mackzoore sb
(Santa Barbara - United States)I currently teach middle school science and math at the Laguna Blanca school in scenic Santa Barbara. I previously taught at the American Nicaraguan School in Managua, where I developed curriculum and taught physics, conceptual physics and earth ...
Faith Ringgold Family Portrait
Description:A mixed-media painting portrait-painting lesson for elementary art students. This lesson uses prints of Faith Ringgold's Church Picnic Painting Series and the her book Tar Beach as visuals and as a way to stimulate conversation and an awareness about the meaning of family.
Last Updated:Jul-19-2009
Subject(s):- Arts
- Visual Arts
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
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- Contributed By: Karen Minette Weinstein
CURRIKI REVIEW
- This resource was reviewed using the rubric for Curriculum: Lesson Plan and received an overall Curriki Review System rating of 3-Exemplary, as of 04/12/08.
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Component Ratings:
- Technical Completeness:3
- Content Accuracy:3
- Appropriate Pedagogy:3
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Reviewer Comments:
This complete lesson uses the art and literature of Faith Ringgold to talk about family. The lesson is technically complete; in addition to the books, the materials required seem reasonable to acquire. The content is solid and accurate and age appropriate. The pedagogy reflects best practice, including ways to differentiate instruction and assess individually.


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