Teaching art history can feel like a lot to piece together: slide presentations, notes, artists, assessments, and trying to make it all feel connected for students.
I’ve been working on a set of 90-minute art history lessons that I use in my own classroom, and I recently packaged everything into one place. It covers 12 major movements from the Renaissance to Pop Art, and follows a consistent structure so students know what to expect each time.
Each lesson includes:
- Learning targets, essential questions, and vocabulary
- Guided notes + slide support
- A short video or EdPuzzle
- A quick “Memory Builder” quiz
- Options for discussion and assessment
I have also added a comparison chart + student worksheet + review activity to help students see how everything connects across movements.
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The goal was to make something that could work in a lot of different situations:
- Art history days
- Sub plans
- Integrated studio units
- Or even as a mini-course
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If you’re looking for a way to make art history feel more structured (and a little less overwhelming), you can check it out here: Art History Curriculum on TPT
If you try it, I’d love to hear how you use it in your classroom.
