New Mexico Arts - Education Lesson Plans

Arts Education Additional Links

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Lesson Plans and Teaching Tips for the Arts at the Elementary Level
As one of the first educational web sites with almost ten years of history online, ArtsEdge provides invaluable resources and information relating to the arts and education. This site has had a recent face-lift, so don't be dismayed to find yourself in new terrain - the site is easy to access, complete with a site map and a "where did it go?" section for viewers familiar with the previous site structure. ArtsEdge's colorful, dynamically-designed site draws you to three main categories of information: NewsBreak, highlighting current events relating to arts education and linking to several educational indices; Teaching Materials, providing standards-based curricula for all disciplines and subject matter for K-12 classes, and inviting artists and teachers to submit examples of effective arts integration lessons; and Professional Resources, featuring best practices, arts education overviews and reviews, and advocacy resources. ArtsEdge also boasts six listservs, offers information about job opportunities, grants, funding, fellowships, and upcoming events and professional development opportunities, and links viewers to an array of other online arts education sites. Artists, educators, and practitioners alike can learn from this site while also contribute to it through its wealth of online forums, resources, and curriculum information and exchange. Definitely check out ArtsEdge - you'll never want to leave!

Arts Education Sample Lessons
This site from the New Mexico Department of Education has sample lessons that are aligned with the standards that can be downloaded or viewed directly.

Arts For Learning
This site is for teachers and teaching artists to use in planning, creating, and conducting classroom activities that enrich student learning in and through the arts. Those in Santa Fe can join the Santa Fe Community Cohort by contacting the Community Programs Liaison at the Santa Fe Opera.

American Alliance for Theater and Education
This is a great resource for people involved with theater or theater education. Learn from all of the publications and examples of quality practices, and also through the links to theater artists, scholars, and upcoming events and opportunities. Become a member, and gain even more benefits.

Cultural Arts Resources For Teachers and Students
Interested in exploring cultural and folk arts resources for working with young people? This site has huge amounts of information to access, including an online catalog of print and multi-media resources. Check out the virtual artist in residence section, as well as upcoming events and opportunities. This site offers a lot, but many of its components are still in construction. Keep logging on; hopefully the site will continue to develop and improve over time.

Louisiana Folklife
This site has two sections that will intrigue arts educators: An Educator's Guide to Exploring our Communities & Traditions, and Professional Development Opportunities for Educators. While geared to Louisiana content standards for arts and culture, this site provides a wealth of information on folklife for artists and educators in any setting.

Music Education On-Line
Do you want to find a music teacher near you? Search by location, instrument, and expertise level. For music educators, explore advocacy issues, order sheet music, and check out workshops and professional development opportunities, not to mention all of the music links available through this site.

National Association for Music Education
This is a site not to be missed for music educators and advocates. Access information on upcoming conferences, workshops, concerts, and events across the entire country. Order music publications and products, or browse jobs listings in music education. If that's not enough, you can participate in one of the site's network communities, join a music education listserv, or explore all of the links and online resources this site has to offer.

National Dance Association
This site provides dancers and dance educators with a wealth of information about dance programs, conventions, and events across the U.S. Check out information on dance education awards and funding too. Any questions you might have about national standards for dance education can be answered here; the site's Frequently Asked Questions section tells it all.

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Thank you to Adelma Aurora Roach, Arts Learning Coordinator, Santa Fe, New Mexico, for her assistance in compiling these and other resources on this site.

New Mexico Arts - A Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs
P.O.Box 1450 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-1450
Tel: 505-827-6490 • Fax: 505-827-6043 • Instate: 1-800-879-4278