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When I began this assignment, my goals were to select a topic that would:
*demonstrate how just one person can have a positive effect of their community/the world
*showcase a different culture
*motivate students to discover & implement their own talents
*integrate Art into the S.S. curriculum.

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My inspiration for this S.S. lab came from:

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My inspiration for this S.S. lab came from:

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Maybe Something Beautiful
How Art Transformed a Neighborhood
by: F. Isabel Campoy
& Theresa Howell
illustrated by: Rafael Lopez
A fictional story, based true events, surrounding a husband and wife team who inspired and transformed  their community through art.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ypoL3FZ-Ds

This is a read aloud of the book that inspired by lab.

Bronco Stories

Published on Jul 6, 2017

How can a small group of people change a neighborhood and change the world?

Day 25: Maybe Something Beautiful- Read Aloud

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*It is often very difficult to find credible sources.
*Preview/Review all materials.

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2.E.1 Understand basic economic concepts.

2.E.1.5 Explain how money is used for saving, spending, borrowing and giving.

2.H.1 Understand how various sources provide information about the past.

2.H.1.1 Use timelines to show sequencing of events

2.H.1.2 Identify contributions of historical figures (community, state, nation and world) through various genres.

2.H.1.3 Compare various interpretations of the same time period using evidence such as photographs and interviews.

2.G.1 Use geographic representations, terms and technology to process information from a spatial perspective.

2.G.1.1 Interpret maps of the school and community that contain symbols, legends and cardinal directions.

2.G.1.2 Interpret the meaning of symbols and the location of physical and human features on a map (cities, railroads, highways, countries, continents, oceans, etc.)

2.G.2.2 Explain how people positively and negatively affect the environment.

2.C&G.2 Understand the roles and responsibilities of citizens.

2.C&G.2.1 Exemplify characteristics of good citizenship through historical figures and everyday citizens.

2.C&G.2.2 Explain why it is important for citizens to participate in their community.

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https://www.opednews.com/articles/Transforming-the-Urban-Lan-by-Meryl-Ann-Butler-Artists-170201-79.html
Exclusive to OpEdNews:
Life Arts 2/1/2017 at 23:12:08

Transforming the Urban Landscape: An Interview with Artist Rafael Lopez

By Meryl Ann Butler

Online Article/Interview with Rafael Lopez .
"To make real change in a neighborhood it is important to empower others to be part of it.

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http://maybesomethingbeautiful.com/

This website contains interviews, news articles and photographs of artwork.

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http://www.sdcity.edu/About/Directory/Faculty/CandiceLopez.aspx

San Diego City College Faculty Page

This is a short Auto Biography written by Candice Lopez

"Another art installation I led was called the Bench Mark Project and it brought 150 unique benches to downtown San Diego that were auctioned off to benefit arts education programs"

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25-8lAul_ZI

This is a video clip from a news story, interviewing Rafael Lopez, about his artwork and giving back to the community.

San Diego Artist and Illustrator Rafael Lopez in Chicago

BreakingVoices.com
Published on Jun 21, 2012SUBSCRIBE 206

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https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/69971-rafael-l-pez-s-murals-inspire-new-picture-book.html

Rafael López's Murals Inspire New Picture Book

By Sally Lodge |

Apr 14, 2016
Online Article about the work of Rafael and Candice Lopez and the decision to write a book to inspire children.

"That project, which empowered paintbrush-brandishing children and adults to brighten their home"