Integrating the Arts in Social Studies: 30 Strategies to Create Dynamic Lessons

by Jennifer M. Bogard, Maureen Creegan-Quinquis

Overview

Imagine a classroom alive with energy—students writing poems from the perspective of historical figures, exploring the meanings of songs from different time periods, or composing stories that personify geographic features. Through the arts, social studies becomes more than just facts and dates—it ignites curiosity, fosters empathy, and builds a deep understanding of the people, events, and cultures that shape our world, all while creating a dynamic and inclusive classroom community.

Integrating the Arts in Social Studies by Jennifer M. Bogard and Maureen Creegan—Quinquis provides a game—changing toolkit for educators to weave drama, music, visual arts, poetry, storytelling, and creative movement into everyday lessons. Designed to make learning meaningful and engaging, this resource offers practical strategies for all grade levels to turn traditional instruction into unforgettable experiences.

What’s inside:

• Model lessons designed around real—world topics
• Engaging classroom discussion prompts that spark critical thinking
• Interactive activity sheets to bring lessons to life
• Grade—specific guidance for K—2, 3—5, 6—8, and 9—12 classrooms

Perfect for both new and seasoned teachers, this comprehensive guide equips educators to tap into the transformative power of the arts.

Inspire creativity. Foster engagement. Transform learning. Bring the arts into your classroom today and watch every student thrive!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780743970341
Publisher:	Shell Education
Publication date:	01/14/2022
Series:	Strategies to Integrate the Arts
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.68(d)
Age Range:	5 - 17 Years

About the Author

Jennifer M. Bogard, Ph.D., is an educator, author, and poet. As an adjunct professor at Lesley University, she teaches courses in literacy and integrating literacy and the arts. Dr. Bogard taught elementary school for nearly two decades and is a former literacy coach. She presents for schools and professional organizations and has authored books for educators, journal articles, and curriculum guides. As a poet, Jennifer writes books for children including The ABCs of Plum Island, Massachusetts.

Maureen Creegan—Quinquis, Ph.D., has been designing and assessing teacher preparation programs for over 20 years. She is currently the Director of the Graduate School of Education Arts Education programs at Lesley University. Dr. Creegan—Quinquis’s research focuses on designing inclusive arts integration strategies for improving schools. She has co—published articles and books on the effective use of arts integration strategies for reaching all learners, has developed anti—bias teacher preparation programs, and regularly presents at conferences.

Table of Contents

Preface 4

Introduction 5

The Importance of Arts Integration 5

Arts and the Standards 9

How to Use This Book 11

How This Book Is Organized 11

Correlation to the Standards 20

Storytelling 21

Understanding Storytelling 23

Strategies for Storytelling 24

Personification 26

Exaggeration 33

The Untold Story 39

Retelling 44

Pourquoi Tales 48

Drama 55

Understanding Drama 57

Strategies for Drama 58

Visualization 60

Tableaux 64

Monologue 72

Hot Seating 79

Scriptwriting 84

Poetry 91

Understanding Poetry 93

Strategies for Poetry 94

Poems for Two Voices 96

Spoken Word Poetry 107

Found Poetry 113

"I Am From" Poems 120

Odes 127

Music 137

Understanding Music 138

Strategies for Music 139

Found Sounds 141

Soundscapes 147

Chants 153

Songwriting 159

Song Collections 164

Visual Arts 169

Understanding Visual Arts 171

Strategies for Visual Arts 172

Sketching to Observe 174

Visual Narrative 180

Representation 186

Mixed Media 191

Collage 197

Creative Movement 205

Understanding Creative Movement 207

Strategies for Creative Movement 208

Choreography in the Classroom 209

Introducing the Strategies 211

Answer Me in Movement 223

Movement Strings 226

Progressions 230

Sensory Movement 235

Choreographic Structure 240

References Cited 252

Digital Resources 260