Koi Ponds

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will observe and investigate koi fish and their natural habitat. They will explore and experiment with various ways to use pastels as they create a realistically styled koi pond drawing.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Chalk Pastels Drawing Science

Collections

Chalk Pastel Techniques

Lesson Objectives

Students will observe and investigate the parts of a koi pond: water, rocks, plants, and types of koi fish.

Students will learn how to draw a koi fish and create a variety of fish that are aesthetically pleasing to them.

Students will complete their drawings by adding various natural elements found in ponds.

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Teaching Strategies

Lead a discussion on koi pond habitats.
Demonstrate how to draw a koi fish.
Explain how some fish are solid in color and others have organic shape patterns.
Demonstrate how to use pastels and experiment with pastels.

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National Standards

Create

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

10 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Gray and blue construction paper
Chalk pastels
Oil pastels
White glue
Liquid starch
Paper towels
Spray fixative (teacher use only)

National Standards

Create

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Steps

Discuss & Practice Drawing

Discuss and examine Koi habitats. Talk about what Koi fish need to thrive. Practice drawing koi fish. Practice chalk pastel techniques. Experiment with colors and designs.

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