Hide/Seek: The Art of Camouflage

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will learn how animals can camouflage themselves within their environment. Students will discover the resist capabilities of wax and salt as they create a mixed media work about an animal that uses camouflage.

Level

Areas of Study

Animals Nature Watercolor Crayons Oil Pastel Science

Collections

Connecting Science and Art

Lesson Objectives

Students will learn about how and why animals use camouflage to hide within their environment.

Students will choose an animal that uses camouflage and draw them within their environment.

Students will discover how wax and salt can resist water.

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Teaching Strategies

Introduce students to animals’ use of camouflage to hide themselves for protection or hunting.
Show students how to fill the page with their drawing of their chosen animal and environment.
Demonstrate how wax and salt resists watercolor.
Support students in sharing drawings with their peers or the teacher.

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National Standards

Create

Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.

Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.

VA:Cr2.1.1a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

40 minutes

Demonstration Time

10 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour

Supplies and Materials

Examples of camouflage
White watercolor or heavy drawing paper
Pencils & erasers
Crayons or oil pastels
Salt
Watercolor
Paintbrushes
Water cup

National Standards

Create

Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.

Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.

VA:Cr2.1.1a

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Steps

Introduction

Learn about how animals use camouflage to hide in the environment. Brainstorm an animal to draw.

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