CR1.2
Investigate and describe various reasons for creating arts expressions.
Indicators for this outcome
(a) Pose questions about artists and the arts (e.g., Why do you think this artist makes sculptures of cows? How could we make art works that tell people something about our own community?).
(b) Determine ways to find answers to questions posed (e.g., Do we have any artists, musicians, dancers, or theatre artists in our community? If so, how do you think we could find out about their work?).
(c) Locate information about the arts from various sources including technology.
(d) Describe various purposes for the arts and careers associated with each (e.g., to tell a story/storytellers, to make a building/architects, to provide a film soundtrack/composers, to design a product/designers, to express feelings or make us think/artists).
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R103981
Bringing Back the Buffalo Teachings with Lorne Kequahtooway and Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway - Grades 1-2
Artists Lorne Kequahtooway and Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway will teach students about the history of buffalo in North America. Lorne begins the discussion with a smudge of sage and invites all students/staff/teachers to participate. They explain the purpose of smudging ceremony.
Students will then create their own buffalo flags/banners to celebrate their role in shaping the current environment, while reflecting on the lesson.
Media and Formats : Video
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R013529
Soundtracks for Adventurous Kids with Felipe Gomez. Grades 1 and 2
Felipe Gomez is an educator, award-winning musician and adventurer. His interactive music program explores the importance of music in daily life. He shares his multimedia performance, "The Adventures of the Cycling Fox," a fusion of live music, spoken word and projections of video animations. During on-air activities, students learn to observe sound waves, patterns in music, rhythm and pitch. Felipe also demonstrates body percussion. Students use what they have learned to create their own musical scenes, giving sound to their thoughts and feelings.
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R013532
Métis Jigging Part 2. Grades 1 & 2
Krystle Pederson is a traditional jigger and Métis dance instructor. In Métis Jigging Part 2, Krystle talks about different styles of fiddle music and how jigging steps are incorporated into other styles of dance. Through demonstrations and practise, students build on the skills and knowledge gained in Part 1. Krystle introduces new jigging steps with an emphasis on travelling and working with a partner. She also demonstrates and shares her belief in the importance of community and working together.
PLEASE NOTE: Métis Jigging Part 2 builds on skills and knowledge from Part 1, which aired in 2015. Teachers should review Part 1 and its accompanying activities with their students before commencing Part 2.
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R014537
Adventures of the Cycling Fox with Felipe Gomez. Grades 1 & 2
Felipe Gomez shares his multimedia performance, "The Adventures of the Cycling Fox," a fusion of live music, spoken word and projections of video animations. During the video's activities, students learn to observe sound waves, patterns in music, rhythm and pitch. Felipe also demonstrates body percussion. Students then use what they have learned to create their own musical scenes, giving sound to their thoughts and feelings.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: June 17, 2020