Module 5 | Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5

Discussion #14: STWC Norman Rockwell’s Painting

• Open the discussion board below
• Use the See – Think – Wonder – Connect Routine to closely observe, question, draw conclusions, and make connections about the painting.
• Circle and draw lines to specific aspects of the image and attach sticky-notes to make your thinking visible

Extension Discussion & Inquiry

Norman Rockwell’s painting captures the desegregation movement in the United States with the story of Ruby Bridges at the center of his statement as the painting’s title: The Problem We All Live With. Record your thoughts and findings in the comment section below.

• Are American and Canadian stories the same?
• What does this story and Rockwell’s message mean to you as a Canadian?
• What Canadian stories support or challenge the ideas presented by Rockwell’s painting?

References

Rockwell, N. (1964). The Problem We All Live With [Oil on Canvas Painting]. LOOK. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/visual-arts/norman-rockwell–the-problem-we-all-live-with/