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Experiential Learning in Social Studies Classrooms |
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Founded in 1921, the National Council for the Social Studies is devoted to advocating
social studies education. NCSS curriculum standards are a framework for teaching U.S.
and world history, civics and government, geography, and economics. The curriculum standards
ensure an integrated social science, behavioral science, and humanities approach for
achieving academic and civic competence. ArtHouse has proven effective in countless social studies classrooms - it's a versatile tool that makes learning fun for an exceptionally broad range of students. ArtHouse provides a convenient focus for projects and presentations. It promotes critical thinking and reflective personal interpretation. When kids plan and create graphical presentations - storyboarding - they're taking an important step toward deeper understanding. |
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Ten Example Projects That Demonstrate How ArtHouse Supports Social Studies |
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Kindergarten - Self & Family / Families Around The World: Help kids recognize and value diversity, culture, & heritage.  crayon drawing with overlaid digital photo |
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1st Grade - Neighborhoods & Communities Around The World: Teach world cultures & holidays to nurture multi-cultural sensitivity. student-written haiku poem and "wind-blown" india ink tree |
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2nd Grade - Regions: Local, State, U.S., & World: Follow-up on field trips with projects that include analysis & discussion. crayon (notice how details have been labeled by the student in pen) |
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3rd Grade - Citizenship: People Making a Difference: ArtHouse provides a convenient forum for topical role-playing & historic reenactment. crayon and web-images |
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4th Grade - State Geography & History: Model buildings & tell stories from state history, but don't just draw buildings - illustrate events & relationships! Compare & contrast perspectives. scrapbooking techniques / digital images |
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5th Grade - United States History, Canada, & Mexico: Turn ArtHouse into an shrine to celebrate Mexico's Day of the Dead. papel picado (traditional Mexican style paper-cut in tissue) |
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6th Grade - North America & Europe: ArtHouse provides an interesting context for exploring cultural & architectural traditions. markers on transparancy film |
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Language / Vocabulary: Cross-curricular projects strengthen critical-thinking skills. Applying labels and notes to their ArtHouse decorations is great for vocabulary & for verbalization skills. markers (with post-it note vocabulary labels) |
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History of Art: ArtHouse-based group projects enhance art understanding & appreciation. black marker on vellum |
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Future House: Students better understand today by studying yesterday & dreaming about tomorrow. multi-media collage |
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