Books and Media - Multicultural Education

African Arts and Cultures is the first book on African art created specifically for the classroom, and it presents a great opportunity to share cultural explorations with your students. A practical approach makes this book a versatile classroom tool.

A bestseller has just become better! For two decades, Art From Many Hands has been the resource of choice for teachers wanting to foster cultural awareness and to teach about the world's artistic traditions. Author — Jo Miles Schuman.

One of the first series of books for kids 7 to 12 that provides a fun, educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Kids learn to build Asian kites, fold Origami, appreciate the ancient art of flower arranging, or write and illustrate haiku.

Using common items like paper bags, pens, glue, and toothpicks children can make beautiful African tribal beads, colorful Mexican serapes, Native American painted buffalo robes, and more. More than 30 easy-to-follow projects are included.

An exciting, ready-to-use curriculum for teaching multicultural education through art. For grades 2+, it introduces children to the artistic traditions and cultures of 10 different regions around the world. 6-12 illustrated lesson plans for each region.

Drawing and Painting Activities, a collection of lesson plans subtitled Using Masterworks as Inspiration, provides 30 activities that will inspire students in grades K–8 to enjoy art history.

Teach children to appreciate people and cultures from all over the world. Show them how collage, painting, drawing, printing, and construction can be exciting, creative adventures that lead to ethnic understanding.

Discover the history, geography, science, math, literature, and art of 6 cultures around the world. Students often remember what they do better than what they study, so these practical books guide them through doing activities drawn from many cultures.

Covers Art Activities for All Ages. Projects from Aztec rattles to welcoming cats from Japan, which are replicated from authentic art from museums and private collections. Seven paperbacks, 81-85 pages. (Yvonne Y. Merrill).

Through an exploration of Latin America's ancient and contemporary art and architecture, this practical classroom resource provides a comprehensive study of this varied region. Visuals and timelines transport students back to ancient civilizations.

Multicultural Art Series makes a fully involving experience with hands-on activities for grades 6–12. A complete series for the classroom highlights art from five major cultures. Each includes 10, 11" x 14" posters, 45–60 minute video, and teacher’s book.

This unique resource gives grades 7–12 art teachers 44 ready-to-use lesson plans related to eight different world cultures in the popular arts of painting, jewelry, ceramics, costume, architecture, metal work, and collage.

Native North Americans are steeped in history and tradition. This book is a unique resource reminding us all that Native North Americans continue as dynamic, distinctive, innovative cultures that are reflected in the vitality of their art.

The art of Australia’s Aborigines is presented, ranging from prehistoric cave art to that of contemporary artists. The DVD has a running time of 13 minutes.

Award-winning documentary series by producer Linda Freeman provides intimate and personal looks at the lives and works of famous artists working in their own studios. David Irving is the writer-director. Color.

Part of the "Art Is ..." series, these DVDs keep students involved and motivated. They were developed by teachers to provide students with art skills and easy-to-learn concepts for working with paper.

The cultural and political heritage of Mexico has inspired unique and compelling art. This two-part series from Kultur Films explores Mexican art from its beginnings with the Aztec and Mayan peoples to modern day painters.

This DVD explores Dream Pictures and X-ray art of the Aboriginal culture and explains the importance of dots. Peggy Flores, art educator, shows you how to create three Dream Paintings and three X-ray Paintings using different media and simple supplies.

Hosted by teenager Austin Eve Irving, this compelling video series for children of all ages features exciting explorations into the lives and times of famous painters.

This fast moving overview includes images of over 100 masks, combined with sequences of dances, ceremonies, and festivals where masks are used. Examples from New Guinea, Tibet, Africa, Mexico, and more. Contemporary masks and student work are also shown.

These multicultural videos are documentaries of the artists life, dreams , and emotions. They pay special attention to emotional aspects of creative art.

This is a great reference resource for classroom display or with small groups. Each contains 12 high quality images from museum and private collections that introduce students to art from different cultures. Protective plastic sleeve provided.

This set of 12 photos of fascinating masks from many cultures around the world includes masks of the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Mexico, Japan, Ancient Rome, Northwest Coastal Indians, New Guinea, Africa, and others. These masks are highly decorative and