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.Art Connections: Level K (Print-Non-Fiction). Ragans, Rosalind, et al. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 2001. 168 p. ISBN 0-02-684511-3 ($60.84 hdc.). Teacher's Edition - ISBN 0-02-684517-2 ($114.24 coil-bound).
Art Connections is a comprehensive, easy-to-use learning resource that invites students to explore both the visual and the performing arts.
The student edition contains large, colourful images that encourage students to experience art on a personal basis and to create, compare, and contrast works of art. Please note that it is not advisable to purchase a class set of this learning resource.
The teacher’s edition features self-contained lessons that allow for the presentation of topics in any order to suit individual teaching styles. The units include “Line,” “Shape,” “Color,” “Space and Form,” “Texture,” and “Rhythm, Balance, and Unity.” This book provides a table of contents, a visual index, a glossary, and an index.
A set of 36 transparencies of the art work in each lesson is available.
Please note that numerous other components are available, but they have not been evaluated by Saskatchewan Learning.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Dance; Drama; Music; Visual Art
The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Rossol, Monona. Allworth Press (AWR), 2001. 405 p. ISBN 1-58115-204-3 ($24.95 U.S. pbk.).
This book offers guidance in handling art materials safely. The Artist’s Complete Health and Safety Guide provides current information on the following topics:
· identifying hazardous materials
· preventing exposure to toxic chemicals and solvents
· handling pigments and dyes safely
· ventilating workspaces properly
· avoiding harmful airborne particles and pollutants
· using safety equipment effectively
· reducing risks while operating dangerous equipment
· keeping up with the latest government regulations (American)
· maintaining a safe work environment.
Numerous tables and charts add clarity to this comprehensive teacher reference. The book provides a table of contents, an annotated reference list, a glossary, an index, a list of resources available from Arts, Crafts, and Theater Safety (ACTS), as well as lists of American governmental agencies, standards organizations, and commercial sources.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Visual Art; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level
Barn Dance! (Print-Fiction). Martin, Bill, Jr. and Archambault, John. Henry Holt & Co., Inc. (FEN), 1986. unp. ISBN 0-8050-0089-5 ($25.50 hdc.). ISBN 0-8050-0799-7 ($9.95 pbk.).
In the middle of the night, a young boy joins in a rowdy hoedown with the barn animals. It shows music and dance in a home setting. The book relates well to the Kindergarten sample activities.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Dance; Music
Blues Journey. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Myers, Walter Dean and Myers, Christopher, illus. Holiday House, Inc. (ALL), 2003. unp. ISBN 0-8234-1613-5 ($29.95 hdc.).
Combined with poignant paintings in blue, white, and brown, the author explores the poetry of the blues. Each call-and-response illustrates an important moment in African-American history, including slavery, poverty, discrimination, unrequited love, and mortality. An included glossary and introduction outline the metaphors entrenched in the lyrics. This memorable picture book reveals the unsettling meaning behind deceptively simple poetry.
Suggested Use: Grade 5; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; English Language Arts: Elementary Level; English Language Arts: Middle Level
Changes (Print-Fiction). Condon, Penny. Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies (GDI), 2000. unp. ISBN 0-920915-43-4 ($7.95 pbk.).
(SK) Traditional knowledge is explored and celebrated in this delightful story. Kona, a Métis child, undergoes a personal journey by learning that the changing seasons closely interact with her emotions. The Gathering Spirit who teaches her about accepting change and celebrating the richness of life’s emotions guides her along the way. Changes offers young readers vibrant and colourful depictions that are respectful, imaginative, and inviting. The viewing process will be enhanced through the use of this tale.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Visual Art
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Science: Elementary Level
Charlotte Diamond's Musical Treasures: A Songbook With Activities for Teachers and Families (Print-Non-Fiction). Diamond, Charlotte. Hug Bug Music Inc. (HBM), 1998. 88 p. ISBN 0-9681999-2-5 ($30.00 pbk.).
(CAN) This book contains piano arrangements, vocal scores, and guitar chords for 22 of Charlotte Diamond’s most popular songs. The songs provide a variety of tempos, rhythms, and styles of songs ranging from “songs to cheer us up” to “dream songs.” Activities and suggestions for setting the context for the songs are a welcome addition. Sign language and actions for children to do while singing are included for many of the songs.
A compact disc of the music is attached to the inside front cover of the book
A well-designed website at http://www.charlottediamond.com/ contains information about Charlotte Diamond, more music resources, and the opportunity to listen to clips from a number of songs.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Music
Initiatives: Abilities Awareness; Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
The Chinese Violin (Video). (Talespinners Collection Series). National Film Board of Canada (MGR), 2002. 9 min. Dup. order no. V3238. Program Guide - Order no. G3238 ($0.44 loose-leaf).
(CAN) When a young girl and her father leave China to make a new home in Canada, they leave everything behind except a Chinese violin. As they adjust to life in a new place, the music of the violin connects them to their past as well as to the young girl’s future as a musician.
Supporting print is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Music
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Social Studies: Elementary Level
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives
Dr. Seuss's My Many Colored Days (Video). (Notes Alive! Series). Minnesota Orchestra (MAG), 1999. 45 min. Order no. 1762-102V ($39.00). DVD - Order no. 1765-102D ($49.00).
An original musical score follows the adventures of a child and a dog as they experience a range of feelings through colour and music. As the protagonists journey from “happy pink days” to “quiet green days,” children will develop an understanding of how the arts enhance the expression of feelings. The music by the Minnesota Orchestra and the 3-D animation add to the beauty of this wonderful video.
Please note that the videos On the Day You Were Born and Nutracker: The Untold Story (both annotated in Arts Education: A Bibliography for the Elementary Level) may be purchased as a set that includes this program for $39.95 US).
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Music; Visual Art
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level
Drops of Brandy and Other Traditional Métis Tunes (Compact Disc). Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies (GDI), 2001. Volume Two - No order number is required. ($19.95).
(SK) On two compact discs, Volume II of Drops of Brandy offers a comprehensive collection of traditional Métis fiddle tunes. It features accomplished Métis fiddlers including John Arcand, Mel Bedard, Hap Boyer, Ed Lafferty, Richard Lafferty, Garry Lepine, and Homer Poitras.
The accompanying book contains biographies, archival and contemporary photographs, sheet music, stories about the fiddle, and a history of each fiddle tune featured in the collection.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Dance; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Ed Emberley's Picture Pie 2: A Drawing Book and Stencil (Print-Non-Fiction). Emberley, Ed. Little, Brown and Co. (FEN), 1996. unp. ISBN 0-316-23458-3 ($13.95 pbk.).
Renowned illustrator Ed Emberley has created yet another artistic resource that has endless applications for the development of geometry, measurement, and fractional concepts. Illustrations of flora, animals, and machines are all created by simple planar figures. The enclosed stencil allows readers to combine circles, squares, and triangles to reconstruct Emberley’s two-dimensional designs.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Visual Art
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level
The Elders Are Watching. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Bouchard, David and Vickers, Roy Henry, illus. Raincoast Books (RAI), 2003. 54 p. ISBN 1-55192-641-5 ($24.95 hdc.).
David Bouchard’s lyrical, thoughtful poetry and Roy Henry Vickers’ vivid and colourful art work combine in this story. The author and artist ask the reader to respect the natural treasures of the environment and bring a message of concern from aboriginal leaders of the past. The text and paintings are a good complement to each other in this thought-provoking book.
Suggested Use: Grade 4; Grade 5; Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; English Language Arts: Elementary Level; English Language Arts: Middle Level
Expressing Our Heritage: Métis Artistic Designs (Kit). Troupe, Cheryl. Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies (GDI), 2002. ISBN 0-920915-67-1 ($99.90).
(SK) Touted as the first synthesis of traditional Métis clothing to date, this kit offers 50 high-quality colour study prints that portray the diversity of traditional Métis culture. On the back of each print is valuable information about that particular visual. These prints and the accompanying teacher’s resource provide support material for the instruction of Métis history and culture as well as archival research materials for students.
The teacher’s resource offers extensive background reading and units of study with themes and topics that could be adapted to support various curricula. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, Michif language translations, a section of attractive maps, and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level; Canadian Studies; Social Studies: Elementary Level; Social Studies: Grades 7-9
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Get Red!: An Adventure in Color. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Porto, Tony. Little, Brown and Co. (FEN), 2002. unp. ISBN 0-316-60940-4 ($21.95 hdc.).
This is a playful story about a talking red crayon that escapes from its owner, a young child, because it feels used and abused after helping with so many art projects. The red crayon, however, returns when its owner threatens to colour Mars purple. As the story progresses, readers are shown photographs of various red items such as a rooster’s wattle and comb, the eyes of a red-eyed tree frog, and red-hot lava. Morsels of information about red items are interspersed throughout the pages. After the red crayon is completely worn down, a purple crayon tries to entice the young child to begin using it.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Visual Art
Growing Colors (Print-Non-Fiction). McMillan, Bruce. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books (HCP), 1988. unp. ISBN 0-688-07844-3 ($25.99 hdc.). ISBN 0-688-13112-3 ($8.99 pbk.).
This book offers a beautiful introduction to primary and secondary colours using stunning photographs of fruits and vegetables as the vehicle. It fits studies of colour, plants, plant growth, seasons, and agriculture. Almost all fruits and vegetables can be grown in Canada.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Visual Art
Other Use: Science: Elementary Level
Growing Things (Print-Non-Fiction). Scrace, Carolyn. (Cycles of Life Series). Watts, Franklin, Inc. (SCH), 2002. 31 p. ISBN 0-531-14841-6 ($9.95 pbk.).
Using an unusual split-page format, this book offers time-lapse, vividly coloured illustrations that depict the life cycle of a bean from a seed to a large productive plant. Also shown are the many creatures that typically share a garden with plants. This visually appealing learning resource provides a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Visual Art
Other Use: Science: Elementary Level
How Does My Garden Grow? (Print-Non-Fiction). Tunkin, David. (Windows on Literacy Series). National Geographic Society (NGS), 2003. 8 p. Package of 6 - Order no. NB41454 ($38.00 pbk.).
With outstanding National Geographic photographs, this extremely simple little book explains that a garden needs soil, water, and sunlight to grow.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Visual Art
Other Use: Science: Elementary Level
I Feel Orange Today (Print-Fiction). Godwin, Patricia and Macaulay, Kitty, illus. Annick Press (FIR), 1993. unp. ISBN 1-55037-284-X ($14.95 hdc.). ISBN 1-55037-285-8 ($5.95 pbk.).
(CAN) For the young, sensitive boy in this delightful story, most days are a rainbow of colours. However, some days are predominantly one colour. For example, a red day is when he calls the teacher mom by mistake or gets angry with his brother; a green day is very quiet, except for the rustling of leaves; and a purple day is just a muddle! The sprightly illustrations by Kitty Macaulay, done in watercolour, pen, and ink convey character and effectively portray the range of emotions presented. This would be a wonderful resource to support lessons that deal with expressing feelings. Possibly, students could respond to the story by telling or drawing what colour they feel that day and what they want to do when they feel that way.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Visual Art
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level
In My Grandmother's Garden (Print-Fiction). Eakle, Kit and Eakle, Jean, illus. (MusicTale Series). MusicKit Publishing (MKT), 2001. unp. ISBN 0-9655451-4-8 ($15.00 U.S. hdc.).
This charming illustrated song relays the true story of young Aubyn Eakle’s love of nature and art, and especially the love that she has for her grandparents. Some of the young girl’s happiest times were spent planting or picking flowers in her grandmother’s garden. Aubyn and her grandmother also enjoyed painting, and it was this shared love of gardening and painting that helped both of them to cope with the death of Aubyn’s grandfather. The exquisite impressionistic-style watercolours in this book were created by Aubyn and her grandmother.
On the accompanying compact disc, Laurie Lewis, a well-known folk singer, sings a simple song on the first cut. On the second cut, Matthew Eakle, flute player, plays the melody in a version with which students may sing along.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Music; Visual Art
Jingle Dress (Video). (Native American Dance Style Series). Full Circle Communications (FCC), 2002. 30 min. Order no. T149 ($19.95 U.S.).
Filmed on location at northern powwows, this program explores the history and evolution of the jingle dance. It features making and attaching cone jingles and shows the beautiful outfits up close.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat (Print-Fiction). Taback, Simms. Viking Penguin (CDS), 1999. unp. ISBN 0-670-87855-3 ($22.99 hdc.).
Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was full of holes. When Joseph’s coat got too old and shabby, he made it into a jacket. Die-cut holes in this gorgeous picture book are cleverly used to show what Joseph will make next out of his old clothing until he has nothing—and then he even makes something out of that! The bustling mixed-media art work steals the show in this adaptation of a folk song. With the effective repetition and an abundance of visual humour, this story is tailor-made for reading aloud.
This book is also available on video (see annotation below).
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Music; Visual Art
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat (Video). Taback, Simms. Weston Woods (MGR), 2001. 10 min. Dup. order no. V3262. Program Guide - Order no. G3262 ($0.44 loose-leaf).
Joseph is a resourceful tailor. When his coat becomes old and worn, he makes it into a jacket, then his jacket into a vest. When nothing is left, he makes something of that. The story is based on a Yiddish folktale also featured in a book by the same title (see the previous annotation). Bright colours and patterns of Eastern European folk art, catchy music, and interesting animation make this an excellent video.
A program guide can be obtained at Media Group or at the following address: http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/westonwoods.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Music; Visual Art
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives
The Magical Garden of Claude Monet (Print-Fiction). Anholt, Laurence. Barron's Educational Series (BAR), 2003. unp. ISBN 0-7641-5574-1 ($21.00 hdc.).
When Julie’s dog escapes to a wonderful garden, the little girl asks an amiable gardener to help her find her pet. Soon, Julie realizes that the gardener is the great impressionist painter, Claude Monet. Monet and Julie develop a special friendship as they wander across the Japanese bridge, around the house and studios, and row across the pond. Based on a true story, this delightful picture book provides reproductions of Monet’s well-known paintings, including a four-page foldout of Monet and Julie floating on the waterlily pond.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Visual Art
Making Sense of Drama: A Guide to Classroom Practice (Print-Non-Fiction). Neelands, Jonothan. Heinemann Educational Books (HBJ), 2002. 122 p. ISBN 0-435-18658-2 ($50.95 pbk.).
This reprinted edition is a valuable resource for teachers who would like an introduction to working within dramatic contexts. It includes suggestions for planning and evaluating, descriptions of various dramatic modes and sample lesson plans that can be used as guides in developing further lessons. It includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Drama; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level
The Moon & Riddles Diner and the Sunnyside Café. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Willard, Nancy and Butler, Chris, illus. Harcourt Canada Ltd. (RAI), 2001. unp. ISBN 0-15-201941-3 ($25.95 hdc.).
This is a whimsical collection of poems that features Shoofly Sally and her Everything Dog who meet several unusual characters at a strange restaurant called The Moon & Riddles Diner and the Sunnyside Café. The illustrations by Chris Butler are paper sculptures created with bristol board, enamel paint, and glue, then backlit and photographed on film. The book includes 14 recipes for intriguing dishes such as pample moose cocktail, snow slush, hoppelpoppel, and strawberry flummery.
In the video program Uncommon Sense: The Art and Imagination of Nancy Willard (also annotated in this bibliography), Willard discusses the events that inspired her to create The Moon & Riddles Diner and the Sunnyside Café.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Visual Art
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level
The Most Beautiful Kite in the World (Print-Fiction). Spalding, Andrea and Watts, Leslie, illus. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd. (FHW), 2003. unp. ISBN 1-55041-716-9 ($19.95 hdc.).
(CAN) At first, Jenny is extremely disappointed when she receives a homemade kite for her birthday rather than the commercial kite that she desires. When the kite cannot fly, she feels much worse. She and her father, however, work together to solve the problem, and the kite is transformed into “a sunbeam golden kite that swept the sky with a tail of bobbing yellow, red, and purple butterflies.” The realistic-style watercolours by Leslie Watts are most appealing.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Visual Art
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level
A Moving Picture (Video). Rhombus Media Inc. (MGR), 1989. 54 min. Dup. order no. V3098.
(CAN) Young dancers from the National Ballet of Canada under the direction of choreographer Ann Ditchburn are featured in this romantic dance fantasy. The evocative choreography, animation, optical wizardry, and brilliant design present dance in a new manner. This timeless piece also features the music of Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, Laurie Anderson, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Andre Gagnon, and Jennifer Warnes. Teachers should preview to select excerpts appropriate for their students.
Suggested Use: Grade 4; Grade 5; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! (Print-Fiction). Fleming, Candace and Karas, G. Brian, illus. Atheneum Publications (SHU), 2002. unp. ISBN 0-689-83152-8 ($24.50 hdc.).
After finally growing the garden of his dreams, Mr. McGreely struggles to keep some stubborn rabbits from eating his delicious vegetables. In the end, the rabbits win, but students may conclude that Mr. McGreely wins too! Words that cleverly depict the rabbits’ actions accompany the comical illustrations by G. Brian Karas.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Drama
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Science: Elementary Level
My Many Colored Days (Print-Fiction). Seuss, Dr. Knopf, Alfred A. (RAN), 1996. unp. ISBN 0-679-87597-2 ($21.00 hdc.).
Written by Dr. Seuss in 1973, this lively story in rhyme describes each day in terms of a certain colour and relates these colours to personal emotions. The vivid naive-style illustrations by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher appeal to young children.
This story is also available in video format. Please refer to the annotation for Dr. Seuss’s My Many Colored Days.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level
The Naked Lady. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Wallace, Ian. Roaring Brook Press (FEN), 2002. unp. ISBN 0-7613-1596-9 ($23.95 hdc.).
(CAN) This gentle tale is the author’s venue for reminiscing about his childhood mentor, a neighbouring artist. A sculptor moves into the adjacent farm and startles the young boy with his nude statue. A friendship ensues as the artist “lights a fire” under the country boy to create his own artistic works. The muted watercolour illustrations offer a nostalgic view of Wallace’s love of rural life and for the man who guided his career.
Suggested Use: Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Visual Art
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level
Of Colors and Things (Print-Fiction). Hoban, Tana. Greenwillow Books (HCP), 1989. unp. ISBN 0-688-04585-5 ($8.99 pbk.).
Tan Hoban’s superb photographs of toys, food, and other common objects are grouped on each page according to colour.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Visual Art
Rap a Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles - Think of That! (Print-Non-Fiction). Dillon, Leo and Dillon, Diane. Blue Sky Publishing (SCH), 2002. 29 p. ISBN 0-590-47883-4 ($21.99 hdc.).
With rhythmic verse and exuberant paintings, Leo and Diane Dillon relate the enthusiasm and talent of legendary tap dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. The afterword offers a brief biography of Robinson’s life.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Dance
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives
The Scarecrow's Hat (Print-Fiction). Brown, Ken. Peachtree Publishers (PCH), 2001. unp. ISBN 1-56145-240-8 ($15.95 U.S. hdc.).
When Chicken meets Scarecrow, she covets his hat because it would make a perfect nest. Scarecrow is willing to trade his hat for a walking stick, but Chicken does not have a walking stick; however, she knows that Badger does. When she proposes a swap with Badger, he informs her that he is willing to trade his walking stick for a ribbon...and on the story goes. Ken Brown’s watercolour illustrations synchronize with this tale in a soothing and entertaining fashion.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Dance; Drama; Music
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level
Shared Visions: The Art of Storytelling (Video). Storytellers Productions Ltd. (MGR), 1999. 24 min. Dup. order no. V3221.
(CAN) Shared Visions: The Art of Storytelling explores the creative vision, talents and the process that came together in the production of the animated and live-action aboriginal program, Stories From the Seventh Fire. It features interviews with artist and shaman, Norval Morisseau, Aboriginal actress, Tantoo Cardinal, and the writers, producers, and animators. It recounts the challenges of a first time collaboration between a group of artists, actors, and animators from across Canada.
See annotation for Stories From the Seventh Fire.
Suggested Use: Grade 4; Grade 5
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level; English Language Arts: Middle Level; English Language Arts 20; Native Studies: Grade 10; Native Studies: Grade 11
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Solomon's Tree (Print-Fiction). Spalding Andrea and Wilson, Janet, illus. Orca Book Publishers Ltd. (ORC), 2002. unp. ISBN 1-55143-217-X ($19.95 hdc.).
(CAN) On the West Coast of Canada, Solomon has developed a special relationship with a large maple tree in his yard. Through the tree, Solomon has learned many things about the life of insects, plants, and animals. After a fierce storm topples the maple, Solomon’s uncle leads him through the process of creating a mask which brings to life all of the things that were special to Solomon. Students will appreciate Solomon, his family, the respect there is for the natural environment, and how art is a part of the culture in this beautifully illustrated story.
Suggested Use: Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Visual Art
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Science: Elementary Level; Social Studies: Elementary Level
The Song Within My Heart (Print-Fiction). Bouchard, David and Sapp, Allen, illus. Raincoast Books (RAI), 2002. unp. ISBN 1-55192-559-1 ($21.95 hdc.).
(SK) A young boy learns of the significance of the powwow by his Nokum. As the rhythmic drumming and singing envelop him, the boy realizes that he must discover his own song – the song within his heart. The Saskatchewan painter’s scenes of his childhood and Bouchard’s poetic text capture this heartfelt tribute to Sapp’s beloved grandmother.
Suggested Use: Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Dance; Music; Visual Art
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Starting Ballet. New ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Edom, Helen, Katrak, Nicola and Meredith, Susan. (Usborne First Skills Series). Usborne Publishing Ltd. (CDS), 1998. 32 p. ISBN 0-7460-5899-3 ($6.95 pbk.).
This easily read guide offers introductory information about ballet such as dancing shapes, first movements, dancing together, famous ballets, and much more. Colourful photographs and drawings enhance the text. The book includes a table of contents, a short list of dancing academies, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Dance
Step Lively 3: Primary Dances With Accompanying CD (Print-Non-Fiction). Rose, Marian. Community Dance Project (CPJ), 2003. 56 p. ISBN 0-9687569-2-1 ($39.95 spiral-bound).
(CAN) This learning resource for dance offers 28 games and dances for young students. Each dance includes a short history and suggestions for instruction. Cartoon illustrations and formation patterns add to the attractive layout. A glossary, a section titled “Tips for Teachers,” and a bibliography are provided.
A compact disc with the music for all of the dances is included.
Further information can be found at the following website: http://www.marionrose.com/.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Dance; Teacher Reference
Stories From the Seventh Fire: Winter (Video). Storytellers Productions Ltd. (MGR), 2000. 28 min. Dup. order no. V3220
(CAN, WNCP) Recommended titles in this collection include the following:
The Legend of the Spirit Bear
The Legend of the Spirit Bear:
Discussion and Activity Guide
Why the Rabbit Turns White
Why the Rabbit Turns White:
Discussion and Activity Guide.
Recommended through the Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education for English Language Arts, this collection of Northwestern Canadian aboriginal legends consists of two videos, each accompanied by a teacher discussion and activity guide.
These engaging videos present storytelling in the oral tradition of the aboriginal culture using authentic voices. Effective use of animation and live-action wildlife footage helps to bring the legends to life. The videos are humourous and contemporary and will appeal to a wide range of audiences.
Each discussion and activity guide provides a story synopsis, learning outcomes, cross-curricular connections and a variety of engaging activities to accommodate different learning approaches. Supplemental resources listed include print, videos and websites.
Note: Teachers should review any suggested websites before referring students to them.
See Shared Visions: The Art of Storytelling.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; General
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; English Language Arts: Elementary Level; English Language Arts: Middle Level
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Suki's Kimono (Print-Fiction). Uegaki, Chieri and Jorisch, Stéphane, illus. Kids Can Press (UTP), 2003. unp. ISBN 1-55337-084-8 ($17.95 hdc.).
(CAN) Savouring the pleasant memories of a Japanese festival attended with her grandmother, a steadfast girl insists upon wearing a kimono on the first day of school. Despite the disapproval of her sisters and the jeers from classmates, Suki remains undaunted. Respect for her individuality is earned as the young girl skillfully re-enacts the traditional Japanese circle dance. Infused with Japanese vocabulary and culture, readers learn of the courage needed to stand up for personal beliefs.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Dance
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Health Education: Elementary Level; Social Studies: Elementary Level
Uncommon Sense: The Art and Imagination of Nancy Willard (Video). Direct Cinema (MGR), 2003. 28 min. Dup. order no. V3251.
Newbery Award winning children’s author Nancy Willard describes her books and characters, how she gets her ideas for them, and the process she goes through to create them. Nancy creates puppets and sculptures from found objects. Viewers learn about events that inspired her latest book, The Moon & Riddles Diner and the Sunnyside Café (also annotated in this bibliography). Authors such as Jane Yolen discuss Nancy and her work.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Visual Art
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level
The Very Clumsy Click Beetle (Print-Fiction). Carle, Eric. Philomel Publishing (CDS), 1999. unp. ISBN 0-399-23201-X ($30.99 hdc.).
“How clumsy of me,” exclaims the little click beetle as it tries over and over again to land on its feet. Students will hear the click of the beetle as it flips through the air, urged on to success by the wise old click beetle and other forest creatures. Eric Carle's vividly colourful collage illustrations on heavyweight glossy pages enhance this engaging story of hope and encouragement. An electronic chip with a built-in battery creates clicking sounds to accompany the story.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Visual Art
Other Use: Science: Elementary Level
Waiting for Wings. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Ehlert, Lois. Harcourt, Inc. (RAI), 2001. unp. ISBN 0-15-202608-8 ($23.95 hdc.).
In a colourful and imaginative style, this story in rhyme depicts the transformation of caterpillar to butterfly. Ehlert's illustrations rendered in mixed media are vibrant. The back matter of the book offers information on butterfly and flower identification, general information on butterflies, and instructions for growing a butterfly garden.
A video of the same title is available (also annotated in this bibliography).
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Visual Art
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Science: Elementary Level
Waiting for Wings (Video). Ehlert, Lois. Weston Woods (MGR), 2002. 7 min. Dup. order no. V3260. Program Guide - Order no. G3260 ($0.44 loose-leaf).
This beautiful animated program enhances Lois Ehlert’s well-known picture book (also annotated in this bibliography) with a lively song. It attractively illustrates the life cycle of the butterfly.
This program is closed-captioned for people with hearing disabilities.
A program guide can be obtained at Media Group or at the following address: http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/westonwoods.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Visual Art
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Science: Elementary Level
When the Sun Sets Over the World (Compact Disc). Wuttunee, Winston. Turtle Island Music, Inc. (TIS), 2003. Order no. TIM 30066 ($20.00).
(CAN) Well-known Manitoba Aboriginal singer/storyteller Winston Wuttunee has included the following vocal selections on this compact disc: “Alphabet Song,” “Anohte Nehiyaw,” “Happy Birthday,” “Indian Alphabet,” “Kayas Uspin,” “My Braids,” “Nature’s Gifts,” “Pow Wow Dancer,” “Red, White and Blue,” “Wahiyaw Waskamihk,” and “When the Sun Sets Over the World.”
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Music
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
A World of Music: A Music/Resource Book With Activities & Sign Language for Teachers and Families (Print-Non-Fiction). Diamond, Charlotte. Hug Bug Music Inc. (HBM), 2003. 108 p. ISBN 0-9681999-5-X ($30.00 spiral-bound).
(CAN) This music/resource book features 28 of Charlotte Diamond’s favourite songs for young children. It includes piano/guitar/vocal arrangements, a guitar chord guide, lyrics in English, French, and Spanish, and sign language and actions, and classroom activities. The book provides a table of contents, a bibliography of reference material, and a list of suitable companion books for the songs because “reading and singing go so well together.”
A compact disc of the music is attached to the front cover of the book.
Suggested Use: Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Music
Initiative: Abilities Awareness
You Can't Take a Balloon Into the Museum of Fine Arts (Print-Fiction). Weitzman, Jacqueline Preiss and Glasser, Robin Preiss, illus. Dial Books for Young Readers (CDS), 2002. 37 p. ISBN 0-8037-2570-1 ($25.99 hdc.).
While two siblings and their grandparents visit the Museum of Fine Arts, the balloon that the children were not allowed to bring into the museum floats around Boston, causing a trail of chaos at various tourist sites. The sprightly paintings by Robin Preiss Glasser tell the entire nonsensical story in this wordless, informational picture book. Lists of reproduced art work and the images of faces from history that are included in this book are provided. The end papers offer a map of the Boston area surrounding The Museum of Fine Arts.
Suggested Use: Grade 4; Grade 5; Visual Art
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Absolutely Shumka (Video). Sulyma Productions Inc. (SULY), 1995. No order number is required. ($49.95 set).
(CAN) The three programs in this series present performances from Canada’s Ukrainian Shumka Dancers.
In Cycles of the Sun, the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers use music and dance to reflect seasonal celebrations of nature and community. This beautifully performed program combines Old World tradition and new paths in Ukrainian dance. (47 min.)
In Katrusia, the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers tell the tale of a young girl who prefers to help her father in his blacksmith shop rather than doing needlepoint or other more traditional activities for women. Life is idyllic in Katrusia’s village until Tartar mercenaries attack the residents. Ultimately, Katrusia’s wit and courage save the day. (58 min.)
In Night of Perun, the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers illustrate the dire consequences of a young woman’s blind faith in a vengeful god, Perun, who demands human sacrifice. (24 min.)
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level
Initiatives: Gender Equity; Multicultural Content and Perspectives
African American Quilting: The Warmth of Tradition. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Wilson, Sule Greg C. (The Library of African American Arts and Culture Series). Rosen Publishing Group (SBC), 1999. 64 p. ISBN 0-8239-1854-8 ($29.95 hdc.).
This easily readable book introduces the art and craft of African American quilting and explores its roots in African textiles and traditions. Numerous colour photographs and drawings support the text. African American Quilting includes a table of contents, a glossary, a list of sources of information about quilting including websites, a bibliography of print materials, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Visual Art
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives
The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Rossol, Monona. Allworth Press (AWR), 2001.
405 p. ISBN 1-58115-204-3 ($24.95 U.S. pbk.).
This book offers guidance in handling art materials safely. The Artist’s Complete Health and Safety Guide provides current information on the following topics:
· identifying hazardous materials
· preventing exposure to toxic chemicals and solvents
· handling pigments and dyes safely
· ventilating workspaces properly
· avoiding harmful airborne particles and pollutants
· using safety equipment effectively
· reducing risks while operating dangerous equipment
· keeping up with the latest government regulations (American)
· maintaining a safe work environment.
Numerous tables and charts add clarity to this comprehensive teacher reference. The book provides a table of contents, an annotated reference list, a glossary, an index, a list of resources available from Arts, Crafts, and Theater Safety (ACTS), as well as lists of American governmental agencies, standards organizations, and commercial sources.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Visual Art; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level; Kindergarten
Blues: Its Birth and Growth. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Elmer, Howard. (The Library of African American Arts and Culture Series). Rosen Publishing Group (SBC), 1999. 64 p. ISBN 0-8239-1853-X ($29.95 hdc.).
This easy-to-read book provides an introduction to the roots of blues music, its evolution in the United States, and its influence on jazz and rock and roll. Numerous colour photographs and drawings support the text. Blues includes a table of contents, a glossary, a discography, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Music
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives
Blues Journey. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Myers, Walter Dean and Myers, Christopher, illus. Holiday House, Inc. (ALL), 2003. unp. ISBN 0-8234-1613-5 ($29.95 hdc.).
Combined with poignant paintings in blue, white, and brown, the author explores the poetry of the blues. Each call-and-response illustrates an important moment in African-American history, including slavery, poverty, discrimination, unrequited love, and mortality. An included glossary and introduction outline the metaphors entrenched in the lyrics. This memorable picture book reveals the unsettling meaning behind deceptively simple poetry.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; English Language Arts: Elementary Level; English Language Arts: Middle Level
Drops of Brandy and Other Traditional Métis Tunes (Compact Disc). Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies (GDI), 2001. Volume Two - No order number is required. ($19.95).
(SK) On two compact discs, Volume II of Drops of Brandy offers a comprehensive collection of traditional Métis fiddle tunes. It features accomplished Métis fiddlers including John Arcand, Mel Bedard, Hap Boyer, Ed Lafferty, Richard Lafferty, Garry Lepine, and Homer Poitras.
The accompanying book contains biographies, archival and contemporary photographs, sheet music, stories about the fiddle, and a history of each fiddle tune featured in the collection.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Dance; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level; Kindergarten
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
The Elders Are Watching. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Bouchard, David and Vickers, Roy Henry, illus. Raincoast Books (RAI), 2003. 54 p. ISBN 1-55192-641-5 ($24.95 hdc.).
David Bouchard’s lyrical, thoughtful poetry and Roy Henry Vickers’ vivid and colourful art work combine in this story. The author and artist ask the reader to respect the natural treasures of the environment and bring a message of concern from Aboriginal leaders of the past. The text and paintings are a good complement to each other in this thought-provoking book.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; English Language Arts: Elementary Level; English Language Arts: Middle Level
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Episode 1: Tatiana Housty and Riel Benn (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3225.
(CAN) This program features Tatiana Housty, the 30-year-old host of Vancouver Television’s award-winning series, First Story that examines First Nations politics, art, and music. Riel Benn, an award-winning painter, takes viewers to his parents’ home on the Birdtail Sioux reserve in Manitoba.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level; Career and Work Exploration; Career Guidance: Middle Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Episode 3: Nicole Fraser and George Leach (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3227.
(CAN) This program features Nicole Fraser a young Cree woman who starred in the role of ‘Ali’ in the musical Mamma Mia and George Leach a talented musician, actor, and artist from the Sta’alt’imx Nation in Lillooet, BC.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Episode 4: Santee Smith and Stefany Mathias (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3229.
(CAN) Viewers meet Santee Smith a Six Nations dancer, actor, and potter, and Stefany Mathias, hereditary chief of the Squamish Nation of Vancouver who is also an actor and filmmaker.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level; Career and Work Exploration; Career Guidance: Middle Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Episode 7: Lisa Odjig and Vanessa Bellegarde (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3231.
(CAN) Viewers meet Lisa Odjig from Wikwemikong, Ontario, the first woman to earn the World Champion Title for the World Hoop Dancing Championship and Vanessa Bellegarde, a young Cree woman who is a three-time world kick-boxing champion, chef, physical education teacher, and guidance counsellor.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level; Career and Work Exploration; Career Guidance: Middle Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Episode 8: Sylvia Cloutier and Jason Yuzicapi (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3232.
(CAN) This program features Sylvia Cloutier, singer, dancer, actor, and producer from Nunavik and Jason Yuzicapi a wilderness survival trainer, pilot, and actor from Kelowna.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Dance; Drama; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level; Career and Work Exploration; Career Guidance: Middle Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Episode 10: Alex Welles and Christina Hanuse (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3234.
(CAN) Alex Welles won the World Hoop Dancing Championship in February 2001. Christina Hanuse is a chiropractor from Campbell River.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level; Career and Work Exploration; Career Guidance: Middle Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Expressing Our Heritage: Métis Artistic Designs (Kit). Troupe, Cheryl. Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies (GDI), 2002. ISBN 0-920915-67-1 ($99.90).
(SK) Touted as the first synthesis of traditional Métis clothing to date, this kit offers 50 high-quality colour study prints that portray the diversity of traditional Métis culture. On the back of each print is valuable information about that particular visual. These prints and the accompanying teacher’s resource provide support material for the instruction of Métis history and culture as well as archival research materials for students.
The teacher’s resource offers extensive background reading and units of study with themes and topics that could be adapted to support various curricula. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, Michif language translations, a section of attractive maps, and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level; Canadian Studies; Social Studies: Elementary Level; Social Studies: Grades 7-9
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
I Wanna Take Me a Picture: Teaching Photography and Writing to Children. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Ewald, Wendy and Lightfoot, Alexandra. Beacon Press (FHW), 2001. 176 p. ISBN 0-8070-3141-0 ($26.95 pbk.).
This is a practical guide to helping students become involved in photography and writing about their life experiences in the classroom and community. It offers technical information on composing a picture, setting up a darkroom, and developing film. It also addresses ways to read a picture and literacy through photography. Black-and-white photographs support the text. This American book includes a table of contents and a list of resources and readings.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Visual Art; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level
Jazz Tap: From African Drums to American Feet. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Johnson, Anne E. (The Library of African American Arts and Culture Series). Rosen Publishing Group (SBC), 1999. 64 p. ISBN 0-8239-1856-4 ($29.95 hdc.).
This easy-to-read book offers an introduction to the history of tap, its influence on current dance styles, and its potential for the future. Numerous colour photographs and drawings support the text. Jazz Tap includes a table of contents, a glossary, a videography, an index, and lists of American dance organizations, websites, and print materials.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Dance
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives
Jingle Dress (Video). (Native American Dance Style Series). Full Circle Communications (FCC), 2002. 30 min. Order no. T149 ($19.95 U.S.).
Filmed on location at northern powwows, this program explores the history and evolution of the jingle dance. It features making and attaching cone jingles and shows the beautiful outfits up close.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Making Sense of Drama: A Guide to Classroom Practice (Print-Non-Fiction). Neelands, Jonothan. Heinemann Educational Books (HBJ), 2002. 122 p. ISBN 0-435-18658-2 ($50.95 pbk.).
This reprinted edition is a valuable resource for teachers who would like an introduction to working within dramatic contexts. It includes suggestions for planning and evaluating, descriptions of various dramatic modes and sample lesson plans that can be used as guides in developing further lessons. It includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Drama; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level
A Moving Picture (Video). Rhombus Media Inc. (MGR), 1989. 54 min. Dup. order no. V3098.
(CAN) Young dancers from the National Ballet of Canada under the direction of choreographer Ann Ditchburn are featured in this romantic dance fantasy. The evocative choreography, animation, optical wizardry, and brilliant design present dance in a new manner. This timeless piece also features the music of Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, Laurie Anderson, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Andre Gagnon, and Jennifer Warnes. Teachers should preview to select excerpts appropriate for their students.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Secondary Level
The Music Connection Series. New Century ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Beethoven, Jane, et al. Scott Foresman (PRN), 2000. Order numbers follow.
Recommended titles in this series include the following:
| The Music Connection: Grade 6 | ||
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Text | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34505-3 |
($55.25 hdc.) | |
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Teacher Edition, Part 1 | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34569-X |
($103.75 coil-bound) | |
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Keyboard Accompaniments - Teacher Edition, Part 2 | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34527-4 |
($70.25 coil-bound) | |
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Resource Book - Teacher Edition, Part 3 | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34536-3 |
($134.25 pbk.) | |
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Compact Discs | ||
| ISBN 0-382-26176-3 | ($665.25 set) |
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The Music Connection: Grade 7 | ||
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Text | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34506-1 |
($55.25 hdc.) | |
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Teacher Edition, Part 1 | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34570-3 |
($103.75 coil-bound) | |
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Keyboard Accompaniments - Teacher Edition, Part 2 | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34528-2 |
($70.25 coil-bound) | |
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Resource Book - Teacher Edition, Part 3 | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34537-1 |
($134.25 pbk.) | |
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Compact Discs | ||
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ISBN 0-382-26177-1 |
($665.25 set) |
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The Music Connection: Grade 8 | ||
|
Text | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34507-X |
($55.25 hdc.) | |
|
Teacher Edition, Part 1 | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34571-1 |
($103.75 coil-bound) | |
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Keyboard Accompaniments - Teacher Edition, Part 2 | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34529-0 |
($70.25 coil-bound) | |
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Resource Book - Teacher Edition, Part 3 | ||
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ISBN 0-382-34538-X |
($134.25 pbk.). |
This series supports the National Standards for Music Education in the United States, and it is also a valuable resource for Canadian teachers.
The teacher’s edition provides program organization featuring three different teaching approaches. A reproduction of the student edition is included. The lesson plans focus on objectives that reflect Saskatchewan’s Arts Education Curriculum and allow for expansion. Suggestions for assessment are included, along with cultural connections, ideas for integrating different subjects, and technology links. Although this is primarily a music resource, the dance, drama, and visual art strands are also evident.
The keyboard accompaniment books provide accompaniments for those songs where the keyboard is an appropriate instrument.
The songs and listening selections on the CDs represent many different styles and categories from folk and traditional to contemporary and popular. The sound quality is exceptional, and the performances should motivate both teachers and students.
Many ancillary components including videos, listening guide transparencies, Orff orchestrations and midi arrangements are also available, but have not been evaluated by Saskatchewan Learning.
Teachers should supplement this program with Canadian selections.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Dance; Drama; Music; Visual Art
Rap and Hip Hop: The Voice of a Generation. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Ayazi-Hashjin, Sherry. (The Library of African American Arts and Culture Series). Rosen Publishing Group (SBC), 1999. 63 p. ISBN 0-8239-1855-6 ($29.95 hdc.).
This easily readable book provides an introduction to the cultural phenomenon of hip hop and the history of rap, tracing elements of rhythm and lyricism back to Africa. Rap and Hip Hop also offers a glimpse of contemporary rap and discusses the potential future of this genre. Numerous colour photographs and drawings support the text. The book includes a table of contents, a glossary, a discography, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Dance; Music
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives
Share the Music Series (Print-Non-Fiction). McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 2003. Order numbers follow.
Recommended titles in this series include the following:
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Share the Music: Grade 6 | ||
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Pupil Edition | ||
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ISBN 0-02-295568-2 | ||
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($93.47 hdc.) | ||
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Teacher’s Edition | ||
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ISBN 0-02-295593-3 | ||
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($500.32 coil-bound) | ||
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Compact Discs (set of 12) | ||
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ISBN 0-02-295441-4 | ||
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($853.51 set) | ||
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Share the Music: Grade 7 | ||
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Pupil Edition | ||
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ISBN 0-02-295615-8 | ||
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($98.58 hdc.) | ||
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Teacher’s Edition (With Piano Accompaniments) | ||
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ISBN 0-02-295393-0 | ||
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($471.97 coil-bound) | ||
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Compact Discs (set of 8) | ||
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ISBN 0-02-295442-2 | ||
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($853.51 set) | ||
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Share the Music: Grade 8 | ||
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Pupil Edition | ||
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ISBN 0-02-295616-6 | ||
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($99.82 hdc.) | ||
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Teacher’s Edition (With Piano Accompaniments) | ||
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ISBN 0-02-295394-9 | ||
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($471.97 coil-bound) | ||
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Compact Discs (set of 9) | ||
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ISBN 0-02-295443-0 | ||
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($853.51 set). | ||
This multilevel American series uses an integrated thematic approach to build music literacy and understanding through singing, listening, moving, creating, music reading, critical thinking, and assessment. For Grades 6-8, the components include a teacher’s edition, piano accompaniment, a student book, and a compact disc. Suggestions for cross-curricular links in English language arts, social studies, science, and all four strands in arts education are included. This well-organized and user friendly resource is visually appealing and contains an excellent variety of songs and music. Suggestions for meeting individual needs and assessment and evaluation are included.
Please note that teachers should supplement this program with Canadian content.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Music
Shumka: Return of the Whirlwind (Video). Sulyma Productions Inc. (SULY), 1991. 58 min. No order number is required. ($19.99).
(CAN) This program follows Canada’s Ukrainian Shumka Dancers on a tour of the Ukraine. It features scenes from performances as well as behind-the-scenes shots and interviews. This tour provided an opportunity for the group members to take pride in their heritage and to define their Canadian identity.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives
Worlds of Music: An Introduction to the Music of the World's Peoples. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Titon, Jeff Todd, ed. Schirmer Books (NEL), 2002. 484 p. ISBN 0-534-59103-5 ($98.50 pbk.). Compact discs (4) - ISBN 0-534-59104-3 ($52.00 set).
An excellent resource for exploring world music, this fourth comprehensive edition of Worlds of Music describes and analyzes the indigenous music of various cultures, including North American Aboriginal, Indonesian, East Indian, African, Eastern European, and Japanese people. (The chapter on Africa is new, and the chapter on Eastern Europe has been revised for this edition.) Included for each cultural group are additional reading and listening selections. The book details characteristics such as the instruments, dominant rhythms, and tonal qualities of differing cultures, and provides maps, scales, diagrams, and black-and-white photographs. It includes a table of contents and an extensive index.
The package of four compact discs may be used independently to raise awareness of various kinds of world music. Each selection is cross-referenced to the text. Most of the music was recorded in the field by authors.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Music; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level
A Young Dancer's Apprenticeship: On Tour With the Moscow City Ballet (Print-Non-Fiction). Dowd, Olympia. Raincoast Books (RAI), 2002. 127 p. ISBN 1-55192-558-3 ($29.95 hdc.).
(CAN) This book documents the personal experiences of Olympia Dowd, a Vancouver dancer, who was chosen at the age of 14 to dance with the Moscow City Ballet in its tour of Asia and Northern Europe. Olympia describes the months of training, the rigours of touring with a professional ballet, and the hard-earned public triumph. Stunning photographs enhance Olympia’s story. The book includes a table of contents and a glossary.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level
Initiatives: Career Development; Multicultural Content and Perspectives
Yuxweluptun: Man of Masks (Video). National Film Board of Canada (MGR), 1998. 22 min. Dup. order no. V3099. Program Guide - Order no. G3099 ($0.33 loose-leaf).
(CAN) Yuxweluptun is a Salish artist from Vancouver, British Columbia. He is a modernist whose surrealistic canvasses deal with ozone depletion, land claims, Aboriginal rights, clear-cut logging, and racism. The program includes interviews with Yuxweluptun, examples of his work, and a visit to his virtual reality longhouse. His work sends a clear message regarding pertinent issues for Aboriginal people.
This program is closed-captioned for people with hearing disabilities.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level; Canadian Studies; Social Studies: Grades 7-9
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
.Absolutely Shumka (Video). Sulyma Productions Inc. (SULY), 1995. No order number is required. ($49.95 set).
(CAN) The three programs in this series present performances from Canada’s Ukrainian Shumka Dancers.
In Cycles of the Sun, the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers use music and dance to reflect seasonal celebrations of nature and community. This beautifully performed program combines Old World tradition and new paths in Ukrainian dance. (47 min.)
In Katrusia, the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers tell the tale of a young girl who prefers to help her father in his blacksmith shop rather than doing needlepoint or other more traditional activities for women. Life is idyllic in Katrusia’s village until Tartar mercenaries attack the residents. Ultimately, Katrusia’s wit and courage save the day. (58 min.)
In Night of Perun, the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers illustrate the dire consequences of a young woman’s blind faith in a vengeful god, Perun, who demands human sacrifice. (24 min.)
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level
Initiatives: Gender Equity; Multicultural Content and Perspectives
Art in Focus. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Mittler, Gene A. Glencoe/McGraw-Hill (MHR), 2000. 630 p. Teacher's Wraparound Edition - ISBN 0-02-662409-5 ($113.57 hdc.). Fine Art Transparencies - ISBN 0-02-661725-0 ($119.18).
This fourth edition of Art in Focus presents a system of art appreciation based on art history and art criticism while developing studio decision-making skills. It deals with the elements and principles of art in four components: artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural content, and aesthetic valuing.
The Teacher's Wraparound Edition of the textbook offers interesting information to share with students in well-defined sections such as "Appreciating Cultural Diversity" and "Art and Humanities." It contains well-planned activities and ideas for instructional approaches. Included are a table of contents and an index.
It is not necessary to purchase the student's edition.
The 36 fine art overhead transparencies of famous art works are colourful and most attractive.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art
Initiatives: Career Development; Multicultural Content and Perspectives
The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Rossol, Monona. Allworth Press (AWR), 2001. 405 p. ISBN 1-58115-204-3 ($24.95 U.S. pbk.).
This book offers guidance in handling art materials safely. The Artist’s Complete Health and Safety Guide provides current information on the following topics:
· identifying hazardous materials
· preventing exposure to toxic chemicals and solvents
· handling pigments and dyes safely
· ventilating workspaces properly
· avoiding harmful airborne particles and pollutants
· using safety equipment effectively
· reducing risks while operating dangerous equipment
· keeping up with the latest government regulations (American)
· maintaining a safe work environment.
Numerous tables and charts add clarity to this comprehensive teacher reference. The book provides a table of contents, an annotated reference list, a glossary, an index, a list of resources available from Arts, Crafts, and Theater Safety (ACTS), as well as lists of American governmental agencies, standards organizations, and commercial sources.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Visual Art; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Middle Level; Kindergarten
A Concise History of Canadian Architecture (Print-Non-Fiction). Kalman, Harold. Oxford University Press (OUP), 2000. 661 p. ISBN 0-19-540700-8 ($65.00 hdc.).
(CAN) This resource is a shortened version of the two-volume A History of Canadian Architecture. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive study on Canadian architecture from the dwellings of the early aboriginal peoples to contemporary times. It describes the country's building history in lucid and interesting narrative, and it places the buildings in a social and cultural context. The author brings to light some characteristics of Canadian architects and architecture such as a respect for nature, distinct regional differences and the capacity to produce innovations in response to social issues. Drawings and photographs are used to illustrate all aspects of Canadian architecture. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Visual Art
Other Use: Housing
Drops of Brandy and Other Traditional Métis Tunes (Compact Disc). Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies (GDI), 2001. Volume Two - No order number is required. ($19.95).
(SK) On two compact discs, Volume II of Drops of Brandy offers a comprehensive collection of traditional Métis fiddle tunes. It features accomplished Métis fiddlers including John Arcand, Mel Bedard, Hap Boyer, Ed Lafferty, Richard Lafferty, Garry Lepine, and Homer Poitras.
The accompanying book contains biographies, archival and contemporary photographs, sheet music, stories about the fiddle, and a history of each fiddle tune featured in the collection.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Dance; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Middle Level; Kindergarten
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Emily Carr Country (Print-Non-Fiction). Milne, Courtney. McClelland & Stewart Limited (EHV), 2001. 191 p. ISBN 0-7710-5889-6 ($50.00 hdc.).
(SK) In the process of producing this book, renowned photographer Courtney Milne collected his favourite Emily Carr quotations and carefully chose some of his West Coast photographs to complement the prose perfectly. This combination of the work of two gifted Canadian artists is stunning.Episode 1: Tatiana Housty and Riel Benn (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3225.
(CAN) This program features Tatiana Housty, the 30-year-old host of Vancouver Television’s award-winning series, First Story that examines First Nations politics, art, and music. Riel Benn, an award-winning painter, takes viewers to his parents’ home on the Birdtail Sioux reserve in Manitoba.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Career and Work Exploration; Career Guidance: Middle Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Episode 3: Nicole Fraser and George Leach (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3227.
(CAN) This program features Nicole Fraser a young Cree woman who starred in the role of ‘Ali’ in the musical Mamma Mia and George Leach a talented musician, actor, and artist from the Sta’alt’imx Nation in Lillooet, BC.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Episode 4: Santee Smith and Stefany Mathias (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3229.
(CAN) Viewers meet Santee Smith a Six Nations dancer, actor, and potter, and Stefany Mathias, hereditary chief of the Squamish Nation of Vancouver who is also an actor and filmmaker.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Career and Work Exploration; Career Guidance: Middle Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Episode 7: Lisa Odjig and Vanessa Bellegarde (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3231.
(CAN) Viewers meet Lisa Odjig from Wikwemikong, Ontario, the first woman to earn the World Champion Title for the World Hoop Dancing Championship and Vanessa Bellegarde, a young Cree woman who is a three-time world kick-boxing champion, chef, physical education teacher, and guidance counsellor.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Career and Work Exploration; Career Guidance: Middle Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Episode 8: Sylvia Cloutier and Jason Yuzicapi (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3232.
(CAN) This program features Sylvia Cloutier, singer, dancer, actor, and producer from Nunavik and Jason Yuzicapi a wilderness survival trainer, pilot, and actor from Kelowna.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Dance; Drama; Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Career and Work Exploration; Career Guidance: Middle Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Episode 10: Alex Welles and Christina Hanuse (Video). (The Seventh Generation II Series). Big Soul Productions (MGR), 2002. 30 min. Dup. order no. V3234.
(CAN) Alex Welles won the World Hoop Dancing Championship in February 2001. Christina Hanuse is a chiropractor from Campbell River.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Career and Work Exploration; Career Guidance: Middle Level
Initiatives: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives; Career Development
Essential Guide to Dance. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Ashley, Linda. Hodder & Stoughton Educational (BHU), 2002. 264 p. ISBN 0-340-80320-7 ($34.95 pbk.).
This highly illustrated updated edition offers clear explanations of the social and cultural contexts of dance, providing the background to the development of modern dance. It contains many performance examples and comparative studies of classical ballet and modern dance. It also provides numerous exercises and routines to assist dancers in developing individual dance routines. Essential Guide to Dance addresses topics such as the dancer in training, the constituent features of dance, interpreting dance, the dancer in performance and evaluating dance. This new version discusses in great detail the problems students encounter during the dance-making process. Some tasks are highlighted with key skills to help students and teachers to integrate them with their dance studies. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;Grade 12; Dance; Teacher Reference
Experiencing Dance: From Student to Dance Artist (Print-Non-Fiction). Scheff, Helene, Sprague, Marty and McGreevy-Nichols, Susan. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2005. 218 p. ISBN 0-7360-5187-2 ($36.95 pbk.).
This book is comprised of five parts: “What Is Your Movement Potential?,” ”Movement Everywhere, But Is It Dance?,” “How to Become a Choreographer,” “How to Become a Dancer,” and “How to Refine Yourself As a Dance Artist.” Accompanying each part is historical/cultural information relevant to the topic being covered. Each chapter within a part offers three or more lessons including goals and review questions. Students are guided in self-evaluation procedures, rubrics, and peer assessment. Black-and-white drawings and photographs support the text. Experiencing Dance contains a table of contents, a glossary, and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;Grade 12; Dance
Expressing Our Heritage: Métis Artistic Designs (Kit). Troupe, Cheryl. Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies (GDI), 2002. ISBN 0-920915-67-1 ($99.90).
(SK) Touted as the first synthesis of traditional Métis clothing to date, this kit offers 50 high-quality colour study prints that portray the diversity of traditional Métis culture. On the back of each print is valuable information about that particular visual. These prints and the accompanying teacher’s resource provide support material for the instruction of Métis history and culture as well as archival research materials for students.
The teacher’s resource offers extensive background reading and units of study with themes and topics that could be adapted to support various curricula. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, Michif language translations, a section of attractive maps, and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Middle Level; Canadian Studies; Social Studies: Elementary Level; Social Studies: Grades 7-9
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Headin' for Better Times: The Arts of the Great Depression (Print-Non-Fiction). Damon, Duane. (People's History Series). Lerner Publications (SBC), 2002. 96 p. ISBN 0-8225-1741-8 ($29.95 hdc.).
This portrait of the American world of art during the Depression reveals how American artists in several media expressed the trials, sorrows, and hope of that painful era of history. Numerous colour and black-and-white visuals support the text. Included are a table of contents, a list of movies, and a list of post office murals created during the Depression, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;Grade 12; Dance; Drama; Music; Visual Art
History of Modern Art: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Photography. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Arnason, H. H. Prentice Hall Inc. (PRN), 2004. 832 p. ISBN 0-13-184069-X ($95.16 hdc.).
With beautiful colour photographs and authoritative text, this fifth edition offers detailed information on the art of the modern era from Modernism’s 19th century European beginnings to today’s diverse art trends. Chapter 27, “Resistance and Change” (previously “Epilogue”) has been revised to consider the latest scholarship and emerging trends in contemporary art. The book includes a table of contents, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;Grade 12; Visual Art
I Wanna Take Me a Picture: Teaching Photography and Writing to Children. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Ewald, Wendy and Lightfoot, Alexandra. Beacon Press (FHW), 2001. 176 p. ISBN 0-8070-3141-0 ($26.95 pbk.).
This is a practical guide to helping students become involved in photography and writing about their life experiences in the classroom and community. It offers technical information on composing a picture, setting up a darkroom, and developing film. It also addresses ways to read a picture and literacy through photography. Black-and-white photographs support the text. This American book includes a table of contents and a list of resources and readings.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level
Jingle Dress (Video). (Native American Dance Style Series). Full Circle Communications (FCC), 2002. 30 min. Order no. T149 ($19.95 U.S.).
Filmed on location at northern powwows, this program explores the history and evolution of the jingle dance. It features making and attaching cone jingles and shows the beautiful outfits up close.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Middle Level
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Making Sense of Drama: A Guide to Classroom Practice (Print-Non-Fiction). Neelands, Jonothan. Heinemann Educational Books (HBJ), 2002. 122 p. ISBN 0-435-18658-2 ($50.95 pbk.).
This reprinted edition is a valuable resource for teachers who would like an introduction to working within dramatic contexts. It includes suggestions for planning and evaluating, descriptions of various dramatic modes and sample lesson plans that can be used as guides in developing further lessons. It includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Drama; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Middle Level
A Moving Picture (Video). Rhombus Media Inc. (MGR), 1989. 54 min. Dup. order no. V3098.
(CAN) Young dancers from the National Ballet of Canada under the direction of choreographer Ann Ditchburn are featured in this romantic dance fantasy. The evocative choreography, animation, optical wizardry, and brilliant design present dance in a new manner. This timeless piece also features the music of Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, Laurie Anderson, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Andre Gagnon, and Jennifer Warnes. Teachers should preview to select excerpts appropriate for their students.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Middle Level
Offstage, Onstage: Inside the Stratford Festival (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2002. 83 min. Order no. C9102 042 ($49.95).
(CAN) In this program, cameras focus on backstage activities during an entire season of a renowned Canadian theatre company. Teachers could select excerpts to illustrate various stages of theatre production (e.g., voice coaching, sound, wardrobe design, rehearsal, makeup).
A brief teacher’s guide accompanies the video.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Drama
Other Use: Theatre Arts
Rainbow of Dreams: Memories in Black & White (Print-Non-Fiction). Emery, Winston, Tiseo, Frank and Llewellyn, Leon, eds. Detselig Enterprises Ltd. (DET), 2000. 165 p. ISBN 1-55059-207-6 ($16.95 pbk.).
This book is a multimedia project undertaken by Media Education students from Laurier Macdonald High School in St. Leonard, Quebec. This project involved the students in writing, photography, computer technology, and other activities as they researched the family history behind certain family photographs. The black-and-white photographs taken by the students are included in this book. Also provided is a teacher’s guide developed to help other teachers facilitate a similar project. Rainbow of Dreams includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art; Teacher Reference
The Return (Video). Moving Images Distribution (MOI), 1998. 47 min. No order number is required. ($250.00).
(SK) This program focuses on the art scene in the late 1950s and early ’60s, especially artist and writer Roy Kiyooka, architect Richard Wiens, and a group of abstract painters known as The Regina Five. It was produced as a tribute to the era as well as to Roy Kiyooka who passed away in 1994. The Return features outstanding cinematography by Fumiko Kiyooka, music by Astrid Sars and Ross Barrett, archival photographs and interviews with Roy Kiyooka, Clifford Wiens, and members of the Regina Five: Ken Lochhead, Art McKay, Donald Morton, Ronald Bloor, and Ted Godwin.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art
A Sense of Dance: Exploring Your Movement Potential. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Schrader, Constance A. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2005. 206 p. ISBN 0-7360-5189-9 ($36.95 pbk.).
This revised edition of A Sense of Dance was developed for students who are exploring the art form of dance for the very first time. The book emphasizes that dance is an accessible art form that can foster greater self-awareness and self-confidence. Part I, “An Invitation to the Dance,” poses the questions “What is dance?” and “Why do people dance?” Part II, “The Laws of (Loco) Motion,” focuses on the elements of dance: time, space, and effort and offers guidance in learning to use personal experience as a springboard for choreography. Part III, “The Sense of Movement,” addresses what makes a person create or appreciate dance in a personal way. Part IV, “The Politics of Dancing,” focuses on the challenges of crafting dances for the purpose of effective, intentional communication. Black-and-white illustrations enhance the text in this user friendly learning resource. The book includes a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;Grade 12; Dance
Servant of God: Berthold Imhoff (Video). (A Scattering of Seeds IV Series). White Pine Pictures (MGR), 2001. 30 min. Dup. order no. V6804.
(CAN) This program tells the story of Berthold Imhoff, a well-to-do German painter, who brought religious art to rural Saskatchewan. In 1914, the German immigrant left a successful fresco business in Pennsylvania and settled with his family near St. Walburg. In this rather secluded setting, Imhoff could devote his time to painting churches and to hunting, another favourite pastime. With the outbreak of World War 1 and then the Great Depression, there was no money for nonessentials such as church decorating. Imhoff continued to donate his time and effort and decorated dozens of Catholic churches across the province. In 1921, he built a large studio on his farm, creating the first art gallery in the area. In 1937, Imhoff was knighted by Pope Pius IX into the order of St. Gregory the Great for his generosity to the Catholic Church. Imhoff continued to paint every day in his studio until his death in 1939.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Visual Art
Other Use: Canadian Studies
Shumka: Return of the Whirlwind (Video). Sulyma Productions Inc. (SULY), 1991. 58 min. No order number is required. ($19.99).
(CAN) This program follows Canada’s Ukrainian Shumka Dancers on a tour of the Ukraine. It features scenes from performances as well as behind-the-scenes shots and interviews. This tour provided an opportunity for the group members to take pride in their heritage and to define their Canadian identity.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives
Spirits of Havana With Jane Bunnett (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2000. 90 min. Order no. C9100 112 ($49.95).
(CAN) This is a documentary that follows renowned jazz musician Jane Bunnett across Cuba. She visits various communities and music schools where she donates instruments, does technical repair work, and teaches students. This program has some fabulous music selections, and the charm of Cuba is evident. Note: This video contains some profanities; teachers may wish to choose appropriate excerpts for classroom use.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Music
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives
Teaching Beginning Ballet Technique (Print-Non-Fiction). Kassing, Gayle and Jay, Danielle M. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 1998. 187 p. ISBN 0-87322-997-5 ($36.95 pbk.).
This book offers practical suggestions on how to teach ballet technique. Part I provides specific information about the teaching/learning process, the theoretical foundations of ballet, ways to construct and manage the class, and student assessment. Part II guides instructors through the teaching of exercises, steps, principles, and progressions. Numerous black-and-white illustrations accompany the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Dance
The Theater Experience. 9th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Wilson, Edwin. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 2004. 415 p. ISBN 0-07-287836-3 ($73.06 pbk.).
This exceptional reference provides valuable in-depth information and surveys all elements comprising the theatre experience. It analyzes and explains what theatre is about, what goes on in theatre, and what it means to be a viewer. One section covers information on scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound. Detailed appendices to the book deal with technical terms, major theatrical forms and movements, and the historic parallels between theatre and society, politics, and culture. Numerous colour and black-and-white photographs are included. Plot summaries for 12 plays are included.
This resource contains a table of contents, a bibliography, and a detailed index.
A Theatergoer’s Guide is also included. Within this guide is a section related to conducting theatre research on the web.
The enclosed CD-ROM includes video clips from live performances and commentary from actors, directors, and writers. Suggested teacher activities are also included.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Drama
Other Use: Theatre Arts
Worlds of Music: An Introduction to the Music of the World's Peoples. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Titon, Jeff Todd, ed. Schirmer Books (NEL), 2002. 484 p. ISBN 0-534-59103-5 ($98.50 pbk.). Compact discs (4) - ISBN 0-534-59104-3 ($52.00 set).
An excellent resource for exploring world music, this fourth comprehensive edition of Worlds of Music describes and analyzes the indigenous music of various cultures, including North American Aboriginal, Indonesian, East Indian, African, Eastern European, and Japanese people. (The chapter on Africa is new, and the chapter on Eastern Europe has been revised for this edition.) Included for each cultural group are additional reading and listening selections. The book details characteristics such as the instruments, dominant rhythms, and tonal qualities of differing cultures, and provides maps, scales, diagrams, and black-and-white photographs. It includes a table of contents and an extensive index.
The package of four compact discs may be used independently to raise awareness of various kinds of world music. Each selection is cross-referenced to the text. Most of the music was recorded in the field by authors.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Music; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level
A Young Dancer's Apprenticeship: On Tour With the Moscow City Ballet (Print-Non-Fiction). Dowd, Olympia. Raincoast Books (RAI), 2002. 127 p. ISBN 1-55192-558-3 ($29.95 hdc.).
(CAN) This book documents the personal experiences of Olympia Dowd, a Vancouver dancer, who was chosen at the age of 14 to dance with the Moscow City Ballet in its tour of Asia and Northern Europe. Olympia describes the months of training, the rigours of touring with a professional ballet, and the hard-earned public triumph. Stunning photographs enhance Olympia’s story. The book includes a table of contents and a glossary.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12; Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level
Initiatives: Career Development; Multicultural Content and Perspectives
Yuxweluptun: Man of Masks (Video). National Film Board of Canada (MGR), 1998. 22 min. Dup. order no. V3099. Program Guide - Order no. G3099 ($0.33 loose-leaf).
(CAN) Yuxweluptun is a Salish artist from Vancouver, British Columbia. He is a modernist whose surrealistic canvasses deal with ozone depletion, land claims, Aboriginal rights, clear-cut logging, and racism. The program includes interviews with Yuxweluptun, examples of his work, and a visit to his virtual reality longhouse. His work sends a clear message regarding pertinent issues for Aboriginal people.
This program is closed-captioned for people with hearing disabilities.
Suggested Use: Grade 10; Grade 11;
Grade 12; Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Middle Level; Canadian Studies; Social Studies: Grades 7-9
Initiative: Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
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