Activities for December

Welcome December!  Happy Holidays!  We are going to use multi media, drawing, collage and print to create personalized holiday cards.  While working on our cards we will be learning about the different way people celebrate the Holidays around the world. Read on for the details... 

Lesson 1-3 / Dates

November 27 – December 22

Essential Question

What is the role of greeting cards during the Holiday Season?

V.A. StandardsBig Idea: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.VA.2.C.1.1- Use the art-making process to communicate personal interests and self-expression.VA.3.C.1.1- Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.VA.4.C.1.1-Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal works of art.VA.5.C.1.1-Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal decision-making.

Correlated STEM Standards

Science: SC.CS-CP.2.2-5.2

Technology: LAFS.3.RL.1.1/1.2

Engineering.4.RL.2.5

Math.5.RL.2.5

 

Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)

Genre:  n/a

Artistic Style:   Decorative

Content/Meaning: Imaginary / Common Events

Media/Technique: Drawing, Collage, Painting

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Color

Design Principles: Contrast, Symmetry

Other: 

Historical Art / Artist Reference

The History of Greeting Cards

Visuals/Resources

1.      Visuals: Teacher samples

2.      Websites: Easy Holiday Card Images

3.      Videos: Easy Holiday Cards , Origami Stars

Activity

Create a Holiday Card   

Materials

·Red/Gree/White Paper 9”X12”

·Multi Colored Construction paper 

·Pencil 

·Scissors 

·Color Pencils

·Markers

·Glue sticks
·Stamps

Steps

1) Design a holiday scene on multi colored paper 
2) Use stamps or collages 
3) Color using color pencils, markers and a black sharpie 
4) Glue the artwork on a folded red, green or white paper

Home Learning

Due Date: December 22

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) Reading assignment: The History of Greeting Cards

3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other greeting cards designs

Art careers related to the unit

Art Education, Graphic Design, Illustration, Craft

Critique

Critique the finished cards

Enrichment Projects

Explore other ways of expressing care through art

Steps to make a paper crown: click HERE

SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Values Matter

Value of the Month

Click HERE to view a video about Fairness

How can you display citizenship during art classes?

Reference: Values Matter

Activities for November

November is here! During this month we are going to integrate Balance as one of the principles of design in our art work.  We are going to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving by creating our own Native American Story Necklaces.  We are also going to work on more poster contests.

Native American
Story Necklaces

Lesson 1-3 / Dates

November 1 – November 21

Essential Question

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

These necklaces are one of the many rich crafts produced within the Native American culture that are unique to the United States. “Fetishes”, or story figures, and beads are made from clay to resemble those carved from shell or precious stones or introduced by traders from distant cultures. Each “fetish” or story necklace is designed to tell a tale by a storyteller with each creature representing a spirit or part of a legend.

Explore the history of daily life and use of native materials for adornment such as animal horns and claws, turtle shell, and deer hooves. Expand your study to include trading between regions and cultures to discover more sophisticated materials such as glass and metal beads, introduced in the 17th and 18th centuries from European, African, and Pacific traders.

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: Sculpture

Design Elements:  Shape, Color, Form

Design Principles: Contrast, Symmetry, Balance 

Other:  Native American, Heritage, Symbolism 

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Native American Necklace

Visuals/Resources

1.     Visuals: Teacher samples

2.     Websites: Tribal Directory Native American Symbols

3.     Video: How to Make a Native American Necklace  

Activity

Create your own story neclace 

Materials

· Model Magic

· Markers

· Scissors

· Yarn

Steps

1) Use Model Magic to create your main elements
2) Use markers to trace and color shapes

3) Use a piece of yarn to finish your necklace

Home Learning

Due Date: November 22

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) Reading assignment: Native American Necklace, Native American Stories, Myths and Legends

3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other totem pole animals

Art careers related to the unit

Jewelry Designer, Art Education, Fashion Design, Craft

Critique

Critique one of the story necklaces

Enrichment Projects

Explore symmetry and balance 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

Activities for October

Hello Fall!. October brings a series of art activities. We are first going to continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage month by finishing our Aztec Calendars and Mayan Pyramids.  Then follows the Red Ribbon Week and Walk Safe Poster Contests. The Doodle for Google Contest is optional.  Finally we are going to create our own Halloween Masks. October is going to be fun!

 Lessons

Lesson 1-4 / Dates

September 25 – October 27

Essential Question

How do you show a message through Art?

Visual Arts Standards

Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection

VA.2.H.3.1- Describe connections made between creating with art ideas and creating with information from other content areas.

VA.3.H.3.1- Discuss how knowledge gained in the visual art classroom can serve as prior knowledge in other classrooms.

VA.4.H.3.1-Discuss how analytical skills and thinking strategies are applied to both art production and problem-solving in other content areas.

VA.5.H.3.1-Discuss how skills learned through the analysis and art-making process are used to solve problems in non-art areas.

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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:   Contemporary Art

Content/Meaning: Imaginary

Media/Technique: Drawing, Colored Pencils / Art Stix, Markers

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Color

Design Principles: Contrast

Other:  background, foreground, Visual Communication, content, composition, layout

Historical Art / Artist Reference

What is Visual Communications?

Visuals & Resources

1.     Visuals: Teacher samples

2.     Websites: http://redribbon.org/ http://www.walksafe.us/ / Doodle 4 Google

3.     Video:  Poster Contest Criteria

Activity

Create a series of art pieces designed for competition:

a) Red Ribbon c) Walk Safe d) Google

Materials

· White drawing papers 9X12

· Multi-colored papers various sizes

· Pencil

· Ruler

· Scissors

· Glue sticks

· Markers

· Colored Pencils

· Art Stix

Steps

1) Think of an original big idea

2) Choose paper’s orientation

3) Sketch idea paying attention to content, main message, composition, layout, lines and shapes

4) Draw and write big and neatly

5) Do not draw prohibited items

6) Raise hand before coloring

Walk Safe Poster Instructions

Home Learning

Due Date: October 28

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) read assignment:  How to Design a Poster

3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing design elements for posters

Art careers related to the unit

Graphic Design, Illustration, Art Education

Critique

Critique one of the past winning entries

Doodle 4 Google Contest Rules

Enrichment Projects
Choose contest to enter: Authentic Assessments 

SDI Projects

Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Lesson 1 / Dates

October 23 – October 31

Essential Question

What are techniques and processes in art?

Visual Arts Standards

Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, Processes

VA.2.S.1.1- Experiment with tools and techniques as part of art-making processes

VA.3.S.1.1- Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks

VA.4.S.1.1-Manipulate tools and materials to achieve diverse effects in personal works of art

VA.5.S.1.1-Use various art tools, media, and techniques to discover how different choices change the effect on the meaning of an artwork

Correlated L.A. Standards

LAFS.2.RL.1.3/2.5

LAFS.3.RL.1.1/1.2

LAFS.4.RL.2.5

LAFS.5.RL.2.5

Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)

Genre:  n/a

Artistic Style:   Utilitarian/Functional

Content/Meaning: Common Events

Media/Technique: Drawing, Markers, Collage

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Color

Design Principles: Contrast, Symmetry

Other:  Halloween

Historical Art / Artist Reference

History of Halloween

Visuals & Resources

1.     Visuals: Teacher samples: Easy DIY Masks

2.     Websites: Alternate project - Doodle 4 Google

3.     Video:  n/a

Objectives

1. Create your own mask

OR draw for Doodle 4 Google

2. Practice using line, shapes, Symmetry 

3. Show good craftsmanship on at least 80% of the artwork     

Materials

·         Multi-colored  paper 9”X12”

·         Scissors

       Glue Stick 

       Hole Puncher 

       Yarn

       Black Sharpie

·        

Home Learning

Due Date: October 31

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) read assignment:  History of Halloween

3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing another type of mask

Art careers related to the unit

Graphic Design, Illustration, Art Education

Critique

Critique one of the finished masks

Enrichment Projects

Create another mask for a family member or a friend

SDI Projects

Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Values Matter

Value of the Month

How can you display responsibility during art classes?

Reference: Values Matter