Tempera Plus
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Students will explore the interconnectedness and dependency between plant-life and human-life. Students create an imaginary pop-up flower by cutting and layering tempera painted paper onto cardboard and adding an environment using oil pastels.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will explore the interconnectedness and dependency between plant-life and human-life.
Students will create an imaginary pop-up flower by cutting and layering tempera painted paper onto cardboard.
Students will add an environment using oil pastels.
Teaching Strategies
- Explain the interconnectedness of plants and humans by teaching students how we depend on each other to breathe.
- Show students examples of flowers and plants in photographs and artwork.
- Demonstrate how to use tempera paint, draw shapes, cut and glue paper, and add details using oil pastels.
- Support students as they create their flowers.
National Standards
Create
Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
VA:Cr1.1.KaCreate art that represents natural and constructed environments.
VA:Cr2.3.KaUse observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.
VA:Cr1.2.1aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
30 minutes
Demonstration Time
10 minutes
Student Studio Time
1 hour
Supplies and Materials
- Tempera paint
- 3”x3” pre-cut cardboard
- 9”x12” white paper
- Oil pastels and graphite pencils
- Paint brushes and water containers
- Paper towels or napkins
- Scissors and glue
- Various light colors of construction paper (9”x12” )
National Standards
Create
Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
VA:Cr1.1.KaCreate art that represents natural and constructed environments.
VA:Cr2.3.KaUse observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.
VA:Cr1.2.1a
Steps
Discuss Plant Life and Paint Paper
Discuss the interconnectedness of plants and humans.
Examine examples of flowers and plants in the artwork.
Write name on the back of 3 pieces of paper.
Choose 3 colors of tempera paint.
Paint each sheet of paper a different color.
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