贡献者 耶尔·本-锡安

说明

这项视觉艺术活动鼓励学生探索身份认同，促进社区建设，并介绍象征主义的概念。

路线

• Share an example of a crest—this could be a crest from pop culture, or history that students are studying. Introduce the concept of symbolism and invite students to share what the symbols on the crest might represent.
• Introduce the concept of symbolism.
• Explain to students that they will be making their own crests that will include symbols for things that are important to them.
• Distribute templates for their crests. Access sample personal crest template version A 和 version B. 
• Guide students in creating their crests with the following prompts:
  • “First, write your name or initials in the middle box. Letters and words are symbols.”
  • “Then choose a box that will represent home or where you are from. Include symbols that represent home for you.”
  • “Choose a second box. In this box, include symbols to represent your favorite activity.”
  • “In a third box, include symbols for things you value. This could be anything (e.g., a person, object, feeling, place, etc.).” 
  • “In the final box, include your favorite emoji(s).”

过渡到活动

Show an example of a crest and engage the class in conversation about symbolism.

转出活动

Invite students to share their crests with the class and why they chose the symbols they did. Encourage students to identify commonalities between their crests.

课堂布置

Students need a hard surface to work on.

支持/自适应材料/工具

• Prepare a sample crest to share with students.
• Offer multiple options for materials. Consider including options like 邮票和贴纸, colorful tapes, and/or working on a digital device.
• 使用 可视计时器 or music to pace the activity and indicate transitions.

课堂专业人员可能扮演的角色

• Assist in distributing templates and other materials as needed.
• Participate in modeling and in art making.

远程教学的调整

• Students can create their crests at home using paper or digital tools that allow them to draw, and/or use internet images. 
• Students can then share their work with the class by showing it on camera or sharing their screens.