Writing Activity – Be A Critic
Students will be able to write a critique of a work of art observed at the Museum. This activity should be implemented in the classroom post-visit.
Michalopoulos Lesson Plan
Inspired by Waltzing the Muse: The Paintings of James Michalopoulos This lesson plan aligns with Common Core Standards and National Core Standards for the Arts. Michalopoulos
Literacy and Landscapes Lesson Plan
Inspired by the Ogden’s permanent collection. The Literacy and Landscapes lesson plan is intended to be used in tandem with a museum tour. The lesson plan is developed to meet Common Core Curriculum standards for K-12 students, as well as Louisiana Arts Benchmarks and Standards. Through this resource, students will become familiar with landscape painting,…
Clementine Hunter Pre/Post Lesson Plan
Inspired by the Ogden’s permanent collection. The Clementine Hunter lesson plan is intended to be used in tandem with a museum tour. The plan was developed to address Common Core Curriculum standards for K-12 students, as well as Louisiana Arts Benchmarks and Standards. This resource includes biographical information about the artist, discussion prompts and two…
Early Childhood Pre-Tour Guides
Matthew’s Dream by Leo Lionni Pre-Tour Guide Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold Pre-Tour Guide
Jim Blanchard Lesson Plan
Celebrating the Louisiana Tricentennial: Put yourself in the picture! Inspired by A Precise Vision: The Architectural Archival Watercolors of Jim Blanchard
Ida Kohlmeyer Lesson Plan
Signs and Symbols Oil Pastel Activity Inspired by The Whole Drum Will Sound: Women in Southern Abstraction