Each lesson can stand alone or be used in conjunction with the others. Be sure to read About Mexican American Murals to gain an understanding of the conceptual framework for the unit. Seven key artworks provide the foundation upon which the Mexican American Murals curriculum unit is based. Extensive questions and answers given for each of the key murals allow teachers and students to explore the artworks in depth. My Place introduces students to the theme of place .
Students make a collage that expresses their own place in the world.
Influences from the Past introduces influences of earlier art on later art. Students are asked to consider how earlier murals may have influenced contemporary Chicano murals in Los Angeles. Themes and Interpretation helps students evaluate interpretations of artworks. Students use the theme of place to help them interpret contemporary Chicano murals. A Mural with a Theme asks students to analyze how Chicano and other mural painters have arranged parts within their murals.