Oak Grove Elementary QR Communication: September 2018

Welcome to September! We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by creating S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) inspired projects.

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]

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/

Lessons 1-3 / Dates

Sept 4 – Sep 21

Essential Question

What are traditions? What is The Day of the Dead?

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.

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

Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)

Genre: Portrait

Artistic Style: Abstract

Content/Meaning: Literal

Media/Technique: Drawing, Collage

Design Elements: Line, Shape

Design Principles: Contrast, Balance

Other: Geometric shapes, Latin America, Traditions, Culture

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Mexico, Frida Kahlo, The Day Of The Dead, Mexican Music

Visuals/Resources

1. Visuals: Teacher sample

2. Websites: Hispanic Heritage Month

3. Videos: Coco

Activity

Create a Day of the Dead Head

Materials

· White, black paper 6”X9”

· Multi colored papers

· Markers

· Sharpie

· Scissors

· Glue stick

Steps

1) Draw the shape of the head on a white piece of paper

2) Draw different shapes on various colored paper for decorations

3) Cut out and glue shapes on black paper

4) Draw detailed designs

Home Learning

Due Date: September 21

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) Reading assignment: Latin America

3) Sketchbook: Practice illustrating other styles of Mexican Art

Art careers related to the unit

Art Education, Illustration, Graphic Design, Craft

Critique

Critique the finished artwork

Enrichment Projects

Explore and create artifacts about other Hispanic traditions

SDI Projects

Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Lessons 1-3 / Dates

Sept 4 – Sep 21

Essential Question

What are traditions? What is The Day of the Dead?

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.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.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

Science: SC.4.L.16.4 Compare and contrast the major stages in the life cycles
Technology: SC.35.CS-CC.1.1 Identify technology tools for individual and collaborative data collection, writing, communication, and publishing activities.
Engineering: SC.35.CS-CS.1.2 Describe how models and simulations can be used to solve real-world issues in science and engineering.
Art: VA.4.H.1.1 Identify historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art.
Math: MAFS.4.G.1.1 Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles

Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)

Genre: Portrait

Artistic Style: Abstract

Content/Meaning: Literal

Media/Technique: Drawing, Collage

Design Elements: Line, Shape

Design Principles: Contrast, Balance

Other: Geometric shapes, Latin America, Traditions, Culture

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Mexico, Frida Kahlo, The Day Of The Dead, Mexican Music

Visuals/Resources

1. Visuals: Teacher sample

2. Websites: Hispanic Heritage Month

3. Videos: Coco

Activity

Create a Day of the Dead Puppet

Materials

· White paper 8”X10”

· Multi colored papers

· Markers

· Scissors

· Glue stick

· Hole Puncher

· Fasteners

Steps

1) Trace shapes

2) Color, decorate

3) Cut out shapes

4) Punch holes

5) Tie in fasteners
6) Create video presentation

Home Learning

Due Date: September 21

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) Reading assignment: Hispanic Heritage Month

3) Sketchbook: Practice illustrating other styles of Mexican Art

Art careers related to the unit

Art Education, Illustration, Graphic Design, Craft

Critique

Critique the finished artwork

Enrichment Projects

Explore and create other types of puppets

SDI Projects

Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Lesson 1-3 / Dates

September 24-October 12

Essential Question

How do we use folk art today?

V.A. Standards

Big Idea: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.
VA.2.S.1.1- Experiment with tools and techniques as part of art-making processes.
VA.3.S.1.1- Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks.
VA.4.S.1.1-Manipulate tools and materials to achieve diverse effects in personal works of art.
VA.5.S.1.1-Use various art tools, media, and techniques to discover how different choices change the effect on the meaning of an artwork.

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)

Genre: Still Life

Artistic Style: Utilitarian/Functional

Content/Meaning: Figurative

Media/Technique: Craft

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Texture

Design Principles: Contrast

Other: Geometric Shapes, Foreground, Background