Activities for May 2023

 

Hello May! We are going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day and Haitian Heritage Month. We are going to learn about Fiber Art and Architecture.  Let the fun begin!

Lesson 1 / Dates 

May 08 – May 12 

Big Idea: 

VA.2/3/4/5.C – Critical Thinking and Reflection 

VA.2/3/4/5.H – Historical and Global Connections 

VA.2/3/4/5.F – Innovation, Technology, and the Future 

 

Essential Questions: 

What is weaving? 

What is fiber art? 

Where do we see fibers in the world? 

How can we find inspiration in the works of others? 

 

Benchmarks: 

VA.2.C.2.3, VA.3.C.2.2, VA.4.C.2.3, VA.5.C.2.3 

VA.2.H.2.3, VA.3.H.2.3, VA.4.H.2.3, VA.5.H.1.4 

VA.2.F.1.2, VA.3.F.2.1, VA.4.F.2.1,  VA.5.F.2.2 

Art History & Art Appreciation Connections: 

Discovery Ed: A Woman Weaving in Guatemala,  

Discovery Ed: Rug Weaving at Morocco,  

Navajo Rug Weaving, Weaving Facts for Kids, 

10 Inspiring Fiber Artists Your Students Should Know,  

8 Contemporary Textile Artists Who Craft Elaborate Sculptures from Felt,  

Faith Ringgold, Sheila Hicks, 

Fashion Design Facts for Kids,  

Inspiring Patchwork Quilt Artists You Have to Follow 

 

Vocabulary: 

Genre: n/a 

Artistic Style:   Fiber art 

Media/Technique: Weaving 

Design Elements: Line, Texture, Shape, Color  

Design Principles:  Balance 

Other: Symmetry, Proportion, batik, burlap, cotton, design, dye, embroidery, 

fashion, felt, fibers, fiber art, loom, muslin, needle, pattern, sewing, stitching, tapestry, 

utilitarian, warp, weft, weaving, yarn  

Historical Art / Artist Reference 

10 Inspiring Fiber Artists Your Students Should Know 

8 Contemporary Textile Artists Who Craft Elaborate Sculptures from Felt,  

Faith Ringgold, Sheila Hicks, 

 

Featured Arts/Artists 

Sheila Hicks 

Activity 

Create a woven item or a card using yarn to celebrate Mother's Day.

Materials 

·Multi-colored yarn 

· Colored pencils 

· Scissors 

· Glue stick 

· Cardboard rolls 

. White construction paper 9” X 12” 

 
Steps 

1) Choose your yarn color (favorite color for the gift). 

2) Get inspired by the following cards or follow the steps in one of the videos. 

Lesson 2 / Dates 

May 15 – May 19 

 

Big Idea: 

VA.2/3/4/5.C – Critical Thinking and Reflection 

VA.2/3/4/5.O – Organizational Structure 

VA.2/3/4/5.S – Skills, Techniques, and Processes 

 

Essential Questions: 

What is architecture?  

How do architects design our surroundings? 

What skills are needed for an architect to successfully design a building? 

How can artists create an illusion of depth and form in a 2-D medium? 

What is a vanishing point and why is it important for understanding one-point perspective? 

 

Benchmarks: 

VA.2.H.2.2, VA.3.F.2.1, VA.4.C.2.2, VA.5.F.2.1 

VA.2.O.1.1, VA.3.O.2.1, VA.4.F.2.1, VA.5.O.2.2 

VA.2.S.1.2, VA.3.S.1.2, VA.4.S.1.2, VA.5.S.1.4 

 

Art History & Art Appreciation Connections: 

Architecture Facts for Kids,  

Art Appreciation for Kids – Architecture,  

Inspicio: Zaha Hadid, Inspicio: Dennis Cuadrado 

Vocabulary: 

Genre: n/a 

Artistic Style:   n/a 

Media/Technique: Illustration 

Design Elements: Line, Texture, Shape  

Design Principles:  Emphasis 

Other: architect, architecture, cityscape, building, design, geometric shapes, horizontal line, 

proportion, shape, space, vertical line 

 

Activity 

1) Sketch an Asian Pacific or Haitian architecture design using cultural artifacts, including flags. 

2) Use your sketch to create a 3D model using MS 3D paint. 

Materials 

· White Paper 9” X 12” 

· Pencil 

· Laptop 

 
Steps 

1) Sketch your design 

2) Create a 3D prototype 

Lesson 3 / Dates
May 22 – May 26

Art History & Art Appreciation Connections: 

Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?
Why do we draw poppies for Memorial Day?

Activity 

1) Draw poppies to commemorate Memorial Day

Materials 

· Blue paper 8 1/2 ” X 11” 

· Pencil 

· Crayons

· Oil pastels

 
Steps 

1) Sketch your poppies and stars

2) Color the poppies and stars using crayons and oil pastels

Lesson 4 / Dates
May 30 – June 07

Big Idea:

VA.2/3/4/5.F – Innovation Technology & The Future

VA.2/3/4/5.H – Historical & Global Connections

VA.2/3/4/5.S – Skills, Techniques, and Processes

 

Essential Questions:

What careers do artists have?

Why is it important to display art in public places and how do artists find work?

What kind of art and design can be found in public places and how do artists find work?

What responsibilities come with the freedom to create and what are copyright laws?

How can artists use ethical standards when creating work and what are copyright laws?

How do artists and designers create works of art or design that effectively communicate ideas?

What contributions do artists and designers make to society?

 

Benchmarks:

VA.2.F.1.2, VA.3.F.2.1, VA.4.F.2.2, VA.5.F.2.2

VA.2.H.2.3, VA.3.H.2.3, VA.4.H.2.3 VA.5.H.2.3

VA.2.S.3.4, VA.3.S.2.1, VA.4.S.3.4, VA.5.S.3.4

Art History & Art Appreciation Connections:

Art of Ed: 60 Visual Arts Careers

Vocabulary:

Genre: n/a

Artistic Style:   n/a

Media/Technique: Illustration

Design Elements: Line, Texture, Shape

Design Principles:  Emphasis

Other: artist, design, professional, visual arts careers

Activity

Finish your architect inspired artwork  or create an artwork inspired by one of the art careers.

Materials

· White Paper 9” X 12”

· Pencil

Steps

1)    1) Use a pencil to sketch large shapes

2)    2) Finish your work with details 

Art careers related to the unit 

Art Educator, Museum Educator, Illustrator, Architect 

 
Critique 
Critique the finished drawings 

Enrichment Projects 

Explore other ways of creating artwork using your preferred art style 

SDI Projects 

Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive 

 
 

 
Values Matter 

Value of the Month 

 

 

Click HERE to view a video about Cooperation 

How can you display Cooperation during art classes? 

Reference: Values Matter