Art

**Subject: Art** **Technology: **
 * laptop computer cart (or computer lab)
 * Internet access
 * The ART Collection database (InfOhio)
 * PowerPoint or other presentation software

**Ohio** **Academic Content Standards:**

1. Observ e selecte d artwork s an d describ e th e visua l feature s an d sensory qualities that evoke feelings and emotions. 2. Ask clarifying questions to explain diverse viewpoints about selected works of art. 3. Discuss personal beliefs, values, feelings and assumptions when explaining their own perspectives on artwork and connect their responses to what they see in the work.  4. Apply computer skills to explore and create a range of visual effects to enhance projects and presentations.
 * Grade 7 Valuing the Arts/Aesthetic Reflection **
 * Grade 7 Connections, Relationships and Applications **


 * Activity:**
 * Students will use the internet to look at several works of art (selection of 5-10 pieces determined by teacher), and choose one to interpret and present to their classmates.
 * Students will prepare a 5 slide PowerPoint presentation that will describe to their classmates how the piece makes them feel and identify what qualities of the piece they feel evoke those emotions.
 * Students will respond to each presentation by asking questions of the presenter and sharing their own viewpoints about each particular piece.

**References:** Starr, L. (2000, March 20). PowerPoint-creating classroom presentations. In Education World [Technology Article]. Retrieved May 24, 2009, from []

Tried & True. Long before PowerPoint, presentations served as a way for students and professionals alike to communicate what they have learned to their peers. Over the last decade PowerPoint has gradually become the means by which many choose to organize and present information.
 * Tried & True or New & Innovative:**