Art education reaps many benefits for students. People may not realize, but studies in the Arts is a great foundation for academics. So it's a shame that when budgets get tight that the first thing to go are the arts programs. Maybe we should re-think priorities in schools, and weave these arts back into the classroom
Grades: Lower Elementary (K-2), focused for grade 2Time Required: 7-10 class periodsSubjects: Visual ArtsPrerequisites: none This unit for children in primary grades focuses on feelings depicted or expressed in works of art. Children make personal connections with works of art that express themes of caring and study how artists use art principles such as space, line, shape, and color to express mood and meaning.
Body art and tattoos are accepted in many types of careers. Times are changing and the younger generation have more body art and tattoos no a days. However, the white collared employees with face to face interaction with clients will be subject to their tattoos and body art being covered. Don't judge a book by its cover.
The art of scarification through cutting and branding has been a form of body modification since the 1870s. Over the past ten years or so professional scaring has become a popular trend. It is much easier to hide in the workplace and is a beautiful site once healed.
This article first addresses that human suspension is extremely taboo. Although beautiful and peaceful, it is literally suspending a body in the air by hooks through the skin of the back. The writer explains that the initial pain is taken over by a sense of tranquility.
10% of Americans have one or more tattoos. Employers are discriminatory against those with this form of body art. Understandably if an employee has direct contact with customers, it could be a problem but this article explains employers responsibilities, the law, and things to take into consideration.
The article talks about how tattoos are a freedom of expression. It gives history of the art and why some people have health concerns when it comes to tattoos.
This article describes the two sides to tattoos in the workplace. Some companies, mainly companies where there is little customer interaction, are accepting of tattoos and piercings. As long as they are not offensive, you will not be asked to cover them. However, some companies still have more strict dress code that prohibits employees from having tattoos or any visible piercings. It really depends on the atmosphere and the company, but those with tattoos and piercings that are not offensive, find it discriminating and lacking in personal freedoms.
Parkour is a new "sport" that is taking over many colleges and is becoming very popular on the streets. Parkour consist of fast movement through the body and can include jumping off buildings jumping over street signs and much more. This article talks about whether or not this so called sport should be allowed and some states have already banned it.
This website is dedicated to those with HIV and AIDS. In this specific section if explains why marijuana could be beneficial to those with HIV/AIDS. Here you can find out what marijuana is, its uses, and side effects.
Nursing mothers no longer have to worry about having a blanket to cover up. They have the personal freedom to bare all in order to provide to their child. Nursing mothers no longer have to search for a public restroom or hide while feeding their child.
This is an article about how businesses and employers discriminate against attoos in the workplace and how they are viewed. If someone say has a full sleeve on his/her left arm, whats to say someone who doesnt will be able to do the job better?
The emotional reactions surrounding the flag are a marker of the its often-controversial legacy and its importance as a symbol of the South - one with roots in design, military history and psychology.
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