u/ohyesitschris

Social studies teacher here. I don’t have an art teacher in my school, so I’ve decided to basically teach art on my own during lunch and after school. I was a very serious artist in high school (did AP Art), which I know doesn’t qualify me to be an art teacher but I feel like I can teach some foundational skills. Does anyone have any free curricula or advice for me?

This is a Title I high school, so I’m not going to have a ton of fancy supplies, just the bare bones. I just really want my students to have an opportunity to learn skills, even if it’s not an ideal situation. Thanks for your support in advance!

I’m a teacher in a school without an art program, and I want to make up for it a little bit with my 9th grade Global Studies class. I’m in a school where I can fully create my own curriculum, which is amazing. Does anyone have cool ideas for integrating art into a social studies classroom? So far I’ve done political posters, but I’m looking for more. My curriculum includes human rights history and criminal justice history. My school is supportive of crazy ideas, so if you have “shoot for the moon” thoughts, lay them on me!!

EDIT: I reposted this to r/ArtEd as well because I think they might have great perspectives. I’m essentially the de facto art teacher at my school, providing supplies and guidance over lunch and after school, but I don’t have any art ed training! So if you’re here from r/ArtEd, please help!