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Curriculum Studio
Ohio’s framework for comprehensive, standards-based arts education is in place and growing stronger. Learn more about the Ohio Department of Education’s fine arts standards, development process for model curricula, OAC new Arts Learning Guidelines, and examples of curricula.

 

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Curriculum Studio Fine Arts Content Standards Lesson and Unit Plans
    Explore model lesson plans in dance, drama/theatre, music and visual art designed for Pre-K through 12 students. Written by thirty exemplary arts educators representing all state regions, grade levels, and arts disciplines, these detailed models include assessment tools, teaching tips, suggestions for involving parents, and sources.
    To download and customize model lesson plans, visit:
    http://ims.ode.state.oh.us/ODE/IMS/Lessons/default.asp
Curriculum and Instruction
    The Ohio Department of Education’s Office of Curriculum and Instruction is your primary resource for curriculum needs. This office helps to develop model curricula and assessments in accordance with Ohio’s Academic Content Standards.
    https://ims.ode.state.oh.us/ODE/IMS/Assessment/default.asp
Improvement Plan Framework NEA Shakespeare in American Communities
    The National Endowment for the Arts is bringing professional theater productions of Shakespeare’s work and related educational activities to Americans in small and mid-sized communities throughout the country. Through this link, teachers can order an educational package free of charge, which includes lesson plans and classroom activities related to the Shakespeare in American Communities initiative.
    http://www.nea.gov/national/shakespeare/index.html
NEA Jazz Masters
    Relating to their initiative Jazz Masters, the National Endowment for the Arts is offering Jazz in the Schools. This educational resource for high school teachers includes a five-unit, Web-based curriculum and DVD toolkit exploring jazz as an indigenous American art form and as a means to understand American history. More information on Jazz in the Schools is available through this link.
    http://www.nea.gov/national/jazz/index.html
NEA Operation Homecoming
    The National Endowment for the Arts created Operation Homecoming to help U.S. troops and their families write about their wartime experiences. In conjunction with this program, there are educational materials offering help with the craft of creative writing.
    http://www.nea.gov/national/homecoming/index.html
Continuum on Arts Integration in Schools

 

OAC Arts Learning Guidelines
    Learning in the arts is most effective as a sequential, in-depth process. A well-developed curriculum can cultivate creativity for all ages. The Arts Learning Guidelines encourage the development of arts experiences to enhance social understanding, academic knowledge, creative skill, and overall well-being.
    Ohio Arts Council Guidelines 2006/2007

 

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