Arts as Meaning Makers, The: Integrating Literature and the Arts Throughout the Curriculum

Discusses the benefits of, and offers educators strategies for, integrating the study of the arts across the curriculum. Specifically discusses the integration of literature, visual arts, drama, dance, and music into science, social studies, math, and reading/language arts curricula, presenting stories and lesson plans from teachers with the relevant experience, and discussing the benefits that the arts can offer students. Also discusses integrating studies of the above-named artistic disciplines with one another. Several helpful appendices round out a volume which will be useful to teachers and illuminating to students of education. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)