Theme Articles: Investigation
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All Levels
30 You Can Fly. Rebecca Martin
Faith Ringgold’s message of inspiration.
52 Picture-Taking 101. Mary Coy
Helpful tips for photographing student artwork.
60 When Words Fail Us. Pam Stephens
Expanding the vocabulary of art.
62 Counterbalancing NCLB. Dennis Fehr
Supporting federal policy that will protect art education.
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Early Childhood
58 Changes of Mind. Kay Adamson
An investigation inspired by student curiosity.
Elementary
34 Masterpiece Mosaics. Tracy Ellyn
Collaborative learning in an art setting.
38 Cats of Many Colors. Anissa C. Mendez
Celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday.
47 Ode to an Animal. Miranda Nelken
Exploring interdependence through art-making.
54 From Village to the World: Books with Hope. Rikki Asher
An India/United States cultural exchange.
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Middle School
32 “Stained-Glass” Landscape Windows. Janine Vannata
Simulating the look of stained glass.
40 The Eyes Have It! Ken Klopak
Optical art designs.
56 Slump with Success. Heather White
Softening and shaping glass in a kiln.
High School
27 Beauty in the Breakdown. Nicole Brisco
Investigating the beauty of erosion.
36 Socially Concerned Plates. Marlanda Birns
Work inspired by Judy Chicago’s The Dinner Party.
50 Vintage Vinyl Record Design. Michael Sacco
Records recycled into art.
64 Teaching Art + Math. Ronald D. McIntosh
Collaborating through Professional Learning Communities.
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