Teachers and courses involved:

• Maureen M. Maurer, Art, William R. Boone High School
• Teachers involved were from the following departments:
  Marketing, Visual Arts, Band, Choral, Drama, Humanities/Art History, and Social Studies
  

Description of the Integrated Curriculum Project:

• Through the integrating of the arts and academics, our students and teachers performed several interpretations of the 1960’s era.
  Fashion marketing, directed by Ms. Caldwell, described and displayed the fashion trends of the 60’s.
  Chorus, directed by Courtney Nelson, sang “Come Fly with Me" and provided examples of some of the music that was written at that time.
  Social studies students, directed by Robin King, narrated and displayed a timeline of headline events that occurred in the 60’s. In addition, global studies students, directed by Barbara Gadson performed a skit demonstrating the rebellious nature of the 60’s with anti-war protests. Students of Jim Corbin danced and sang to rock and roll music of the era,
  Boone's English department was represented by students who recited the famous Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Ms. Beverly Davenport supported these students.
  The drama department,directed by Tiffany Weagely, performed an act from the musical Hairspray.
  At the end of the program, our art history department, directed by Carl Overton, united all efforts by showing a PowerPoint presentation of people, events, artists, and historical facts of the 60’s.

Plans for Future Continuation, Modification:

• Our goals were met and our Creative Arts Academy looks ahead to next year for bigger and better integrated programs.