Lesson Plans - Grades: 9,10,11,12

In this multi-session lesson, students will be introduced to the work of acclaimed photographer Ansel Adams. Ansel Adams was a dedicated artist-activist who played a decisive role in the growth of environmental consciousness and in the development of a citizen environmental movement in the United States.

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Ethnography is the study of specific cultures. An ethnographic photographer uses photography to study the traditions, customs, daily life, ceremonies, and people of particular cultures. In this lesson, students will document their own culture through photography.

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A photograph can tell a story about events, people, places, and situations. Photojournalists are usually assigned by newspapers and magazines to take a variety of photographs related to an event. Their photographs are often accompanied by captions that explain the photograph.

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In this three-session lesson, students will create a sculpture that expresses their thoughts and feelings concerning a social issue. The sculpture may awaken the viewer to the problem and possibly motivate them to action or a new understanding of the problem.

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n this lesson students will use their knowledge of geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of Ancient Civilizations, Medieval, and/or Early Modern Times to create their own ritual vessels out of clay.

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