Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Activities for September


Wooohooo!!!! Here comes September already! We are ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by creating artwork using as inspiration the work of Carlos Luna, a well known contemporary artist.

As we create our artwork we will learn mostly lines, shapes, contrast, backgrounds and foregrounds.  See our Lesson in details below.
September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries:
Costa RicaEl SalvadorGuatemalaHonduras and Nicaragua. They all declared independence in 1821. In addition, MexicoChile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21, respectively.[1]
Hispanic Heritage Month also celebrates the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in North America, starting with the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus on the morning of October 12, 1492.  (Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hispanic_Heritage_Month)
The term Hispanic broadly refers to the people, nations, and cultures that have a historical link to Spain.

Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month at: http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org



Values Matter

Value of the Month

Which values are displayed in the two Carlos Luna Paintings that we are using for our lesson unit?
Reference: Values Matter

Lesson 1-4 / Dates
September 7 – September 30

Essential Question
How do you communicate through Art?

Standards
VA.2.H.1.1- Identify examples in which artists have created works based on cultural and life experiences.
VA.2.S.1.4- Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss art.
VA.3.H.1.1- Describe cultural similarities and differences in works of art.
VA.3.S.1.4- Choose accurate art vocabulary to describe works of art and art processes.
VA.4.H.1.1- Identify historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art.
VA.4.S.1.4- Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss works of art and the creative process.
VA.5.H.1.1- Examine historical and cultural influences that inspire artists and their work.
VA.5.S.1.4- Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate about works of art and artistic and creative processes.

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)


Historical Art / Artist Reference

Visuals/Resources
1.     Visuals: Teacher samples
2nd: Mice
3rd:  Lion 1 / Lion 2 / Lion 3
4th: Wolf /  Hen 1/ Hen 2 / Hen 3 / Hen 4  or Lion or Mouse or Wolf
5th : Hen 1/ Hen 2 / Hen 3 / Hen 4  or Wolf
2.     Websites: Biography - Work , http://carlosluna.com/  Images

Activity
Create a Contemporary Collage inspired by Carlos Luna’s art

Materials

· 2nd: Gold, Brown, Gray, Pink, Red, Blue, 6 “ X 9” papers
· 3rd: Light Blue, Dark Blue, Brown, Gray, Red, Yellow, Purple, 6 “ X 9” papers
· 4th/5th: Black, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Brown, Gray, Red, Yellow, Purple, 6 “ X 9” papers
· Pencil
· Ruler
· Scissors
· Glue sticks
· Manilla table paper
· Colored Pencils
· Art Stix

Steps
1) Draw, cut and glue foreground shapes
2) Draw, cut and glue background shapes
3) Use colored pencils and art stix to draw highlights and designs


Home Learning
Due Date: September 30
1) Learn vocabulary words
3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other animals in the same style
4) Watch video about ideas: Where Great Ideas Come From

Art careers related to the unit

Critique
Critique one of Carlos Luna’s paintings
Enrichment Projects
Enter Gov. Rick Scott’s Art Contest: http://floridahispanicheritage.com/
Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott have invited all Florida students to participate in the 2016 Hispanic Heritage Month art and essay contests which will be centered around the theme, “Honoring Hispanic American Heroes: Veterans, Military, Law Enforcement and First Responders.”  Students in grades K-3 have a chance to win a cash prize by submitting artwork, and students in grades 4-12 can earn a 4-year Florida Prepaid Scholarship through the essay contest.

SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

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