Discussion 3b

• Math ~ Amanda LaTurner I have visited this site a few times since becoming a part of Cadre 2 with PDAE grant. There are not alot of integrating math and an art lessons. I found two that I really enjoyed. I have used the Mandala lesson in my room this year and my class enjoyed it. Other teachers have visited the room and thought the artwork was wonderful. Another math teacher wants to use the lesson later this year. The other lesson I plan on using integrates music notation with fractions. I appreciate relative completeness of each of the lessons. There are handouts, assessments with rubrics, and many times videos to help with the teaching of the art curriculum. One idea I had while viewing the site was to encourage students to use technology as a way of showing understanding. I can see many different creations made using different programs. Students could the xylophone site to share rhythms and/or melodies. They could create a flip book showing how different beats could combine to make a measure. • Another idea would be to include performance as part of the assessment or as a part of the lesson. It might be good to allow groups to share with one another rather than have everyone do it in front of the whole class. This would encourage everyone (even those less comfortable in the limelight) to participate. The music lesson could be a good one to help students learn to give constructive and precise critique. They could evaluate the counts of a piece as well as the feel of the offering. Sometimes students get hung up on a product as being nice or saying "I liked it" rather than identifying what was pleasant, unnerving, surprising, or soothing.