Registration
for Curriculum Enrichment Connection LessonsRegistration
for Curriculum Enrichment Connection Lessons
 Karen Kunc - Dagger Plume Gift of the Artist to MONA |
The Curriculum Enrichment Connection (CEC) series is designed to highlight Nebraska artists and their works as they share how the arts have a positive influence for all curriculum areas. The CEC series is targeted at all curriculum areas for students in grades 3-12. Through new technology, these lessons will be accessible to students on a local, regional, national, and possibly international level. Presentation formats will include
The Curriculum Enrichment Connection series includes the following lessons (for lesson information, click on the link): |
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(Stipends available to TVDEC teachers) |
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Curriculum Enrichment Connection Overview
The Curriculum Enrichment Connection (CEC) series is designed to highlight Nebraska artists and their works as they share how the arts have a positive influence for all curriculum areas. The CEC series is targeted at all curriculum areas for students in grades 3-12.
Through new technology, these lessons will be accessible to students on a local, regional, national, and possibly international level. Presentation formats will include
William Kloefkorn - Jerins Presentation Fall 2003 |
Grant Reynard - The Jazz Singer |
Curriculum Enrichment Connection Lessons
The Curriculum Enrichment Connection series includes the following lessons (for lesson information, click on the link):
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"Who's Afraid of Abstract Art"
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January 26 & 27, 2005 - High School |
On day one, James Bockelman will talk about his work and life as a painter and artist/art educator. On day 2, artist/teacher Pat Jones leads a hands-on abstract art lesson. |
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February 16, 2005 - High School |
Charles Fort will read from his book "Afro Psalms". |
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February 18, 2005 - UNK |
The "Whoop it Up" project combines art and science as students, who have not witnessed cranes in the field or as art,have opportunities to begin to build a scientific understanding of this ancient species and an appreciation of their artistic magic. |
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March 1, 2005 - All Grades |
Michael Forsberg talks about his experience and photography perspective of the sandhills crane. |
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March 16, 2005 - Upper Elementary |
Mr. Kloefkorn will lead upper elementary students through a creative writing journey with a focus on the Lewis and Clark expedition. |
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March 17, 2005 - Middle School |
Mr. Kloefkorn will lead middle school students through a creative writing journey with a focus on the Lewis and Clark expedition. |
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March 18, 2005 - High School |
Nancy Welniak, language arts instructor, and Jerry Neeman, instrumental instructor, will connect the visual and performing arts to the language arts. |
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April 12, 2005 - High School |
Mr. Kloefkorn will lead high school students through a creative writing journey with a focus on the Lewis and Clark expedition. |
Lesson Schedules
Each lesson is scheduled for three different presentation times:
Click here to register for Curriculum Enrichment Connection Lessons
Curriculum Enrichment Connection Sponsors
The Curriculum Enrichment Connection series is made possible through funding and support from the Nebraska Arts Council , the Museum of Nebraska Arts (MONA), the University of Nebraska-Kearney (UNK), the Tri-Valley Distance Education Consortium (TVDEC), and the Southeast Nebraska Distance Learning Consortium.
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Enrichment Preparation Checklist for Teachers and Students
Evaluation
of Enrichment ActivityStipends for TVDEC teachers:
If you have never participated in an enrichment lesson or need a refresher training, you are eligible for a one-time training with a $50 stipend. What are the requirements:
Upon completion of the 3 requirements, a $50 stipend will be sent to your school to be paid through your payroll account.
"Whoop It Up" is a related project which focuses on the migration of the Sandhills Cranes in Nebraska.