Lesson Plan
Description
In this lesson, students will explore the idea of community through recalling the various buildings and houses they see in their neighborhood. Students will create a landscape based on their recall using tempera paint and colored pencils.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will explore their environments and daily experiences.
Students will investigate their immediate surroundings.
Students will practice empathy and understanding as they research and compare and contrast different communities.
Teaching Strategies
- Discuss and review basic color theory.
- Demonstrate how to use tempera paint.
- Lead a discussion to help students recall the types of buildings, houses, colors, and natural surroundings in their neighborhoods.
- Show students a variety of landscape examples.
National Standards
Create
Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.
VA:Cr1.2.6aDemonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.
VA:Cr2.1.6aReflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.
VA:Cr3.1.7aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
30 minutes
Demonstration Time
10 minutes
Student Studio Time
1 hour
Supplies and Materials
- Tempera paint
- Paint palettes or containers
- Paint brushes and water containers
- Paper towels or napkins
- Colored pencils and graphite pencils
- Scissors and glue
- White paper and construction paper
- Landscape examples
National Standards
Create
Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.
VA:Cr1.2.6aDemonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.
VA:Cr2.1.6aReflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.
VA:Cr3.1.7a
Steps
Brainstorm Ideas
Brainstorm and list what is seen in the immediate neighborhoods,
Recall types of buildings, houses, colors, and natural surroundings.
Explore empathy and understanding while researching different communities.
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Color Theory Basics
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Experimenting with TemperaCreating with Everyday ObjectsDigital Mixed MediaInnovating with Digital ColorVisual ContrastLiteracy through Storytelling
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Experimenting with TemperaContemporary Street ArtExploring Abstract ExpressionismDigital Mixed MediaPerspectiveStories from Black ArtistsApplied Color Theory
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Tempera Techniques Pre-Test
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