One Among Many

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will create three 4" x 6" artworks that explore organic and geometric shapes using collage materials. Students will select their favorite artwork for display and explain why they chose it over the others.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Collage Crayons Markers Mixed Media Oil Pastel Shape Variety

Collections

What Do I Prefer and Value?

Lesson Objectives

Students will learn about organic and geometric shapes.

Students will explore collage and drawing materials to create artwork with organic and geometric shapes.

Students will select one artwork for display.

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Teaching Strategies

Introduce organic and geometric shapes.
Demonstrate how to use drawing and collage materials to create an artwork of organic and geometric shapes.
Model how to evaluate and select artworks.
Facilitate a presentation and critique of student artwork.

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National Standards

Create

Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.

VA:Cr1.1.Ka

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

VA:Cr2.1.1a

Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.

VA:Cr1.1.K

Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.

VA:Cr1.1.K

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

25 minutes

Demonstration Time

25 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 20 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Three 4" x 6" pieces of construction and/or drawing paper
Collage materials (paper scraps, yarn, foil, cardboard, etc)
Drawing media (crayons, markers, oil pastels, etc)
Pencil and eraser
Scissors
Glue sticks and white glue

National Standards

Create

Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.

VA:Cr1.1.Ka

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

VA:Cr2.1.1a

Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.

VA:Cr1.1.K

Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.

VA:Cr1.1.K

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Steps

Introduce Organic and Geometric Shapes

View examples of organic and geometric shapes. Define “organic shape” and “geometric shape” in simple terms. Identify distinguishing characteristics between organic and geometric shapes. Identify geometric and organic shapes in the classroom and/or world.

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