Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Activities for November 2019

November is here! During this month we are going to integrate Color Theory in our art work.  We are going to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving by creating a Nature Protection Campaign.  We are also going to work on more poster contests.

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Nature Protection Campaign

Lesson 1-3 / Dates
November 14 – November 26

Essential Question
What can we do to help protect our natural environment through the Visual Arts?
Science
SC.2.E.7.1 Compare and Describe Changing Patterns in Nature
SC.3.E.6.1 Heat energy from the Sun
SC.4.E.6.6 Florida’s Natural Resources
SC.4.E.6.3  Earth’s Resources (Also assesses SC.4.E.6.6)
SC.5.N.1.1 Define a Problem, Do Research,  Investigate, Defend Conclusions
Technology
Use apps like Seek from iNaturalist to research species and record observations.
Use app like EcoCRED to research and participate in reducing carbon footprint, water use and energy.
Use apps like Flippgrid to discuss and record promotional materials. 
Engineering
Use paper to construct a Florida Everglades Wetland and Animal Habitat Diorama showing why people need to conserve local natural resources. 
Arts
VA.2.F.3.1
Describe the use of art to promote events within the school or community.
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.F.3.1
   Create artwork to promote public awareness of community and/or global concerns. 
Mathematics

MAFS.2.OA.1.1
MAFS.2.NBT.2.5
Two-Digit Subtraction (Chapter 5)
A. Subtraction of Numbers with Regrouping
B. Subtraction of Numbers without Regrouping.

MAFS.3.OA.4.9
MAFS.3.NBT.1.3
Use Multiplication Facts (Chapter 5)
A. Patterns
B. Distributive Property
C. Multiples
D. Factors

MAFS.4.NBT.2.6
MAFS.4.OA.1.2
Divide by 1-Digit Numbers

MAFS.5.NBT.1.2
MAFS.5.NBT.2.7
IV. Multiply Decimals (Chapter 4)
A. Multiply Decimals
B. Expanded Form
C. Problem Solving
   D. Real-World Applications
Each team will design promotional materials to convince Floridians to be more proactive with protecting the environment.
Team members will create a Marketing Agency that will include a Field Biologist, a Social Media Specialist, an Environmental Engineer, an Illustrator, and an Accountant.
Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)
Genre n/a
Artistic Style:  Realism
Content/Meaning: Common Events
Media/TechniqueMixed Media
Design Elements:  ColorValue,    Texture 

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Visuals/Resources
1.     Visuals: Teacher samples / Life in the Everglades (Common Plant and Animal ID Guide)

Activity
Create your own Nature Protection Campaign

Materials

. Computer/laptop
· Notepaper
· White Construction paper 18” X 24”
· Multi-colored papers
· Pencil
· Markers
· Scissors
. Glue stick

Steps
1) List challenges 
2) Research and list solutions 
3) Sketch a plan 
4) Build, test, revise 
5) Present project 

Home Learning
Due Date: November 22
1) Learn vocabulary words
2) Reading assignment: Conservation MovementHenri Rousseau
3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing endangered species of plants and animals

Art careers related to the unit

Critique
Critique each campaign program
Enrichment Projects

SDI Projects
For information about The Never Everglades click HERE

Instructions HERE
Learn about American Gothic HERE

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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