Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Activities for February


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We will celebrate  African-American History Month by creating our own designs inspired by the quilt pictorial work of Harriet Powers. 
Lesson 1-3 / Dates
February 15 – March 15
 
Essential Question
How can you express storytelling through art?
 

V.A. Standards

Big Idea: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.

VA.2.H.2.1- Identify differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.3.H.2.1- Compare differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.4.H.2.1-Explore works of art, created over time, to identify the use of the structural elements of art in an historical event or art style.

VA.5.H.2.1-Compare works of art on the basis of style, culture, or artist across time to identify visual differences.

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)


Artistic Style:   Utilitarian/Functional

Content/Meaning: Figurative

Media/TechniqueTextile/Fiber


Other:  Quilt, Texture
Historical Art / Artist Reference
Visuals/Resources
1.     Visuals: Teacher sample
3.     Video: Harriet Powers Bio PBS
 


Activity
Create a square of quilt

Materials

· Felt Square
· Fabric
· Yarn
· Scissors
· Glue bottle
· Sketch paper 9”X12”
Steps
1) Sketch your scene
2) Cut yarn and fabric to create design
3) Glue the pieces with liquid glue
 

Home Learning
Due Date: March 15
1) Learn vocabulary words
2) Reading assignment:
b) National Geographic’s Man and Manatee:
2nd Grade Click HERE
3rd Grade Click HERE
4th Grade Click HERE
5h Grade Click HERE
3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other African Style designs
4) Read about Martin Luther King's speech. Click ---> Nearpod use code BDERW

 
Art careers related to the unit
Critique
Critique the finished quilt

Enrichment Projects

Explore other ways of expressing African-American culture through art
Explore and create a design inspired by the National Geographic’s Man and Manatee issue:
Cover for Vol 16 Issue 4: January 
2nd Grade Click HERE
3rd Grade Click HERE
4th Grade Click HERE
5h Grade Click HERE

SDI Projects

Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

We will also take time to reflect on how to conserve water and keep a clean and green environment by taking part in poster contests.

POSTER CONTESTS


Image result for d rop

1) Every Drop Counts---> Click HERE for Poster Details
                          ---> Click HERE for examples
Deadline: February 28, 2017
There is no excuse for child abuse
2) Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness---> Click HERE for Poster Details
---> Click HERE for examples
 
Valentine's Day Mini Lesson
We will celebrate Valentine's Day  by creating heart necklaces as follow:
1- Choose 2 colored strips of paper
2- Draw 3 different sizes of heart shapes
3- Cut out heart shapes from both papers together
4- Punch a hole in the middle of each set of heart
5- Cut a string of yarn
6- Thread hearts from big to small
7- Tie up the ends of the yarn together

Super Hero Pep Rally


 
We will create our own super hero signs for the SAT/FSA Pep Rally
1- Choose a design
2- Cut and glue accordingly
3- Write your name, grade level and homeroom teacher's name in the back
Click HERE for examples
 

Values Matter

Value of the Month


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

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