Resources for the Classroom
Browse Curricula & Guides
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Looking at French Decorative Arts: Lessons and Ideas for Discussion
created 2003, updated 2013—new lessons available!
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Art & Language Arts: Ideas for the Classroom
created 2002, most recently updated in 2012
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Language through Art: ESL Enrichment Curriculum (Beginning Level)
created 2012
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When Art Talks
created 2012
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Exploring Photographs
updated 2012
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Stories in Art
created in 2011
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Art & Architecture
created 2011
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Villa Summer Institute: Ideas for the
Classroom
created 2011
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Performing Arts in Art
created 2010, updated 2011
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Secondary Teachers' Institute: Ideas for the Classroom
created 2011
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Historical Witness, Social Messaging
created 2008, updated 2009
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Working with Sculpture
created 2008, updated 2009
Lessons that Address Common Core Standards
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Looking at French Decorative Arts: Tick-Tock, Bedroom Clock (Grades K–2)
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Looking at French Decorative Arts: Appropriate and Innovate (Grades 3–5)
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I Am a Hard Worker (Grades 3–5)
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Sculpting a Modern Hero (Grades 6–8)
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Before, During, and After The Musicians' Brawl (Grades 9–12)
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Writing about Art: Objective vs. Subjective (Grades 9–12)
See more...Tips and Tools for Teachers
Sets of art activities, ideas for creating lessons, and online interactive experiences. View tips and tools.
Looking for Lessons with Ancient Art?
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Combating Corrosion
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Putting a Spin on Current Events (Advanced Level)
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Giants of the Past
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Sculpting a Modern Hero
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Breaking the Chains, Rising Out of Circumstances (Intermediate Level)
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The Many Different Sides of War (Intermediate Level)
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Putting a Spin on Current Events (Intermediate Level)
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A Story on a Vase
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Shaping Ideas: Symbolism in Sculpture
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Ceramics: A Vessel into History
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Goddesses Are Personifications Too!
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Neoclassical Influences
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O Greek Shape! O Fair Pose!
See more...School Visit Activities
Bringing your class to the Villa or Center? View activities designed for School Visits.