Lesson Plans -- Week 19

Kindergarten/First Grade
Use basic shapes to draw dinosaurs.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.


Second Grade.
Artist study: James Gurney. Discuss and make drawings inspired by his books.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Third Grade. Review concepts from video last week. Finish still life drawings.
Genre: A type or category (e.g., music - opera, oratorio; theater - tragedy, comedy; dance - modern, ballet; visual arts- pastoral, scenes of everyday life).
913A. Recognize critical processes used in the examination of works in the arts and humanities. Compare and contrast
913F. Know how to recognize and identify similar and different characteristics among works in the arts

Fourth Grade.
Artist study: James Gurney.
Art history video. Landscapes. Continue work on landscape drawings. Add dinosaurs to create a human/dinosaur society.
913A. Recognize critical processes used in the examination of works in the arts and humanities. Compare and contrast
913F. Know how to recognize and identify similar and different characteristics among works in the arts

Fifth Grade.
Most students should be done with inking. If not, they can finish. Those who are finished will clean up any stray pencil marks with an erasers. Then they can use correction fluid to cover and accidental ink spots. They can touch up with either ink pen or markers.
Artist study. James Gurney.
Next unit: Drawing from life. Single light source. Shading with charcoal and blending stump.

913D. Use knowledge of varied styles within each art form through a performance or exhibition of unique work.
915A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Lesson Plans -- Week 17

"Design, creativity and empathy -- so-called "right brain" attributes typically associated with the arts -- are among the fundamental qualities the work force of the future needs to master." --

Dan Pink, innovation expert

Creativity trumps analytical skills in new economy

Kindergarten.
Class one: Read book to children, Tickly Octopus by Ruth Galloway. Drawing lesson.
Class two: Paint drawings with watercolor ink.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.
First Grade.
Class one: Watercolor paintings. Finish paintings begun last week.
Posters: Design posters advertising family fun night.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Second and Third Grade.
Finish making a poster advertising the next family fun night. Details are on board. They will draw slogan in block letters and color with marker. They can add images to the poster as they desire. Underwater images are available as well as Sponge-bob cartoon books.
Making displays of artwork in hall.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Fourth Grade.
Make displays of artwork in hall.
Being new unit: Landscapes. What are the parts of a landscape: background, middleground, foreground.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Fifth Grade.
Demonstrate steps in the process. Pencil, ink, erase. Students finish today.
Using pen and ink techniques. Procedures. Demonstrate how it is done. Students will practice these techniques in inking the comic strips they have created. Remind the students that they should not place open containers of india ink next to the edge of the table where they can easily be knocked off. One bottle of ink can be shared by two students. Ink is placed on an index card that can be used as a test paper. Remind them that the ink pens need to be held correctly. When looking at it from the top down there is a triangular peak, like the roof of a house. If the pen is held upside down, it will not work correctly. Students will try to finish inking all the lines in the comic strips they’ve drawn. When they are finished they will be placed on the drying rack to dry.
When they are finished, they will help with art show displays, posters, etc.
915A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Lesson Plans -- Week 14

"When I was a kid you always had an art teacher and a music teacher. Even in the poorest school districts, everyone had access to music and other arts. People understood that even though they hadn't (yet) done all the scientific research, children who learn music actually do better in math and kids whose imaginations are sparked by the arts are more engaged in school." -Barack Obama

Lesson Plans
Week 14: January 22-23, 26-29

Kindergarten.
Trace a heart shape using a pattern. Look through magazines and find the letters that spell love. Cut letters out and paste them to heart using glue stick. Instruct students to look for images of “things that they love” to cut out and paste within the heart shape.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

First Grade.
Heinz ketchup contest. Color identification. Use only colors allowed. Instruct students not to layer or overlap colors. Draw design in pencil and color with colored pencil.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Second and Third Grade.
Reading comic strips from the Sunday newspaper. How can we use the images to provide clues for unfamiliar words? Students have created an original character and used speech balloons to give this character something to say. This week they will add a background, outline with marker. And color with Crayola markers.
When finished, students will complete an entry for the Heinz ketchup contest.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Fourth Grade.
Read comic strips. Identify examples of onomatopoeia. Finish a two panel comic strip that uses one of these types of words. Draw in pencil. Outline in marker. Color with Crayola markers.
When finished, students will create an entry for the Heinz ketchup contest.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Fifth Grade.
Points of view in drawing: close-up, wide shot, birds-eye view, worm’s eye view, etc. What are thumbnail sketches? Steps in making a one page comic story.
915A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Lesson Plans -- Week 13

“Try not to have a good time...

this is supposed to be educational.”

- Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts

Lesson Plans
Week 13: January 8-9, 12-15.

Kindergarten.
Colored pencil drawing. Following directions in making basic shapes.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

First Grade.
Colored pencil drawing. Following directions in making basic shapes.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Second and Third Grade.
Reading comic strips from the Sunday newspaper. How can we use the images to provide clues for unfamiliar words? Create an original character. Use speech balloons to give this character something to say. Draw in pencil. Outline with marker. Color with Crayola markers.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Fourth Grade.
Read comic strips. Identify examples of onomatopoeia. Make a two panel comic strip that uses one of these types of words. Draw in pencil. Outline in marker. Color with Crayola markers.
913A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Fifth Grade.
Points of view in drawing: close-up, wide shot, birds-eye view, worm’s eye view, etc. What are thumbnail sketches? Steps in making a one page comic story.
915A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Lesson Plans -- Week 12

Good art is not what it looks like,

but what it does to us.
In whatever one does there must be a

relationship between the eye and the heart.

Art is literacy of the heart."

- Elliot Eisner

Lesson Plans
Week 12: December 19, 22-23, January 5-7.

Kindergarten.
Colored pencil drawing. Following directions in making basic shapes.
913D. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.
913E Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.

First Grade.
Colored pencil drawing. Following directions in making basic shapes.
913D. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.
913E Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.

Second and Third Grade.
Reading comic strips from the Sunday newspaper. How can we use the images to provide clues for unfamiliar words? Create an original character. Use speech balloons to give this character something to say.
913C . Recognize and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms.

Fourth Grade.
913D. Read comic strips. Identify examples of onomatopoeia. Make a cartoon drawing that uses one of these types of words.
913F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition

Fifth Grade.
How do artists use sketchbooks? View dvd in which three contemporary artists explain the importance of sketchbooks in their work. Discuss and apply.
913K. Know and use traditional and contemporary technologies for furthering knowledge and understanding in the humanities.

Lesson Plans -- Week 11

Week 11: December 10-17.

Kindergarten.
Christmas Tree Collage Project. Cutting skills, decorating with glitter and metallic paper.
913H Handle materials, equipment and tools safely at work and performance spaces. Identify materials used. Identify issues of cleanliness

First Grade.
Drawing seasonal drawings with pencil and marker.
913D. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.
913E Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.

Second and Third Grade.
Finish collage/paintings. Acrylic painting techniques.
913C . Recognize and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms.

Fourth Grade. Pointillism. Finish writings about the drawings and arrange together as display. Students are writing cinquains.
913D. Use knowledge of varied styles within each art form through a performance or exhibition of unique work.
913F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition

Fifth Grade.
Each student will be given a piece of colored poster board. They will mount the paintings they’ve made of underwater animals on the board. They will fill the rest of the space with images and information related to that drawing. The goal is to make a poster that informs the viewer with facts about the animal.
913K. Know and use traditional and contemporary technologies for furthering knowledge and understanding in the humanities.

Lesson Plans -- Week 11

"The arts enable us to have experience

we can have from no other source

and through such experience to discover

the range and variety of what we are capable of feeling.

The arts’ position in the school curriculum

symbolizes to the young

what adults believe is important."

- Elliot Eisner

Lesson Plans
Week 11: November 26, December 3-5, 8-9.

Kindergarten.
Ocean Art. Learning about ocean animals and making projects that show what they know.
913D. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.

First Grade.
Watercolor Techniques. Demonstrate salt painting and open wash. Students will experiment with both techniques.
9.1.3.A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Second and Third Grade.
Collage. Give students 12x18 oaktag paper. On this paper they have drawn an ocean animal. They have begun a collage within and without that shape using construction paper, wallpaper, stickers, etc. – anything they found in the big blue scrap box.
When students are finished with the above project, they will choose a book from the ocean animal collection. They can read the book and make a drawing based on what they read.
913D. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.


Fourth Grade. Pointillism. Mount marker drawings on colored construction paper. Students will read about the animal they drew and then write a brief poem about it.
913C. Recognize and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms.
913D. Use knowledge of varied styles within each art form through a performance or exhibition of unique work.
913F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition

Fifth Grade.
Posters. Students are working in teams. They are creating displays that will provide the viewer with facts about an ocean animal, with illustrations they’ve made.
913K. Know and use traditional and contemporary technologies for furthering knowledge and understanding in the humanities.

Lesson Plans -- Week 9

"The arts teach students that small differences

can have large effects.The arts traffic in subtleties.

The arts teach students to think through

and within a material.

All art forms employ some means

through which images become real."

- Elliot Eisner

Lesson Plans
Week 9: October 31, November 1—15, 18, 19.

Kindergarten.
Draw an underwater animal. Color with crayons.
9.1.3.A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

First Grade.
Finish angelfish drawings with painting crayons. Paint over with water.
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.
Ocean Pictures.
Students have made a drawing of an ocean animal. They have dictated a short story or description of their drawing. I will then print those out and the students will rewrite their sentences in their best handwriting. They will mount the sentences on colored paper and give the picture a title. They can decorate the sentence card with ocean designs.
When students are finished with the above project, they will choose a book from the ocean animal collection. They can read the book and make a drawing based on what they read.
913D. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.

Third Grade.
Paul Klee. Continue unit of study on this artist. Look at samples of his artwork.
What are the three ways to look at artwork? What are the major elements of this artist’s style? Students will experiment with making fantastic fish scenes with oil pastels. Finish the drawings and write three sentences that describe the picture.
9.3.3.E. Recognize and identify types of critical analysis in the arts and humanities: Contextual criticism, Formal criticism, Intuitive criticism
913F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition
923B. Relate works in the arts to varying styles and genre and to the periods in which they were created.

Fourth Grade.
Pointillism. Review definition. Look at examples. Choose a photo for reference from the box marked “Ocean” – or one of the library books on ocean animals. Draw in pencil. Use markers to color using pointillistic technique. Demonstrate how colors can be mixed optically. (Example: an orange area might have yellow and red dots as well as orange.) Second week of coloring using the technique of pointillism.
913C. Recognize and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms.
913D. Use knowledge of varied styles within each art form through a performance or exhibition of unique work.
913F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition


Fifth Grade.
Students will choose a partner they can work with. Students will choose an underwater animal to research and make drawings and paintings of. The first project will be a watercolor painting of the animal they choose.
913K. Know and use traditional and contemporary technologies for furthering knowledge and understanding in the humanities.

Lesson Plans -- Week 8

"The arts make vivid the fact that
neither words in their literal form nor numbers

exhaust what we can know.
The limits of our language do not define
the limits of our cognition."

-Elliot Eisner

Lesson Plans -- Week 8: October 31, November 3-7.

Kindergarten.
Use paint rollers to roll dark blue paint on light blue paper. The wavy lines will help create the illusion of water. Use fish foam stamps to stamp fish designs over that. Put on drying rack to dry.

9.1.3.A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

First Grade.
Trace angelfish patterns onto paper. Outline with black permanent markers. Color with “payons” or painting crayons. Paint over with water.

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.
Ocean Pictures. Students are making a drawing of an ocean animal. They are choosing whether to draw the animal in a cartoon style or a realistic style. As they color with markers, students will bring their drawings to the teacher one at a time. They teacher will type as they dictate a short story or description of their drawing.

913D. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.

Third Grade.

Paul Klee. Begin unit of study on this artist. Look at samples of his artwork.
What are the three ways to look at artwork? What are the major elements of this artist’s style? Students will experiment with making fantastic fish scenes with oil pastels.

9.3.3.E. Recognize and identify types of critical analysis in the arts and humanities: Contextual criticism, Formal criticism, Intuitive criticism
913F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition
923B. Relate works in the arts to varying styles and genre and to the periods in which they were created.


Fourth Grade. Pointillism. Define. Look at examples. Choose a photo for reference from the box marked “Ocean” – or one of the library books on ocean animals. Draw in pencil. Use markers to color using pointillistic technique. Demonstrate how colors can be mixed optically. (Example: an orange area might have yellow and red dots as well as orange.)

913C. Recognize and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms.
913D. Use knowledge of varied styles within each art form through a performance or exhibition of unique work.
913F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition

Fifth Grade.

Look at examples of artist signatures. How does each signature the character uses express a different type of personality? Why is it important how an artist signs his or her name? Most artists use the same signature everytime. Why? (It is similar to the logo of a product. Recognizable. Compare to the Pepsi logo.) In your sketchbook, go to the next empty page. Fill a page with your own signature – experimenting with using a different one each type. Look at the examples for ideas. Notice how the artists sometimes have the last letter underline the rest, or run letters together in a creative way. Note: few artists sign just their first name! Now circle the one you like best. This will be your “artist signature” you use for the rest of this year! With a black permanent marker, sign your acrylic painting with this signature and put it on display.

913K. Know and use traditional and contemporary technologies for furthering knowledge and understanding in the humanities.

Lesson Plans -- Week 7

"The arts teach children that

in complex forms of problem solving

purposes are seldom fixed,

but change with circumstance and opportunity.

Learning in the arts requires the ability

and a willingness to surrender to

the unanticipated possibilities of the work

as it unfolds." - Elliot Eisner

Lesson Plans
Week 7: October 27-31, November 3.

Kindergarten.
Campaign posters. Write the name of one of the candidates and make a drawing of that person.
913B. Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.
First Grade.
Campaign Posters. Demonstrate using block letters to make the name of the presidential candidate of their choice. Make a campaign poster advertising this candidate.
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.
Ocean Pictures. Students are making a drawing of an ocean animal. They are choosing whether to draw the animal in a cartoon style or a realistic style.
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.
Campaign Posters. Demonstrate using block letters to make the name of the presidential candidate of their choice. Make a campaign poster advertising this candidate.
913J. Know and use traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others.
Fourth Grade. Caricatures. Students will draw a caricature of one or both of the presidential candidates.
913E. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.
Fifth Grade. Acrylic Painting. Students will finish their acrylic paintings and put them on display. Review: flat color, design elements of repetition and emphasis. Make name card to accompany painting and put on display.
Caricatures. Students will draw a caricature of one or both of the presidential candidates.
913E. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.

Lesson Plans -- Week 6

Lessons the Arts Teach (Elliot Eisner) --

• The arts teach children that problems can have more than one solution and that questions can have more than one answer.


• The arts celebrate multiple perspectives. One of their large lessons is that there are many ways to see and interpret the world.

Lesson Plans
Week 6: October 15-17, 20-23.

Kindergarten.
Texture Monkeys. Experiment with texture rubbings with crayon within a monkey shape.
Color Mixing. Students will experiment with color mixing using primary colors to create secondary colors.
913B. Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.

First Grade.
Pumpkin Drawings. Demonstrate contour line in drawing. Students will apply what they learn in an autumn still life.
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.
Monster Drawings. Use line and shape in an imaginative way to create a monster.
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. Wrap up pots to take home. If anyone has not glazed their pot yet, they will do so.
How to Draw Books. Students who are finished with clay will choose one of these books to work from. They will read and follow the step-by-step directions to make complex objects using basic shapes.
913J. 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. Add the over-under lines and put on display. Review with students what they learned about Celtic art and culture.
How to Draw Books. Students who are finished with knot project will choose one of these books to work from. They will read and follow the step-by-step directions to make complex objects using basic shapes.
913E. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.

Fifth Grade. Acrylic Painting. Students will finish their acrylic paintings. Review: flat color, design elements of repetition and emphasis. Make name card to accompany painting and put on display.

915B. Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.
913E. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.

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.

Lesson Plans -- Week 4

"With a subject matter as broad as life itself,

the arts easily relate to aspects

of almost everything else that is taught."
-- Charles Fowler

Lesson Plans
Week 4: September 26, 29, 30, October 1-3



Kindergarten. Cat’s Colors. We will read this book by Jane Cabrera and discuss the illustrations. Students will experiment with color mixing in making a painting of a cat.
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. ABC Designs. Students will explore line by drawing and connecting letters to each other in an abstract desing. Each shape that is created by this exersize will be colored a different color.

Guided practice:
1. Draw a large letter A. It does not need to be centered or upright.
2. Make the letter B in a way that it is connected to the A.
3. Continue with the rest of the letters of the alphabet.
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. 3D Construction Paper Designs. Students will make a low relief paper sculpture inspired by the artist Frank Stella. They will learn about pattern by incorporating it into their artwork.


Guided practice:
1. Paste two different colored pieces of construction paper together.
2. Draw a circle in the center of the paper.
3. Draw five lines splitting off of the circle going toward the edge of the paper. They are to be spaced apart fairly evenly.
4. Students make a different pattern in each space. They will make a pattern that goes “across” in the first one and a pattern that goes “down” in the second.
5. When the spaces are filled with patterns it is time to cut on the lines, but not around the circle.
6. Roll the ends in opposite directions with a pencil.
7. Arrange the sculpture in a creative design and tape the sculpture so that it stays in place.
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 Pottery. Students will review facts from a story about Pueblo Pottery they read in their reading class. They will view a Power-point slide show about Pueblo style techniques and designs. If any student has not had an opportunity to build a pot using the coil method, they will do so. Also, students whose pots did not survive the firing process will make another one. The rest of the class will begin glazing their pots using Pueblo inspired designs.
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. Students will finish cutting out and mounting their Celtic Knot designs. Afterwards, they will experiment with calligraphy techniques to write the alphabet using Celtic lettering. When they feel comfortable with the techniques, they will write their names.
915F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition




Fifth Grade.Acrylic Painting. In their sketchbooks students have made an abstract design that will be the plan for their painting. They have sketched this design on a canvas panel and will begin painting.


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.

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.

Lesson Plans -- Week 2

Andrew Wales
Lesson Plans
Week 2: September 10-12, 15-17.

Kindergarten. Draw a fish. Paint with watercolor. Use basic shapes and terminology for direction and quality of line: straight, curved, wavy, etc.
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. Introduce the five basic elements of contour shape. Practice making the basic shapes by drawing a picture of a clown. Brainstorm: what are funny things that clowns do. Make your clown doing something.
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 will experiment with watercolor techniques by making a painting of planets in outer space. They will try the techniques: wet on wet, salt, drybrush,
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. Make a Poster: “It’s All about Me!” Students will add creative details to a poster begun last week.
9.1.3.H. Identify methods for storing materials in the arts.
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

Fourth Grade. Political cartoons, Week 2. What are facts and opinions? How is art used in the presidential campaign? How do artists use symbols to express their opinions? Students will continue to use the symbols of donkey, elephant and Uncle Sam to express their opinion about the upcoming election. Color with markers or crayons.
9.1.5.A. Identify critical processes in the examination of works in the arts and humanities:

Fifth Grade. Acrylic Painting. Students are beginning a unit on acrylic painting. They will view a Powerpoint slide show on the artist Stuart Davis. In their sketchbooks they will make an abstract design that will be the plan for their painting: 1. Draw a large organic shape. 2. Draw a large geometric shape. 3. Put two small organic shapes within the geometric and two small geometric shapes within the organic.
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.