1. integrate art into PBL
14 reasons to…
Harding University Partnership School
Grade 6

2. 1. Art is equity.
Art enriches our world. Imagine never getting to see the Sistine Chapel or
any other famous works of Art. Some kids get to; others never do.

3. 2. Art is rigor.
Art is creation, and creation is the highest level of thinking.

4. 3. Art is critical thinking.
Art gives students a way to understand and synthesize learning on
important topics.

5. 4. Art is problemsolving.
Art challenges students to construct understanding and demonstrate learning in
new ways.

6. 5. Art is collaboration.
Art is an invitation to work together to demonstrate shared learning.

7. 6. Art is self-expression.
Art helps to reveal our innermost selves; deep feelings, thinking, and
ideas that cannot be expressed through words.

8. 7. Art is choice.
Art is open to personal interpretation.

9. 8. Art is cultural literacy.
Art preserves culture from the past and makes it accessible in the
present.

10. 9. Art is green.
Art invites recycling, reusing, and repurposing everyday materials.

11. 10. Art is excellence.
Art as public exhibitions drive a desire for quality.

12. 11. Art is accessible.
Art offers visual representations that make content
accessible to all students.

13. 12. Art is relevance.
Art offers an opportunity to bring core content to life in meaningful ways.

14. 13. Art is performance assessment.
Art enables the demonstration of knowledge, skills, and deeper learning.

15. 14. Art is reflection.
Art offers a way to make personal meaning of learning.