INTRODUCTION
The country of Mexico is part of North America. Mexico is south of the United States as seen on the map. Mexico has an interesting and exciting history. The Mexican people are proud and rich in culture. This multimedia project offers you the opportunity to learn about MEXICO and its ARTISTS.
GOAL
Learn about the ART of MEXICO. OBJECTIVES
* Research the arts of Mexico
* Sharpen your technology skills
* Recognize the styles and media of Mexican Art
* Learn to work as a team on a collaborative project
* Work as a group to create a brief, six slide Hyperstudio presentation
PROCESS
* Class will be divided into groups of four.
* Each group member will choose a role.
* Using resource links, students will gather information about an artist in their "media".
* Collect information about your artist by using the DATA SHEET
* Group members will collaborate and create a six slide Hyperstudio slide show.
* Slide shows should contain the following six slides:
EVALUATION
Each group project will be evaluated using a RUBRIC. Your group should print a rubric to use as a guide while creating your slide show.
CULMINATING ACTIVITIES
Classroom groups share their slide shows.
Students may create an artwork which emulates the media and style of a Mexican Artist.
Plan a "FIESTA" to share Mexican treats, slide shows, and art with other classes!
© 2000 Sheree Rensel
