Monday, October 31, 2016

Activities for November




Hello November! During this month we are going to integrate one of the principles of design in our art work: Symmetry. We are going to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving by creating our own family totem poles.  We are also going to work on more poster contests.





Lesson 1-3 / Dates
November 1 – November 22

Essential Question
What is the role of the Visual Arts in Ancient traditions?


V.A. Standards
Big Idea: The Arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events
VA.2.H.2.2- Identify objects from everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.VA.3.H.2.2- Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.VA.4.H.2.2-Identify differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.VA.5.H.2.2-Describe the ways in which artworks and utilitarian objects impact everyday life.

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)
Genre n/a
Artistic Style:   Decorative
Content/Meaning: Imaginary
Other Totem Pole

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Visuals/Resources
1.     Visuals: Teacher samples
2.     Websites: Totem Poles
3.     Video: Totem Pole  Native American Music






Activity
Create a totem pole inspired figure   

Materials

· Drawing Paper 9”X12”
· Brown Construction paper 9”X12”
· Pencil
· Sharpie
· Markers
· Scissors
· Glue sticks

Steps
1) Draw a totem pole figure on half of the white paper
2) Cut and glue the shapes
3) Use markers to trace and color shapes

Home Learning
Due Date: November 22
1) Learn vocabulary words
2) Reading assignment: Totem Pole Art and Design
3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other totem pole animals

Art careers related to the unit

Critique
Critique one of Carlos Luna’s paintings
Enrichment Projects
Explore symmetry while creating native American inspired symbols

SDI Projects

Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Values Matter


Value of the Month



Click HERE to view a video about Citizenship
How can you display citizenship during art classes?
Reference: Values Matter


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