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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Activities for 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 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/
                              


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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)
Artistic Style:  Abstract
Content/Meaning: Literal

Media/Technique: Drawing, Collage
Other:  Geometric shapes, Latin America, Traditions, Culture

Historical Art / Artist Reference

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

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




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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)
Artistic Style:  Abstract
Content/Meaning: Literal

Media/Technique: Drawing, Collage
Other:  Geometric shapes, Latin America, Traditions, Culture

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Visuals/Resources
1.     Visuals: Teacher sample
2.     Websites: Hispanic Heritage Month
3.     Videos: Coco

Activity

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

Critique
Critique the finished artwork
Enrichment Projects
             
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)
Artistic Style:   Utilitarian/Functional
Content/Meaning: Figurative
Media/TechniqueCraft
Other:  Geometric Shapes, Foreground, Background
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Historical Art / Artist Reference

Visuals/Resources
1.     Visuals: Teacher sample
2.     Websites: Fun Reptile Facts for Kids
3.     Video: All About Reptiles

Activity
Create a folk-art style reptile

Materials

· Black paper 9”X12” / 18”X24”
· Pencil
· Art Stix
· Red, orange, yellow, green & blue papers 6”X9”
· Glue sticks/scissors

Steps
1) Draw a snake or lizard
2) Cut and glue geometric shapes
3) Decorate with Art Stix
4) Glue on color background






Home Learning
Due Date: October 12
1) Learn vocabulary words
2) Reading assignment: a) Folk Art Definition , What is Folk Art?

Art careers related to the unit

Critique
Critique the finished folk-art style lizard

Enrichment Projects

Explore other folk-art styles

SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

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