Virtual School Programs

AGO Schools: Art and Storytelling

Explore stories from the collections to learn about how artists express themselves with their unique visual language.

Curriculum Connections: The Kindergarten program, The Arts, Language, Health and Physical Education
Links to 21st Century Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Learning to Learn / Self-Aware & Self Directed Learning, Collaboration, Communication

IMAGE: K.M. Graham. Abstraction #4, 1974. Tusche stick on paper, 56 x 70.5 cm. Gift of K.M. Graham, 1997. © Estate of K.M. Graham 97/2076

Les écoles du MBAO: L’art et le conte

Explorez les histoires des collections pour découvrir comment les artistes s'expriment avec leur langage visuel unique.

Liens avec le curriculum scolaire: le Programme de la maternelle et du jardin d'enfants, Éducation artistique, Langues, Éducation physique et Santé.
Liens vers les compétences du XXIe siècle : la pensée critique et la résolution de problèmes, apprendre / apprentissage autonome et autodirigé, collaboration et communication.

IMAGE : K.M. Graham. Abstraction n° 4, 1974. Tusche stick sur papier, 56 x 70,5 cm. Don de K.M. Graham, 1997. © Succession de K.M. Graham 97/2076

AGO Schools: Art and the Environment

Discover how artists have creatively interpreted Canada’s diverse regions, including flora and fauna in this exploration of urban and rural environments.

Curriculum Connections: The Kindergarten program, The Arts, Language, Science, Health and Physical Education
Links to 21st Century Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship, Global Citizenship

IMAGE: K.M. Graham. Arctic Night #2, 1974. Acrylic and pastel on paper, 44.5 x 58.4 cm. Gift of K.M. Graham, 1998. © Estate of K.M. Graham 98/430

Les écoles du MBAO : Art et environnement

Découvrez comment les artistes ont interprété avec créativité les diverses régions du Canada, y compris la flore et la faune, dans cette exploration des environnements urbains et ruraux.

Liens avec les programmes d'études : le Programme de la maternelle et du jardin d'enfants, Éducation artistique, Langues, Sciences, Éducation physique et Santé.
Liens vers les compétences du XXIe siècle : la pensée critique et la résolution de problèmes, collaboration, communication, l’innovation, la créativité et l’entrepreneuriat et citoyenneté mondiale.

IMAGE : K.M. Graham. Nuit arctique n°2, 1974. Acrylique et pastel sur papier, 44,5 x 58,4 cm. Don de K.M. Graham, 1998. © Succession de K.M. Graham 98/430

AGO Schools: Art and the Senses

In thinking about how our brain processes the world around us, students will mindfully look, mindfully listen and mindfully experience art while building observational skills in a joyful and engaging way.

Curriculum Connections: The Kindergarten Program, The Arts, Language, Health and Physical Education, Science
Links to 21st Century Competencies: Learning to Learn / Self-Aware & Self Directed Learning, Collaboration, Communication

IMAGE: K.M. Graham. Arctic II Mountain Range, 1973. Acrylic on paper, 55.9 x 76.2 cm. Gift of K.M. Graham, 1996. © Estate of K.M. Graham 96/1059

Les écoles du MBAO : L'art et les sens

En réfléchissant à la façon dont notre cerveau traite le monde qui nous entoure, les élèves regarderont attentivement, écouteront et feront l'expérience de l'art tout en développant leur sens de l'observation d'une manière joyeuse et engageante.

Liens avec les programmes d'études : le Programme de la maternelle et du jardin d'enfants, Éducation artistique, Langue, Éducation physique et Santé et Sciences
Liens vers les compétences du XXIe siècle : apprendre / apprentissage autonome et autodirigé, collaboration et communication

IMAGE : K.M. Graham. Chaîne de montagnes Arctic II, 1973. Acrylique sur papier, 55,9 x 76,2 cm. Don de K.M. Graham, 1996. © Succession de K.M. Graham 96/1059

AGO Schools: Indigenous Art and Artists

Starting with the land, how do we hold conversations around Indigenous art and artists? In this experience, students will look at and discuss specific pieces of art that capture themes of Indigeneity.

Curriculum Connections: The Kindergarten Program, The Arts, Language, Social Studies, History, FNMI Studies (9 - 12)
Links to 21st Century Competencies: Learning to Learn / Self-Aware & Self Directed Learning, Collaboration, Communication, Global Citizenship

IMAGE: K.M. Graham. From my window, Cape Dorset, 1974. Pastel on paper, 22.9 x 30.5 cm. Gift of K.M. Graham, 1998. © Estate of K.M. Graham 98/457

Les écoles du MBAO : L'art et les artistes autochtones

En commençant par la terre, comment tenir des conversations sur l'art et les artistes autochtones ? Dans le cadre de cette expérience, les élèves examineront et discuteront d'œuvres d'art spécifiques qui illustrent les thèmes autochtones.

Liens avec le programme scolaire : le Programme de la maternelle et du jardin d'enfants, Éducation artistique, Langue, Études sociales, Histoire, Études du PNMI (9 - 12)
Liens vers les compétences du XXIe siècle : apprendre / apprentissage autonome et autodirigé, collaboration, communication et citoyenneté mondiale

IMAGE : K.M. Graham. De ma fenêtre, Cape Dorset, 1974. Pastel sur papier, 22,9 x 30,5 cm. Don de K.M. Graham, 1998. © Succession de K.M. Graham 98/457

AGO Schools: Getting to Know Art of the African Diaspora

Students explore the works of Black artists in the collection and consider concepts of identity through the history and presence of the African diaspora nationally and globally.

Curriculum Connections: The Kindergarten Program, The Arts, Language, Social Studies, Social Studies and Humanities (9 - 12), History, Geography
Links to 21st Century Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Global Citizenship

IMAGE: K.M. Graham. From Resolute Towards Magnetic North Pole, 1974. Pastel on paper, 26.1 x 33.6 cm. Gift of K.M. Graham, 1997. © Estate of K.M. Graham 97/2013

Les écoles du MBAO : Apprendre à connaître l'art de la diaspora africaine

Les élèves explorent les œuvres des artistes noirs de la collection et examinent les concepts d'identité à travers l'histoire et la présence de la diaspora africaine au niveau national et mondial.

Liens avec le programme scolaire : le Programme de la maternelle et du jardin d'enfants, Éducation artistique, Langue, Études sociales, Sciences sociales et humaines (9 - 12), Histoire et Géographie
Liens vers les compétences du XXIe siècle : la pensée critique et la résolution de problèmes, collaboration, communication et citoyenneté mondiale

IMAGE : K.M. Graham. De Resolute Towards Magnetic North Pole, 1974. Pastel sur papier, 26,1 x 33,6 cm. Don de K.M. Graham, 1997. © Succession de K.M. Graham 97/2013

AGO Schools: Celebrating Black Creatives

Join our Art Educators in conversation with a spoken word artist and musician. With roots in oral traditions and performances, students will explore elements of the spoken word and music with I.M.F and Raffiki, inspired by the AGO’s collection.

Biography:
I.M.F which stands for “In My Feelings” is a singer songwriter who is forever in her feelings. Canadian-Rwandese, born and raised in Canada I.M.F was influenced by Neo-soul and R&B music. Music is her first love and passion as she’s been performing and singing since she was a child. I.M.F uses her music to express herself and form connections with the outside world in various forms. Music is her therapy, and she hopes it could be yours too.

Raffiki is an artist who dabbles in the mediums of sound. A music producer, instrumentalist, and DJ. Raffiki loves all things music from your mainstream music, underground songs to classical compositions. Raffiki tries to incorporate all parts of music and sounds into his work. Kenyan born and Canadian raised Raffiki strives to incorporate the diversity in his life within his music. Music is his energy, and he hopes to bring it to you.

Curriculum Connections: The Kindergarten Program, The Arts, Language, Social Studies,
Links to 21st Century Competencies: Collaboration, Communication, Global Citizenship

IMAGE: I.M.F and Raffiki

AGO Schools: Art and Science of Conservation

In this conversation, students will explore the connection between science and art as we take a close look at art in the AGO Collection -- how it is taken care of, fixed or restored and when we learn new details how an historic work was created -- in conversation with staff from our Conservation department.

February 3 – 10:30 AM – Gr. 4 – 8: Rock and Minerals: In this session, students will explore rocks and minerals with Conservator Lisa Ellis.

February 9 – 10:30 AM – Gr. 4 – 8: Museum Pests: Learn how museum staff try to protect and prevent artworks from being impacted by insects and rodents with Conservator Sherry Phillips.

February 16 – 11:30 AM – Gr. 9 – 12: Technical Imaging: Discover how Conservators use technical imaging to learn more about paintings with Head Conservator Maria Sullivan. Technical imaging with visible light, ultraviolet, infrared, and x-rays can provide fascinating information about materials, structure, and artist technique.

February 23 – 10:30 AM – Gr. 4 – 12: Plastics: Plastics are everywhere, even in artworks! Explore the fascinating chemistry of plastics with Conservator Sjoukje Van der Laan, and see unexpected examples of plastic in our day-to-day life.

March 31 – 11:30 AM – Gr. 9 – 12: Explore the use of artist pigments, their identification, properties, and how they have been used through the history of art making, with Head of Conservation - Maria Sullivan and Conservator, Paintings – Meaghan Monaghan.

AGO Schools: Library and Archives

AGO Archivist Marilyn Nazar talks about protest at the AGO in the 1960s and 70s to demonstrate the importance of archives in documenting history.

IMAGE: Claes Oldenburg, Floor Burger, 1962. Canvas filled with foam rubber and cardboard boxes, painted with acrylic paint, Overall: 132.1 x 226.1 cm. Purchase, 1967. © Claes Oldenburg 66/29