Lesson Plans Art and Social Studies lessons for grades K-12 were created by local teachers. All lessons support Michigan Curriculum Standards.Diego Rivera:
Detroit Industry Murals Lesson Plans for Teachers Grades 6–8
Art and social studies lessons link Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry murals to the middle school curriculum. Includes step-by-step instructions for activities, and images and information about the murals.
Art and social studies lesson plans help students discover the cultures and arts of China, Korea, and Japan. This project was made possible with generous funding from the Freeman Foundation.
Ancient
Egypt: Lesson Plans for Teachers Grades k–6
Lessons relate ancient Egypt to social studies, language arts, art, math and science. Includes step-by-step instructions for activities, images and information.
African
Art and Personal Adornment Grades 5–8
Lessons explore how identity is expressed through traditional African art at the DIA. A video and companion CD Rom may also be purchased from the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA).
