Communication & Expression through Arts/Humanities

1. Lift Yo'Self: Interpersonal Communication

1.1. PW.HE:4.1

1.2. The purpose of this lesson is to learn how to communicate positively with peers and help lift their self-esteem. It is important to be able to communicate positively with peers and for each student to understand how to successfully do that in an effective way.

2. Build Up Yo'Self: Intrapersonal Communication

2.1. PW.HE:2.32

2.2. The purpose of this lesson is to teach students how to disengage from their anxiety and stressful life situations. Meditation is a great stress reliever and can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, etc.

3. Create Yo'Self: Media Arts

3.1. MA:Cn10.1

3.2. The purpose of this activity is to break down the communication barriers between middle school students and allow them to use media arts to communicate their feelings about their identity and experiences.

4. Shape Yo'Self: Writing

4.1. The purpose of this lesson is to allow students to express themselves and communicate their feelings and ideas in a healthy and appropriate manner. They are able to talk about themselves, and possibly communicate this to their peers and their teacher, with the help of this journal entry.

5. Soundtrack Yo'Self: Music

5.1. The purpose of this activity is to allow students to express different parts of their lives using music. Students are able to use music to create a sound track of their lives that they can share with their peers.