LibGuides: Grade 7: The Arts: Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing

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Gale OneFile: Fine Arts This link opens in a new window
Magazines & journals supporting research in aras such as dance, drama, music, art, history and filmmaking.
Britannica Middle School Edition This link opens in a new window
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for intermediate students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.
Gale in Context: Middle School (formerly Research in Context) This link opens in a new window
For students Gr. 6-10, this visual database provides information, videos, and more on world cultures, science, politics, famous people (biographies), governments, world history, social issues, technology, literature, and more!

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Interpret a variety of art works and identify the feelings, issues, themes, and social concerns that they convey.

Explain how the elements and principles of design are used in their own and others’ art work to communicate meaning or understanding.

Demonstrate an understanding of how to read and interpret signs, symbols, and style in art works.

Ontario Curriculum, Grade 7, p.145.

Greek and Roman Art - Getty Museum
Lessons, art activities, background and context, and videos
Introducing line
Discover the different types of lines in works of art. This two page pdf includes an image of Van Gogh's View from the Wheatfields and a worksheet that categorizes lines.
Introducing shape
Learning about the elements of art? Continue by discovering shapes in works of art.
Thinking About Art Making: Questions for Reflection
Resource quide to help the student think critically about art
Aboriginal Arts Collective of Canada Indigenous Artists For Indigenous Artists
In the name of reconciliation and cultural equality, Aboriginal Arts Collective of Canada protects endangered Indigenous art forms and artists, employs Indigenous artists and empowers the next generation of artistic leaders.

How to Make Time for Reflection in the Arts Classroom
Blog about teaching students about art reflection
Reflection Prompts
Reflection techiques and lesson plans
Writing your Reflection
Guide to doing art reflection
Beyond the #ArtSelfie: The Power of Reflection in Artwork
Article on reflection through artwork
15 ways to spark student reflection
Strategies to spark student reflection of art