FREE- Presidential Hobbies: Paint by Numbers (Scheduled Program)

Length

50 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Homeschool/Family

Minimum participants:

10

Maximum participants:

1000

Primary Disciplines

Art, Online Learning/Digital Learning , Fine Arts, History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

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For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please notify IKEducation of cancellation at least 24 hours in advance. Rescheduling is at the discretion and availability of IKEducation staff.

About This Provider

 

Eisenhower Foundation/IKEducation

Abilene, Kansas
United States

IKEducation programs are "learning laboratories" where students analyze primary sources related to the life and times of Dwight D. Eisenhower. These cross-curricular programs are rooted in national standards and supported by educators who utilize best practices and high-quality educational materials. IKEducation is a collaborative initiative between the Eisenhower Foundation and the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home in Abilene, Kansas.

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins with the history of the Monuments Men during WWII. Primary sources will be analyzed.
2. Dwight Eisenhower's love of painting will be discussed.
3. The pop culture craze of the 1950's, paint by number kits will be discussed and how the White House hopped onto the popularity of those kits.
4. As a follow-up activity, students will be able to re-create one of Dwight Eisenhower's paintings as a paint-by-number.

Objectives

1. Students will analyze primary sources to draw conclusions about the historical significance of the Monument Men. 2. Students will respond to the popular culture significance of Paint-by- Number. 3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of President Eisenhower's painting hobby through an interactive quiz. 4. Students will engage in painting a landscape by paint-by-number.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

National Core Arts Standards:
- Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
- Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works it societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.
NCCS.ELA-LITERACY in History/SS 6-8.7: Integrate visual information
NCCS.SS Theme 1: Culture, Theme 2: Time, Continuity, and Change Theme 5: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions