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

Media/Technique: Drawing, Collage, Sculpture

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Color

Design Principles: Contrast, Symmetry

Other:  Totem Pole

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Totem Pole Art and Design

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

Art Education, Graphic Design, Illustration, Craft

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