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JK UOIs: How We Express Ourselves

Books in the Library

Shapes Everywhere - Cecilia Minden
Photographs and simple text help early readers distinguish the different shapes they can find in the world around them.
Polygons - Marina Cohen
A day out with her dad at a baseball game offers Emily the opportunity to learn about polygons. Includes related activities.
3-D Shapes - Marina Cohen
A trip to the grocery store offers opportunities for Justin to learn about three dimensional shapes. Includes activities, photographs, and a glossary.
Wordless Books

Central Idea

The Arts can convey meaning, express moods, and tell a story.

What is Art?

What is Art?

Chihuly Garden and Glass Art

Chocolate Lunar Dragon (Amauri Guichon)

Islamic Geometric Patterns

Qatar Football Stadiums

Qatar (Desert Rose) Museum

Selection of World Music

Music (emotive)

Piano Jazz

Lines of Inquiry

Forms of Art (form)

Elements of Art (form)

What artistic expression means to me (perspective)

Expressing ourselves through the Arts (connection)

Dance Forms

Japanese Glass Blowing (0:52 - 8:13)

Arabic Calligraphy

Moroccan House Design

Dubai Miracle Garden

Architect: Zaha Hadid

Music as Art

Yo Yo Ma

Research Sources