Art & Music

The Art Room
<http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/rt_room/>
Well-illustrated ideas and concepts that could be used in a variety of
settings and grade levels. If you're looking for art projects, there are
dozens of ideas here. (Grades 2-8)

Images for Instruction
<http://www.mcad.edu/AICT/html/index.html>
A collection of art images that are copyright-free when used for
instructional purposes. Great resource for art history or lessons dealing
with comparative art styles. (All ages)

Artist's Toolkit
<http://www.artsconnected.org/toolkit/>
This is a great on-line introduction to the basic elements of art: line,
shape, movement, color, and space. Students can watch an animated
demonstration, find examples of the concept in works of art from museums or
create their own composition (Grades 4-12)

Arts Edge From Marco Polo
<http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/>
Click "teaching materials" and then "curricula, lessons and activities" for
great resources that integrate art and music into other curriculum areas.
(Grades K-12)

Art Institute of Chicago
<http://www.artic.edu/artaccess/AA_AfAm/pages/AfAm_lessons.shtml>
Lesson plans created by the Art Institute to accompany a visit.  Pictures
and instructional material are all included on-line to give students a
virtual tour. (Grades 4-12)

Indiana University: Worldwide Internet Music Resources
http://www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources/instr.html
This IU School of Music site provides information about most musical
instruments.

New York Philharmonic Kid Zone
<http://www.nyphilkids.org/>
This site offers detailed composer information, musician biographies, and
even music skill games. (Grades 3-8)

Musical Instrument Encyclopedia
http://www.si.umich.edu/chico/instrument/
This site has information about musical instruments from all over the world.
It includes pictures and text for a wide variety of instruments from
Western, African, and Oriental cultures, along with information on how they
are used. (Grades 4-12)

Pop Music Lessons
<http://www.rockhall.com/programs/plans.asp>
Dozens of lesson plans that use music and popular songs as touchstones for
exploring other events and disciplines. These lessons require real research
and serious thought. Teachers in all disciplines can find something here.
(Grades 6-12)

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra for Kids and Teachers
<http://www.dsokids.com/2001/rooms/DSO_Intro.html>
Play Beethoven's Baseball, musical instrument hangman, or try the Time
Machine to learn about musical periods. (All ages)

History of Rock and Roll
<http://www.history-of-rock.com/>
This site explores the roots of rock in such a way as to illuminate the
natural progression of musical styles. (Grades 4-12)

Webquests

Museum Mischief
<http://edservices.aea7.k12.ia.us/edtech/teacherpages/lberryjseymour/index.html>
Choose a piece of American artwork, write a description of that piece, and
have a friend recreate this piece of art from your description. (Grades 2-5)

Art Exhibit!
<http://209.7.110.8/~cnolan/exhibit/>
Work with two or three other museum curators to produce an exhibit with an
overall theme of your choice. (Grades 5-8)

Radio Production
<http://pd.impaq.com.au/Talo_Online/webquests/radio/index.htm>
Students work together to develop a music playlist for a radio station.
(Grades 6-12)