Welcome to September! We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by creating and curating a STEAM miniature museum exhibit.
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/
Lessons 1-3 / Dates: Sept 9 – Oct 1
Essential Question
What is the role of Art in Cultures?
Big Idea: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
VA2.H.1.1/VA.2.S.3.1 VA3.H.1.1/VA.3.S.3.1
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
Materials
Enrichment Projects
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
Historical Art / Artist Reference
Visuals/Resources
1. Visuals: Teacher sample
Activity
1. Create a tiny Hispanic Art Museum
Materials
· White paper 12”X 12”
· Pencil
· Colored pencils
· Markers
· Paper Clip / Glue stick
Home Learning
Due Date: October 1st
1) Learn vocabulary words
2) Reading assignment: Latin America , What is Physical Weathering?, Weathering, Natural Disasters by Country
3) Sketchbook: Practice illustrating various styles of Hispanic Art
Art careers related to the unit
Critique
Critique the finished artwork
Enrichment Projects
Explore and create artifacts about other Hispanic traditions, or add another museum room, or participate in an exhibit HERE.
SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive
Lessons 1-3 / Dates: Sept 9 – Oct 1st
Essential Question
What is the role of Art in Cultures?
Big Idea: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
VA.4.H.1.3/VA.4.S.3.2 VA.5.H.1.3/VA.5.S.3.1
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
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
Correlated Math Standards
Correlated Science Standards
SC.4.N.1.1 , SC.5.N.1.1
Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)
Artistic Style: various
Content/Meaning: Literal
Historical Art / Artist Reference
Activity
Create an Hispanic Art and Science Museum that can be experienced both in person and virtually.
1- Choose an Hispanic country for your theme
2- Create a minimum of one art piece based on a famous artist and one Natural disaster illustration from that country
3- Create your display physically using a piece of white construction paper.
The walls of the tangible museum should be sustainable to a potential earthquake lasting at least 10 seconds.
4- Create your display virtually using a presentation tech of your choice (PowerPoint, Sway, Tik-Tok...)
The digital version can be converted to Cripto Art and sold using NFTs (Do your own research).
Materials
Home Learning
Due Date: September 24
1) Learn vocabulary words
2) Reading assignment: Hispanic Heritage Month , Teen Artists Are Making Millions on NFTs , El Salvador and Bitcoin
3) Sketchbook: Practice illustrating other styles of dioramas.
Art careers related to the unit
Critique
Critique the finished artwork
Enrichment Projects
Add to your museum
Celebrate Dot Day
Participate in an exhibit HERE
SDI Projects
Values Matter
Value of the Month
Which values are displayed in the Hispanic Museum artwork that we are using for our lesson unit?
Reference: Values Matter , Respect