Imagination Robots

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will examine shape, pattern and color to create an imaginative drawing featuring robots. Students will use pencils and a variety of colored markers. Students will write a story about their robot.

Level

Areas of Study

Fantasy Drawing Markers Crayons Shape Surrealism Literacy

Collections

Introduction to Surrealism

Lesson Objectives

Students will examine shape, pattern and color and how they are used in artwork.

Students will imagine how robots could be a part of everyday life.

Students will draw a variety of shapes and patterns to create an artwork featuring a robot(s).

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Teaching Strategies

Facilitate a discussion about shape, pattern, and color and how they can be used in drawing things in real life and things from one’s imagination.
Read Boy and Bot by Amy Dyckman.
Demonstrate how to use repeating organic and/or geometric shapes to create a robot body.
Demonstrate how to add pattern and color to the shapes to add interest and creativity.

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National Standards

Create

Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.

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

Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

25 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

Supplies and Materials

9” x 12” drawing paper
Pencils
Colored markers
Black permanent marker
Highlighter markers
Boy and Bot: A. Dyckman, ISBN-13: 978-1101936887

National Standards

Create

Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.

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

Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.

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Steps

Discuss & Read

Discuss how shape, pattern and color are used in artwork. Read Boy and Bot by Ame Dyckman.

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Organic Vs Geometric Shapes

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Writing Support

What is the Story?

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Reference

Flex Literacy Guide

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Summative

Artist Statement Template

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