Wooohooo!!!! September is here! We are ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by creating S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) inspired projects. We will be using the scientific method during the process.
As we create and build our artworks we will pay special attention to lines, shapes, contrast and forms. Refer to our Lessons for 2nd/3rd graders and 4th/5th graders below.
September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries:
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They all declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21, respectively.[1]
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They all declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21, respectively.[1]
Hispanic Heritage Month also celebrates the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in North America, starting with the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus on the morning of October 12, 1492. (Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hispanic_Heritage_Month)
The term Hispanic broadly refers to the people, nations, and cultures that have a historical link to Spain.
Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month at: http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org/
Christopher Columbus at: Christopher Columbus Biography
Christopher Columbus at: Christopher Columbus Biography
Values Matter
Value of the Month
Which values are displayed in the Mayan/Aztec structures that we are using for our lesson unit?
Reference: Values Matter
SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Lessons 1-3
/ Dates
Sept 4 – Sep 22
Essential
Question
How
do you create a Mayan/Aztec calendar?
V.A. Standards Big Idea: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d). VA.2.H.1.1- Identify examples in which artists have created works based on cultural and life experiences. VA.3.H.1.1- Describe cultural similarities and differences in works of art. VA.4.H.1.1-Identify historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art. VA.5.H.1.1-Examine historical and cultural influences that inspire artists and their work..
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)
Other: Geometric shapes, Maya, Aztec, Civilization, Radius, Diameter, Circumference
Historical
Art / Artist Reference
Visuals/Resources
1.
Visuals: Teacher sample
Activity
Create
a Mayan/Aztec inspired calendar
Materials
·
Black paper 8”X10”
·
Multi colored papers
·
Colored pencils
·
Compass
·
Scissors
·
Glue stick
Steps
1) Draw 3 circles (radius: 3 ½ “, 2 ½ “, 1 ½ “)
2) Draw triangles on the circumference
of the 2 ½ “circle
3) Cut out and glue shapes
4) Draw the calendar designs
Home
Learning
Due Date: September
22
1) Learn
vocabulary words
3) Sketchbook: Practice
illustrating other types of calendars
Art careers
related to the unit
Critique
Critique
the finished calendar
Enrichment Projects
Explore
and create other types of Mayan/Aztec structures using the scientific method
SDI Projects
Practice
drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive
Lessons 1-3
/ Dates
Sept 4 – Sep 22
Essential
Question
How
did the Mayans build pyramids?
V.A. Standards Big Idea: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d). VA.2.H.1.1- Identify examples in which artists have created works based on cultural and life experiences. VA.3.H.1.1- Describe cultural similarities and differences in works of art. VA.4.H.1.1-Identify historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art. VA.5.H.1.1-Examine historical and cultural influences that inspire artists and their work..
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)
Other: Polygon shapes, Maya, Aztec, Civilization
Historical
Art / Artist Reference
Visuals/Resources
1.
Visuals: Teacher sample
2.
Websites: Maya Civilization,
Pyramids in Latin America,
Ziggurats Vs Pyramids,
How to build a Pyramid
Activity
Create
an Mayan inspired Pyramid
Materials
·
Brown paper 12” X 12”
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Gray paper 9”X12”
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Colored pencils
·
Sharpie
·
Ruler
·
Scissors
·
Glue stick
Steps
1) Fold gray paper in 4
2) Draw a line to separate each quarter
in half
3) Draw the 4 triangles
4) Cut, fold & glue
Home
Learning
Due Date: September
22
1) Learn
vocabulary words
3) Sketchbook: Practice
illustrating other types of pyramids
Art careers
related to the unit
Critique
Critique
the finished pyramid
Enrichment Projects
Explore
and create other types of Mayan/Aztec structures using the scientific method
SDI Projects
Practice
drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive