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Division of Kit-It, Inc.
P.
O. Box 50387
Billings,
MT 59105
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Teacher
friendly manuals and
award
winning videos
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Video
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ArtAnswer’s combined
video and instructional manuals are the
result of years of teachers' experience working with
students, understanding their artistic
frustrations, and enjoying their many and
varied successes. Hints for material use
and cleanup as well as classroom management
tips are abundant.
ArtAnswer recognizes that all children need a
structured art program in their elementary
curriculum to create a base of knowledge and
experience.
ArtAnswer
allows the entire spectrum of children to be
successful – from the student who has
difficulty in conceptualizing ideas to the
child whose mind is a myriad of creative
expression.
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The
Manual 
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Manuals
are designed to illustrate the lessons in
a teacher-friendly manner. The
instructional guides give teachers a
comprehensive outline of each lesson on
easy-to-follow facing pages.
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LESSONS:
Lessons work simultaneously with the
video and
include vocabulary, instructional
time, materials, process, assessment,
extensions, and meet National
Visual Arts Standards.
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CURRICULAR
INTEGRATIONS:
Lessons in art and
their applications
to other
curricular areas are identified.
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ART HISTORY:
Lessons
feature artists, multicultural
art, or
specific art periods.
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 HIGHLIGHTS:
Manuals
feature:
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Technology
connections are computer-based
lessons ranging from using the paint tools to
internet activities and information.
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Literature
connections feature books that augment
lessons and integrate into language
arts and
other subject areas.
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Hints
give the teacher ideas on everything from cleanup
ease
to classroom management.
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The Video
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Each
video’s step-by-step format provides a
foundation of understanding that allows
every student to create knowledge-based
works of art. Videos are divided into
lessons that cover:
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VISUAL AWARENESS:
Art elements are identified throughout the
world’s natural environment.
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BASIC SKILLS:
Skill lessons introduce the basics of each
element.
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APPLICATION:
Production lessons apply to
specific elements
in a variety of media.
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EXTENSION:
Lessons focus on integrating
skills into other
existing curriculum.
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
Special features highlight
artists or other art
related information on CD's or
transparencies.
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