Activities for November 2022

 

Hello November! During this month we are going to explore one of the elements of art: Shape. We are going to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving by creating our own clay pottery and birds.  We are also going to work on some art contests.

 

Lesson 1-3 / Dates

October 31 – November 18

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.2.C.3.2/VA.2.H.2.1/VA.2.O.2.1

VA.3.H.2.2- Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.
VA.3.C.2.3/VA.3.H.2.2/VA.3.F.1.2

VA.4.H.2.2-Identify differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.
VA.4.C.3.2/VA.4.H.2.2/VA.4.F.1.2

VA.5.H.2.2-Describe the ways in which artworks and utilitarian objects impact everyday life.
VA.5.C.3.2/VA.5.S.2.2/VA.5.H.2.2

Essential Questions

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

What is clay?

What is the difference between decorative art and functional art?

Can art be decorative and functional? 

Native Americans and Clay

 What is the difference between decorative art and functional art?

Can art be decorative and functional? 

Visuals/Resources

1.     Visuals: Teacher samples

2.     Websites: Native Americans and Clay, Native American Clay Animals, Native American Pottery

3.     Video: Native American Pottery,  Native American Music

 

Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)

Genre:  n/a

Artistic Style:   Decorative

Content/Meaning: Imaginary

Media/Technique: Drawing, Modeling, Sculpture

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Color

Design Principles: Contrast, Symmetry

Other:  Discovery Ed: Native American Pottery & Clay Build Techniques

 

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Pottery Facts for Kids, Native Americans Pottery Artists,  Native Americans Clay Artists

 

Activity
Create a Native American inspired clay animal or pottery based on your research 
 
Materials
· Drawing Paper 9”X12”
· Clay
· Pencil
· Markers

Steps

1)    Draw a shaded model of item to be modeled

2)    Use model magic to build a miniature version

3) Use markers to trace and color shapes

Home Learning

Due Date: November 18

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) Reading assignment: Native Americans and Clay

3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other Native American inspired models

4) BRING A TOILET PAPER TUBE for next Month's project

Art careers related to the unit
Art Education, Graphic Design, Illustration, Craft

Critique
Critique one of the created clay models

Enrichment Projects
Draw a funny turkey

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