Libby middle school teacher Bill Moe came up with a very clever, very simple worksheet on Charlie Russell's art. He creates a scenario where the students are "filthy, stinking rich." (What student wouldn't like that?) They will be able to outbid anyone at an auction of C. M. Russell art. Then he asks them which piece they chose, why they chose it, the story behind the artwork, and has them do a quick sketch. What a fun way to get students to look closely at a Russell painting!
For more in-depth study and/or different approaches, check out MTHS's Teaching Montana's Charlie Russell. The site includes links to biographical PowerPoints, grades 3-12 hands-on art lessons, and grades 1-12 art/ELA/social studies lessons, including “An Artist’s Journey: Transform a Painting into Poetry” and “What Don’t You See? The Historical Accuracy of Charles M. Russell Paintings.”
The C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls also has teaching resources.
P.S. Looking for great instructional strategies? Or do you have a great one to share? Join Teacher Leader in Montana History Jennifer Graham February 13, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for the online PD, Instructional Strategies You'll Love. Jennifer will share Collaborative Instructional Strategies (CIS) that she says will improve students' Social Emotional Learning skills and increase student engagement. Participants are invited to bring their best strategies to share or just come to listen. Register here.
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