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Grade Range: 6 - 11
Pioch provides information and images of Degas’ work and his place in art history, including a 2 page biography and over 12 images. The site also links to related artists to build a context for his work.
In the Classroom
Use this site on a projector or interactive whiteboard to discuss and informally assess prior knowledge as you start your study of impressionism. Save the site on the classroom computers, and have students look at in cooperative learning groups. An excellent project would be to have students create online posters on paper or do it together as a class using a tool such as Padlet, <a href="/single.cfm?id=10007">reviewed here</a>.
At Home
Bookmark this site for your children for information about impressionist artists and characteristics of the period, focusing on Degas and his accomplishments.
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