Services: Model visual arts video and resource kit
The Wonder-filled World of Walter Anderson
The Mississippi Arts Commission’s newest Whole Schools project is a model video lesson and kit. The lesson uses the rich content found in Walter Anderson’s work to provide multiple opportunities for interdisciplinary connections.
The Creators
The Wonder-filled World of Walter Anderson unit, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, was created by Lee Bryson; Martha Cheney, Ed.D; and Mary Jane Zander, Ed.D for the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Whole Schools Initiative.
The Unit
The unit—designed for fourth graders—includes a video for classroom teachers to use with students to introduce basic art content and to prompt art experiences for the class. Teachers will also receive materials and supplies to support the lessons.
The Presentation
Presentations for schools requesting The Wonder-filled World of Walter Anderson will include two parts:
- A 1.5 hour demonstration lesson led by a certified art teacher. All fourth grade teachers in the school will observe as 27 students participate in a printmaking lesson.
- A 1.5 hour professional development activity for teachers. The fourth grade teachers will participate in a hands-on learning experience to become familiar with the components of the video lesson and the resource materials / supplies in the kit.
The Kit
Each school will receive a kit with the following components:
- Art supplies for each fourth grade teacher to conduct the lessons with his/her class.
- A video to use with students as an introduction to the work of Walter Anderson and printmaking.
- A resource manual that includes background materials; lesson suggestions; and correlation to the fourth grade Mississippi standards in fine arts, science, math, social studies, and language arts.
- Reproductions of Walter Anderson’s work.
- Walter Anderson for Children—a book of activities for children.
How to Schedule a Presentation
Contact Karen Burke, Special Projects Coordinator for the Whole Schools Initiative, to schedule a presentation:
Karen Burke
Phone/Fax: 601-636-8980
105 Ridgelawn Drive / Vicksburg, MS 39183-9570
kburke_vwsd@hotmail.com
Schools in close proximity are encouraged to work together to schedule presentations.
For the Demonstration Lesson and Professional Development Session
When you schedule a presentation, you will receive information concerning what your school needs to do to prepare for the presentation.
The Cost
Schools involved in the Whole Schools Initiative will receive training sessions at no cost as funding permits.
