For Teachers - Arts Integration
Artful Connections
Our standards-aligned Artful Connections programs, led by professional teaching artists, make it easy to integrate the arts in your classroom while connecting to math, science, and English language arts curriculum. To get a taste of Artful Connections, check out our free sample lessons and engaging instructional videos below. We encourage you to use them in your classroom and share with your colleagues. To find out how an Armory teaching artist can come to your school, please contact our Vice President of Programs, Karen Satzman, at 626-792-5101 x133. Artful Connections is made possible by a generous grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
| Download Sample Lesson Plans Math+Art, Science+Art (Grades 2, 4, and 5) |
| Watch Lesson Training Videos Math+Art (Grades 2, 3, and 4) |
| See Classroom Photos |
Artful Connections was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number MA-10-18-0362-18
What Do Classroom Teachers Say About the Armory's Artful Connections Programs?
“The teaching artists are very knowledgeable and have taught my students and me a great deal.”
“Students become creative and think out-of-the-box while doing art.”
“Knowledgeable, professional, explicit, and clear in delivery showing models and examples.”
“Excellent science, art, and English language arts connections with terrific art resources.”
Children Investigate the Environment (CIE)
Since 1989, the Armory has encouraged thousands of children to hone their critical thinking skills, make real-world connections to classroom learning, and appreciate Pasadena’s natural wonders through the power of art. Children Investigate the Environment (CIE) takes Pasadena students into nearby natural environments to learn about the earth and physical sciences through the visual arts.
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Contact Us
The Armory's Artful Connections programs have been thoroughly evaluated and demonstrate marked improvements in students' pre-and post-test scores related to the integrated core subjects. Find out how we can support your student's academic and life goals. Contact our Vice President of Programs Karen Satzman at [email protected].
Arts Integration: Professional Development for K-12 Educators in Greater Los Angeles
Project-based learning. It's the core of common core, and it's what we do best. With roots going back to 1947, the Armory continues to be a pioneer and a nationally-recognized leader in project-based arts integration. Art helps makes abstract concepts such as math and science concrete, understandable, and approachable. Let us help you design and implement hands-on, integrated, standards-based lessons that will motivate all styles of learners, particularly visual and kinesthetic learners.
The Armory's proven approach to arts integration with math and science has been thoroughly evaluated and consistently demonstrate marked improvements in students pre- and post-test scores. The recipient of numerous US Department of Education grants, we continue to partner with local and regional school districts to help K-12 teachers build upon the power of art to inspire student achievement. Contact us today and learn how we can help.
Are you interested in harnessing the power of art to increase your student's achievement in math and science? Contact our Vice President of Programs at [email protected] or (626) 792-5101 x133.
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Armory Center for the Arts gratefully recognizes the funders of its Artful Connections programs:
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