Summary: This engaging project will guide students in exploring the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum through diverse resources like audio guides, digital collections, and virtual tours. They will learn about the museum's unique history and curation philosophy, culminating in creating their own virtual art curation using Google Slides. This activity fosters critical thinking, digital literacy, and an appreciation for art as storytelling.

Alignment:

• North Carolina Standard Course of Study (Art):

  • 7.A.1: Understand and apply the principles of design in the creation and analysis of artworks.

  • 7.A.2: Analyze artworks and identify the artist's intent, historical and cultural contexts, and personal aesthetic preferences.

  • 7.C.1: Research and investigate artists, artworks, and art movements.

  • 7.C.2: Develop and demonstrate effective research and presentation skills related to the study of art.

• AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner:

  • 1.1: Students locate, evaluate, and use credible sources of information.

  • 1.2: Students use information and technology ethically and responsibly.

  • 2.1: Students read, view, and listen for information and pleasure.

  • 2.2: Students create knowledge constructs.

  • 3.1: Students read, view, and listen to and create a wide range of print and non-print texts.

  • 3.2: Students use information and technology to communicate.

This activity encourages students to think critically about art, develop research skills, and effectively communicate their understanding through digital tools, aligning with both art and information literacy standards.

Note: This activity can be further differentiated by providing scaffolding for students with varying reading levels, such as simplified text options, bilingual resources, and peer support.