10 WAYS TO INTEGRATE ART WITH

OTHER SCHOOL SUBJECTS

Educations from other subjects may not come to you to integrate art. You may need to
initiate the conversation. Provide suggestions and ideas for how to integrate the
subject/subjects with art.
Create clear and concise outcome goals/end of lesson objectives for each subject. There
should be specific outcome goals for each of the subjects so that each of the educators
knows what is to be expected of the students.
Provide enough time for proper research and preparation for integration and maintain
continuous communication between educators.
The Art educator should determine what constitutes a quality art lesson. Educators from
other subjects might not understand everything that goes into an art lesson.

Activities should meet the requirements for all subjects involved!

The Art lesson should always include art history, art criticism, aesthetics as well as studio
skills.
Art skills must be integrated into the lesson to meet the State and National Standards.
Lessons and projects should be stimulating and inspiring for the students as well as
promote problem solving and creativity.
Materials and activities should be appropriate for the grade level.
The Art must not be compromised to be part of an interdisciplinary curriculum. Do not let
the other subjects overwhelm or lessen the value of the art lessons taking place.

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