fax: (604) 323-7109
Price:
Painting: $15.95
Drawing: $15.95
Order Number:
Painting: 1-89571421-4
Drawing: 1-89571451-6
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