Postcard Project Level: Elementary and Middle School Duration: One 45-minute class period Historical Overview: Examples of postcards from vacations Goals and Objectives: To introduce the students to art for the new school year with little pressure. This project is important for reflecting on the students’ summer and combines both writing …
Interior Design Level: Elementary and Middle School Duration: Three 45-minute class periods Historical Overview: Interior design Goals and Objectives: To introduce sculpting techniques using paper Vocabulary: Two-dimensional, three-dimensional, cube, cylinder, proportion, scale Materials: Shoe boxes, fabric scraps, pattern paper, xeroxes of miniature rugs, paper for cubes and cylinders Procedures: Day …
Clay Animals Level: Elementary and Middle School Duration: Two 45-minute class periods Historical Overview: Inuit art Goals and Objectives: To introduce sculpting techniques Vocabulary: Positive and negative space, carving additive and subtractive methods, proportion, scale Materials: Clay, carving tools, wire and washer clay cutting tool, sponges, water containers, toothbrushes, spray …
Clay Story Tellers Level: Elementary and Middle School Duration: Two 45-minute class periods Historical Overview: Indigenous Peoples in the Americas clay work Goals and Objectives: To introduce sculpting techniques Vocabulary: Positive and negative space, carving additive and subtractive methods, proportion, scale Materials: Clay, carving tools, wire and washer clay cutting …
Clay Hands Level: Elementary and Middle School Duration: Two 45-minute class periods Historical Overview: August Rodin and France Goals and Objectives: To introduce sculpting techniques. Vocabulary: Positive and negative space, carving additive and subtractive methods, proportion, scale Materials: Clay, carving tools, wire and washer clay cutting tool, sponges, water containers, …
Paper Making and Casting Level: Elementary and Middle School Duration: Three 45-minute class periods Historical Overview: Japanese paper Goals and Objectives: To introduce the paper-making process and the importance of recycling paper Vocabulary: Deckle, pulp, cotton, recycling, molds, press, iridescent Materials: Paper-making screen, cover screen, drain rack, envelope pattern, botanicals, …
Level: K-8th ESL Duration: 1-1.5 Goals and Objectives: To introduce watercolors, encourage self-expression, and remind students of happy memories. Vocabulary: “____ makes me happy” Materials: Watercolor paper, construction paper, slips of lined paper, staples, watercolor paints, soft & small brushes, water cups, paper towels, pencils, colored pencils Procedures: Teachers …
Level: K-8 ESL Duration: 1-1.5 hours Educational overview: Illuminated manuscripts, connecting writing and art, Goals and Objectives: To connect art and writing, practice writing and spelling, Vocabulary: “My name is…” “I like to eat…” “My favorite _____ is…” “I have __ sister(s)/brother(s)” Materials: Construction paper books (construction paper, lined paper, …
