Oak Grove Elementary Art Activities: Native American Heritage Month

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Activities for November 2022

Hello November! During this month we are going to explore one of the elements of art: Shape. We are going to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving by creating our own clay pottery and birds. We are also going to work on some art contests.

Lesson 1-3 / Dates

October 31 – November 18

V.A. Standards

Big Idea: The Arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events

VA.2.H.2.2- Identify objects from everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.
VA.2.C.3.2/VA.2.H.2.1/VA.2.O.2.1

VA.3.H.2.2- Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.
VA.3.C.2.3/VA.3.H.2.2/VA.3.F.1.2

VA.4.H.2.2-Identify differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.
VA.4.C.3.2/VA.4.H.2.2/VA.4.F.1.2

VA.5.H.2.2-Describe the ways in which artworks and utilitarian objects impact everyday life.
VA.5.C.3.2/VA.5.S.2.2/VA.5.H.2.2

Essential Questions

What is the role of the Visual Arts in Ancient traditions?

What is clay?

What is the difference between decorative art and functional art?

Can art be decorative and functional?

Native Americans and Clay

What is the difference between decorative art and functional art?

Can art be decorative and functional?

Visuals/Resources

1. Visuals: Teacher samples

2. Websites: Native Americans and Clay, Native American Clay Animals, Native American Pottery

3. Video: Native American Pottery, Native American Music

Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)

Genre: n/a

Artistic Style: Decorative

Content/Meaning: Imaginary

Media/Technique: Drawing, Modeling, Sculpture

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Color

Design Principles: Contrast, Symmetry

Other: Discovery Ed: Native American Pottery & Clay Build Techniques

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Pottery Facts for Kids, Native Americans Pottery Artists, Native Americans Clay Artists

Activity
Create a Native American inspired clay animal or pottery based on your research

Materials
· Drawing Paper 9”X12”
· Clay
· Pencil
· Markers

Steps

1) Draw a shaded model of item to be modeled

2) Use model magic to build a miniature version

3) Use markers to trace and color shapes

Home Learning

Due Date: November 18

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) Reading assignment: Native Americans and Clay

3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other Native American inspired models

4) BRING A TOILET PAPER TUBE for next Month's project

Art careers related to the unit
Art Education, Graphic Design, Illustration, Craft

Critique
Critique one of the created clay models

Enrichment Projects
Draw a funny turkey

SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Values Matter

Value of the Month

Click HERE to view a video about Citizenship

How can you display citizenship during art classes?

Reference: Values Matter

Monday, November 1, 2021

Activities for November 2021

During the month of November we are going to integrate Balance and Symmetry as two design principles in our art work. We are going to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving by creating our own Native American Story Totem Poles.

Native American
Totem Poles

Lesson 1-3 / Dates

November 1 – November 23

Essential Question

What is the role of the Visual Arts in Ancient traditions?

A Totem Pole is an artistic way that some Pacific Northwest Coastal Native Americans use to tell a story.

"Each image carved into a totem pole represents a story and a recorded history. Creatures of the natural world — bears, fish, wolves, whales — are commonly present on the poles; as are mythical supernatural creatures, like the thunderbird or sea serpent. A totem pole is a complete family history, created to last eternity."

V.A. Standards

Big Idea: The Arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events

VA.2.H.2.2- Identify objects from everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.
VA.3.H.2.2- Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.
VA.4.H.2.2-Identify differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.
VA.5.H.2.2-Describe the ways in which artworks and utilitarian objects impact everyday life.

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: n/a

Artistic Style: Decorative

Content/Meaning: Imaginary

Media/Technique: Sculpture

Design Elements: Shape, Color, Form

Design Principles: Contrast, Symmetry, Balance

Other: Native American, Heritage, Symbolism

Historical Art / Artist Reference

Native American Totem Poles

Visuals/Resources

1. Visuals: Samples, Totem Poles, Totem Pole Stories, Totem Poles (Toilet Paper Rolls)

2. Websites: Tribal Directory, Native American Symbols , Native American Totem Bookmarks

3. Video: How to Make a Totem Pole

Activity

Create your own story using a totem pole

Materials

· Toilet Paper Tubes

· Markers

· Pencil

Steps

1) Use a pencil to draw the shapes in your story
2) Use markers to trace and color the shapes

Home Learning

Due Date: November 23

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) Reading assignment: Native American Totem Poles, Native American Stories, Myths and Legends

3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other totem pole animals

Art careers related to the unit

Sculptor, Art Education

Critique

Critique one of the story totem poles

Enrichment Projects

Explore symmetry and balance while creating more native American inspired art and crafts: HERE

SDI Projects

Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Values Matter

Value of the Month

Click HERE to view a video about Citizenship

How can you display citizenship during art classes?

Reference: Values Matter

Monday, October 31, 2016

Activities for November

Hello November! During this month we are going to integrate one of the principles of design in our art work: Symmetry. We are going to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving by creating our own family totem poles. We are also going to work on more poster contests.

Lesson 1-3 / Dates

November 1 – November 22

Essential Question

What is the role of the Visual Arts in Ancient traditions?

V.A. Standards

Big Idea: The Arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events

VA.2.H.2.2- Identify objects from everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.VA.3.H.2.2- Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.VA.4.H.2.2-Identify differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.VA.5.H.2.2-Describe the ways in which artworks and utilitarian objects impact everyday life.

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: n/a

Artistic Style: Decorative

Content/Meaning: Imaginary

Media/Technique: Drawing, Collage, Sculpture

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Color

Design Principles: Contrast, Symmetry