Friday, October 3, 2008

Lesson Plans -- Week 5

“Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes.
Art is knowing which ones to keep.”
~~ Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert

Lesson Plans
Week 5: October 8-12, 15.

Kindergarten. Color Mixing. Students will experiment with color mixing using primary colors to create secondary colors.
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. Sea Turtles. Students will use the elements and principles of design such as pattern, line, shape and color to make a sea turtle.
9.1.3.A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Second Grade. Self-Portraits. Define. Look at examples of artist self-portraits, by Van Gogh, Close, Wood, etc. Discuss proportion, etc. Students will make a self-portrait drawing.
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.
913F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition


Third Grade. Pueblo Potter. Students will continue to add glaze to pots. When finished, they will paint a coat of clear glaze over the pot.
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 and Calligraphy. Assemble finished projects of knot designs and calligraphy. Review with students what they learned about Celtic art and culture.
915F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition

Fifth Grade. Acrylic Painting. Students will continue to add color to their paintings. Review: flat color, design elements of repetition and emphasis.
9.4.5.C. Know and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms.
915F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition
915G. Identify the function and benefits of rehearsal and practice sessions.

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