Arts Integrated Social Studies Resources
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Civil War & Reunion 1860 – 1896
Create a visual timeline to illustrate key events of the Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1896) and elaborate on main ideas by creating simple songs.
The Great Migration
Analyze geographical patterns of the Great Migration and explore the history of the "cakewalk" dance in these materials created by dance educator Kelsey Sellmon and Baltimore City teacher Shar Hampton for grade 9 Social Studies.
What is Community?
Students will explore community by discovering its key elements, meeting community helpers, and celebrating their classmates' cultures. They'll bring their learning to life through dance activities with movement and creativity!
Revolutions and Their Consequences (Modern World History)
Students explore the theme of nationalism by analyzing powerful propaganda images and national anthems with teaching artist Mitch Harris and Baltimore City teacher Courtney Young. They then create “fandom” propaganda, write class anthems, & more; engage in a revolutionary role-play game to bring history to life!
The Five Themes of Geography
Learn the five themes of geography through engaging artworks, simple, hands-on materials, and comic creation with educators Allisun Thompson and Jenna Porter.
Historical Thinking Skills
Social studies teacher Allisun Thompson and teaching artist Mitch Harris use song and movement to help students develop critical historical thinking skills while analyzing primary and secondary sources.
Women in the 1920s
Analyze primary and secondary sources to determine if the 1920s advanced or limited women’s social and economic progress, and share claims through a multimedia presentation.
