Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Lesson Plans -- Week 3


Lesson Plans
Week 3: September 18-19, 22-25.

Kindergarten. Butterflies. Students have made a painting using the random mixing of primary colors to create secondary colors. They will use this painting as the wings of a butterfly.
PA Standard 9.1.3.A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.
9.1.3.H. Handle materials, equipment and tools safely at work and performance spaces.
Identify issues of cleanliness related to the arts.


First Grade. Autumn Landscapes. Discuss and illustrate the parts of a tree: roots, trunk, branches, sticks, twigs. Use watercolor paint sets to create an autumn scene.
9.1.3.E. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.

Second Grade. Planetary Paintings. Students are experimenting with watercolor techniques by making a painting of planets in outer space. They will try the techniques: wet on wet, salt, drybrush, crayon resist, puddle painting, etc. Finish paintings.
9.1.3.J. Know and use traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others.

Third Grade. Pueblo Potter. Make a pinch pot. Make the pot larger using the coil method.
9.4.5.C. Know and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms.
9.1.3.J. Know and use traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others.

Fourth Grade. Celtic Knots. Introduce students to the designs used by Celtic cultures. They will fold a paper twice and then use overlapping lines to create interlaced patterns. When the shape is cut out and unfolded, a symmetrical knot pattern appears.
915F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition


Fifth Grade. Acrylic Painting. Students are beginning a unit on acrylic painting. They will view a Powerpoint slide show that illustrates elements and principals of art. In their sketchbooks they have made an abstract design that will be the plan for their painting. They are adding colors to this design and then sketching the design on to a canvas.
9.4.5.C. Know and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms.
915F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition915G. Identify the function and benefits of rehearsal and practice sessions.

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