Monday, November 29, 2021

Activities for December 2021



It is December!  We are going to focus on colors to create personalized holiday cards.  While working on our cards we will be learning about the different ways people celebrate holidays around the world. Read on for the details... 





Lesson 1-3 / Dates
November 29  – December 17

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



For card examples click HERE
Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)
Genre n/a
Artistic Style:   Decorative
Content/Meaning: Imaginary / Common Events

Media/TechniqueDrawingCollagePainting
Design Elements: LineShapeColor
Other

Historical Art / Artist Reference
Visuals/Resources
1.      Visuals: Teacher samples
2.      Websites: Easy Holiday Card Images
3.      Videos: Easy Holiday Cards , Origami Stars
4.      Music: Holiday Songs  Instrumental Holiday Music

Activity
Create a Holiday Card   


Click Here for Ideas

Materials

·White Paper 9”X12”
·Pencil 
·Markers / colored pencils
Image result for holiday cards resist handmade

Steps

1) Fold a white piece of paper in half
2) Design a holiday scene on the cover
3) Use markers or colored pencils to color
4) Write inside the card using the example below


Home Learning
Due Date: December 17
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

Critique
Critique the finished cards
watercolor resist holiday card - from Making Nice in the Midwest
How To Write Inside A Card

Enrichment Projects
Explore other ways of expressing care through art
SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Image result for december holidays kids around the world

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

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