Shape Collaborative Mural

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will participate in a shape scavenger hunt of various works of art within the room. They will collaborate to categorize shapes and create a personal shape collage to place in a collaborative paper mural.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Collage Shape Abstract Art

Collections

Shape Compositions

Lesson Objectives

Students will observe/discuss shape in art reproductions and classroom.

Students will compare and distinguish shapes: geometric/organic/non-shapes.

Students will create a personal shape collage.

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Teaching Strategies

Facilitate a large-group discussion on shape identification in art.
Demonstrate how to use the Shape Sorter handout.
Formally assess student learning by reviewing the reflection sheet/shape they created.
Facilitate discussion on comparing and distinguishing different shapes.

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National Standards

Create

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

15 minutes

Demonstration Time

10 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Scissors
Glue stick
Construction paper and scrapbook paper
Stencils
Pencils
Large poster/paper/wall to place class/school mural
Optional: crayons, pastels, paint
Reproductions of art representing shape

National Standards

Create

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Steps

Hunt for Shapes

Work in groups to find shapes in the room and within artwork reproductions. Discuss the artwork, preferences, and the reasons for preferences. Collaborate to categorize shapes into geometric, organic, or non-shape labels.

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