Outdoor Observation

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will observe and draw in their visual journals. Students will investigate how nature connects with their senses and describe characteristics of the natural world vs. constructed environments. Students will add text and color to emphasize meaning.

Level

Areas of Study

Animals Nature Colored Pencils Drawing Texture Shape

Collections

Visual Journaling

Lesson Objectives

Students will learn about and practice visual journaling.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the difference between natural and constructed objects.

Students will draw natural objects from observation outdoors.

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Teaching Strategies

Introduce the practice of visual journaling.
Differentiate organic from geometric shapes to distinguish natural objects from constructed objects.
Facilitate the experience of drawing outside in a group setting.
Guide students through a series of drawing prompts to help them select subject matter.

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National Standards

Create

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

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

VA:Cr2.3.Ka

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

15 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 20 minutes

Supplies and Materials

9″ x 12″ Sketchbook
Pencil and eraser
Colored pencils

National Standards

Create

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

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

VA:Cr2.3.Ka

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Steps

Introduce Visual Journaling

Discuss visual journaling.

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Organic Vs Geometric Shapes

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Tips for Drawing from Observation

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What is Visual Journaling?

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Prompts for Outdoor Sketching

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Artist Bio

Georgia O’Keeffe

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Critique

Tell, Explain, Describe, Critique Guide

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