Learning Commons Resources
We have a wide variety of books, curriculum and DVDs that cover drawing, cartooning, and art appreciation.
Curriculum Examples
- ARTistic Pursuits
- God and the History of Art,
- Drawing Basics with Thomas Kinkade
- Discovering Great Artists
- Focus on Composers
- Art Appreciation Supplementary Packs
- Draw and write through history
Search Terms
Use the following keywords to search for resources:
- Art appreciation
- Drawing
- Art
- Painting
To enter the Search Portal, click on the button below or through the main navigation bar at the top of any page on this site.
Subscriptions
Log in to BrainPOP to find the arts and music videos available OR go to BrainPOP Educators (no login required) which has the option to choose BC curriculum standards.
In BrainPOP you will find short animated movies, to creatively engage students in learning. (Gr. K-8 and some high school content) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to Discovery Education Canada and search for arts education topics. There will be topics such as visual and performing arts, dance, music, theatre and visual arts.
Discovery Education Streaming Plus offers students award-winning digital or multimedia content. (K-12 content) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to Explora Primary with the username and password that you will find on your parent home page in Encom under ‘Curriculum Resources’ or at the Subscriptions site in the Learning Commons Search Portal.
EBSCOhost’s Explora is a site to encourage student research with extensive, reliable content and ease of use. (K-12 content) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to KnowBC and search by going to an encyclopedia or book and searching it.
KnowBC is the leading general reference site for British Columbia, including such resources as the Encyclopedia of British Columbia and other reference works. (Gr. K-12) Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
First log in to Learn360 before you choose a topic or “click” on a link. Once in Learn360 select a topic such as Art, Music or Dance, then filter for the appropriate grade range.
Learn360 is a media-on-demand service or digital video library for Gr. K-12, with digital, audio and other support materials. Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.
Log in to World Book Kids (Gr. K-5) through the parent home page in Encom under “Curriculum Resources” or through the Subscriptions page in the Learning Commons Search Portal.
World Book is our online encyclopedia with research sites for all ages from K to 12. Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.