Monday, November 27, 2017

Activities for December

Welcome December!  Happy Holidays!  We are going to use multi media, drawing, collage and print to create personalized holiday cards.  While working on our cards we will be learning about the different way people celebrate the Holidays around the world. Read on for the details... 
Lesson 1-3 / Dates
November 27 – December 22

Essential Question
What is the role of greeting cards during the Holiday Season?

V.A. StandardsBig Idea: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.VA.2.C.1.1- Use the art-making process to communicate personal interests and self-expression.VA.3.C.1.1- Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.VA.4.C.1.1-Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal works of art.VA.5.C.1.1-Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal decision-making.

Correlated STEM Standards
Science: SC.CS-CP.2.2-5.2
Technology: LAFS.3.RL.1.1/1.2
Engineering.4.RL.2.5
Math.5.RL.2.5
 
Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)
Genre n/a
Artistic Style:   Decorative
Content/Meaning: Imaginary / Common Events

Media/TechniqueDrawingCollagePainting
Design Elements: LineShapeColor
Other

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Visuals/Resources
1.      Visuals: Teacher samples
2.      Websites: Easy Holiday Card Images
3.      Videos: Easy Holiday Cards , Origami Stars

Activity
Create a Holiday Card   


Materials

·Red/Gree/White Paper 9”X12”
·Multi Colored Construction paper 
·Pencil 
·Scissors 
·Color Pencils
·Markers
·Glue sticks
·Stamps


Steps
1) Design a holiday scene on multi colored paper 
2) Use stamps or collages 
3) Color using color pencils, markers and a black sharpie 
4) Glue the artwork on a folded red, green or white paper

Home Learning
Due Date: December 22
1) Learn vocabulary words
2) Reading assignment: The History of Greeting Cards
3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other greeting cards designs

Art careers related to the unit

Critique
Critique the finished cards
Enrichment Projects
Explore other ways of expressing care through art
Steps to make a paper crown: click HERE

SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive




Values Matter

Value of the Month


Click HERE to view a video about Fairness
How can you display citizenship during art classes?
Reference: Values Matter

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Activities for November

November is here! During this month we are going to integrate Balance as one of the principles of design in our art work.  We are going to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving by creating our own Native American Story Necklaces.  We are also going to work on more poster contests.


Native American
Story Necklaces

Lesson 1-3 / Dates
November 1 – November 21

Essential Question
What is the role of the Visual Arts in Ancient traditions?

These necklaces are one of the many rich crafts produced within the Native American culture that are unique to the United States. “Fetishes”, or story figures, and beads are made from clay to resemble those carved from shell or precious stones or introduced by traders from distant cultures. Each “fetish” or story necklace is designed to tell a tale by a storyteller with each creature representing a spirit or part of a legend.

Explore the history of daily life and use of native materials for adornment such as animal horns and claws, turtle shell, and deer hooves. Expand your study to include trading between regions and cultures to discover more sophisticated materials such as glass and metal beads, introduced in the 17th and 18th centuries from European, African, and Pacific traders.

V.A. Standards
Big Idea: The Arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events
VA.2.H.2.2- Identify objects from everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.
VA.3.H.2.2- Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.
VA.4.H.2.2-Identify differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.
VA.5.H.2.2-Describe the ways in which artworks and utilitarian objects impact everyday life.

Correlated L.A. Standards
LAFS.2.RL.1.3/2.5/3.7, LAFS.2.RI.1.1/1.2/2.5
LAFS.3.RL.1.1/1.3/3.7, LAFS.3.L.3.4.a&d
LAFS.4.RL.1.1/1.3/3.7, LAFS.4.L.3.5c
LAFS.5.RL.1.1/1.3/3.7 LAFS.5.L.3.4a&c

Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)
Genre n/a
Artistic Style:   Decorative
Content/Meaning: Imaginary
Media/TechniqueSculpture

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Visuals/Resources
1.     Visuals: Teacher samples
2.     Websites: Tribal Directory Native American Symbols



Activity
Create your own story neclace 

Materials

· Model Magic
· Markers
· Scissors
· Yarn

Steps
1) Use Model Magic to create your main elements
2) Use markers to trace and color shapes
3) Use a piece of yarn to finish your necklace

Home Learning
Due Date: November 22
1) Learn vocabulary words
3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other totem pole animals

Art careers related to the unit

Critique
Critique one of the story necklaces
Enrichment Projects
Explore symmetry and balance while creating native American inspired symbols


SDI Projects

Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Values Matter


Value of the Month



Click HERE to view a video about Citizenship
How can you display citizenship during art classes?
Reference: Values Matter