High School Curriculum Explorer · Grades 9–12

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Visual Arts

Suggested grades 9–12 · Unit 2: Meaning and Accessible Design

Tell a Story Without Explaining Every Detail

Use an original three-panel sequence to test how visual evidence supports different readings.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Tell a Story Without Explaining Every Detail
Preview lesson: Tell a Story Without Explaining Every Detail

Goal: Create a sequence with a repeated motif and justify two possible interpretations using panel details.

Before this: Describe shapes, scale and arrangement.

Try together: Together compare one interpretation based on a visible feature with one based only on an invented event outside the panels.

Supporting literacy connectionSL.9-10.1Grades 9–10
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Visual Arts

Suggested grades 9–12 · Unit 2: Meaning and Accessible Design

Make a Message Readable in More Than One Way

Design a paper wayfinding system using labels, shapes and contrast rather than color alone.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Make a Message Readable in More Than One Way
Preview lesson: Make a Message Readable in More Than One Way

Goal: Create two route signs and evaluate them against three stated communication criteria.

Before this: Recognize a legend and directional arrow.

Try together: Together audit a proposed sign “B □ Workshop ←” against the three criteria and ask what a first-time visitor might still need.

Supporting literacy connectionSL.11-12.1Grades 11–12
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