Learning Objectives	Activities
	Mini-Unit II: Where Ideas Come From Sample Theme: Reflection Lesson Ten Components: critical/responsive, cultural/historical
increase their understanding of the contributions of various Saskatchewan and Canadian artists, including Aboriginal artists, to the field of visual art identify and explore environmental, historical and social factors that influence visual artists and their work develop an understanding of various issues in visual art and the concerns of visual artists	Look at Noella Thompson's video "A Road Less Travelled" from the Expressions series. Her art work deals with reflecting on what was or could have been in the past. She goes to old farm houses and churches and is intrigued by the visual imagery she sees. She later represents and reflects upon these images in her work. Discuss her work and her life as a teacher and as an artist. Invite a community member to class who is an artist in additional to working at another profession. Have the artist discuss his or her work, as well as the realities of doing two jobs.