1 hour

Looking for Math in Art

By viewing pieces of artwork by students will discover how math is incorporated into artwork.

Louise Nevelson, 
Sky Presence II, 1960, 
Newark Museum Collection

Grade Level:

  • Elementary School

Subject:

  • Math

Collection:

  • American Art

Skills:

  • Critical thinking

Age:

  • 9-12

Time:

  • 1 hour

Memories of a Lifetime - Romare Bearden

Student will use a variety of resources (text, art) to learn about the art of collage.  Students will use the artwork of Romare Bearden and the story “Me and Uncle Romie” by Claire Hartfield as inspiration for creati

Romare Bearden The Dove, 1964 (NEH 17b)

Grade Level:

  • Elementary School

Subject:

  • Art

Collection:

  • American Art

Skills:

  • Creativity

Age:

  • 9-12

Time:

  • 1 hour

The Great Depression and Great Recession

This Lesson uses pieces from the Newark Museum to enhance students understanding of the Great Depression and Great Recession. 

 

Minetta Good, At the Country Auction, 1935

Grade Level:

  • Middle School

Subject:

  • Social Studies

Collection:

  • American Art

Skills:

  • Critical thinking

Age:

  • 6-8

Time:

  • 1 hour

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