This document outlines a collaborative project using art as a window into various cultures. The project site will feature voicethreads reflecting the art, jewelry, dress, and customs of different cultures to motivate kids to develop cultural insights through participation. Students will add voicethreads responding to pictures and questions, and will be assessed based on the clarity, depth, creativity and contribution of their audio responses as well as their performance on a written exam involving questions about the cultures.

1. Art As A Window
Ayse Demir, George Hartman,
Debra McDowell, Suzanne McGuirk

2. Collaborative Project
• Our collaborative project focuses on the
use of art as a window into various
cultures.
• Our site is meant to motivate kids to see
and develop insight into both the
differences and similarities between
these cultures

3. Voicethreads
• Two or more voicethreads reflecting the
art, jewelry, dress, and customs of
different cultures are posted to our site.
• We will use these voicethreads to
promote student involvement
participation
• Students will add their voicethread in
response to what they see and
questions asked by the teacher