Final Showcase project for Classrooms by Design

1. Teaching Critical Thinking Strategies in the Classroom through Aesthetic Experiences Modern Art Comparison Amanda Aiken Classrooms by Design, Showcase August 13, 2009

7. Student Work

8. Assessment Rubric Artwork is created and it is above and beyond expectations of creativity and effort Artwork is created and there are noticeable attempts at extra effort and creativity Artwork is created and satisfies the objectives Made a creation but no objectives of the assignment are met Creation of Modern Art Example Slideshow was accurate and displayed a high level of quality and effort Slideshow has accurate information and shows effort in creation Slideshow has accurate information but lacks quality Slideshow is unfinished or doesn’t meet the objectives Slideshow Creation Presentation information is accurate, creative and goes above and beyond expectations Presentation is accurate and creative Presentation information is accurate but lacks quality Did not present information that met the objectives Slideshow Presentation Went above and beyond classroom discussion, led some of the discussion Fully participated in class discussion Sometimes participated with discussion Did not participate in classroom discussion Participation in group discussion of artwork Total Exemplary 4 Above Expectations 3 Basic 2 Below Expectations 1 Art Comparison

9. Reflection After creating this lesson and having students work through the components, this is definitely something I would like to weave into my current curriculum. The students enjoyed the opportunity to analyze the art and be creative in their own way even though some claimed they were less artistic than others. This lesson will be one I share with my other Advanced Placement European History colleagues. This lesson would allow our AP students to explore their creativity while learning the objectives of modern art they need to meet their standards.