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Friday, September 1, 2017

Activities for September

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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 RicaEl SalvadorGuatemalaHonduras and Nicaragua. They all declared independence in 1821. In addition, MexicoChile 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



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

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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)
Artistic Style:   Utilitarian/Functional
Content/Meaning: Literal

Media/Technique: Drawing, Collage
Other:  Geometric shapes, Maya, Aztec, Civilization, Radius, Diameter, Circumference
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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
2) Reading assignment: Maya Civilization         
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
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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)
Artistic Style:   Utilitarian/Functional
Content/Meaning: Literal

Media/Technique: Drawing, Collage
Other:  Polygon shapes, Maya, Aztec, Civilization

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Visuals/Resources
1.     Visuals: Teacher sample

Activity
Create an Mayan inspired Pyramid

Materials

·         Brown paper 12” X 12”
·         Gray paper 9”X12”
·         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
2) Reading assignment: Maya Civilization         
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