This lesson focuses on people at work depicted in a work of …
This lesson focuses on people at work depicted in a work of art. Students practice using vocabulary related to people and work. Activities emphasize oral and written descriptions of the people portrayed in the work of art, using job-related vocabulary and adjectives to describe feelings. Students are challenged to infer what job individuals are doing, based on such clues as their pose.
This lesson focuses on different exterior spaces depicted in works of art. …
This lesson focuses on different exterior spaces depicted in works of art. Students practice using vocabulary associated with the weather and how people react to the sea. Activities in this section teach students about some of the elements of art (color and line), adjectives, and two kinds of sentences (declarative and imperative).
Students will discuss works of art that have grotesque elements and symmetry …
Students will discuss works of art that have grotesque elements and symmetry in their design. They will identify symmetry and line in grotesques. Students will create symmetrical designs for a pilgrim bottle and also design a door panel using grotesques. They will then analyze William Blake's poem "The Tiger" and write their own grotesque-inspired poetry.
Fostering Remembrance is a part of everything The Legion does. Through The …
Fostering Remembrance is a part of everything The Legion does. Through The Royal Canadian Legion's longstanding Annual Poster and Literary Contests, Canadian school children honour Canada’s Veterans through creative art and writing, and help perpetuate Remembrance.
Contests are available for students 5 to 18 for posters (colour & black and white), essays and and now a video entry category as well.
You can find links to the entry forms (one must be attached and signed by a parent to each entry), contest guide and entry forms on the site as well.
Following the included links, and after viewing all of the sites, choose …
Following the included links, and after viewing all of the sites, choose 3 of the artists and their works above to answer the following questions: A brief description of the artist and his life: date of birth and death, where he lived (what country was he from), his occupation (job), the subject (what he was painting/sculpting) of his artwork When the artwork was created Describe what the piece of artwork looks like: include colors, textures, medium (what was used to create it: type of paint, sculpture, photograph…) Write the quote from beneath each picture Do you like the artwork? Why or why not? What does the artwork make you think about? What does it make you feel?
Students will use visual analysis to examine two images of rocks. They …
Students will use visual analysis to examine two images of rocks. They will make their own observations of individual rocks through drawing, and understand how the same observation skills can be used in the study of geology.
In this unit students will learn about the mixed media artworks of …
In this unit students will learn about the mixed media artworks of artist George Littlechild who addresses topics of identity, history, story, and memory. Students will be asked to research and represent role models that reflect their own identities, cultures, and communities. Students will collect photographs or create drawings of their role models and will develop personally meaningful symbols and colour palettes in order to create a mixed media collage representing their own identities. Students will explore collage processes, symbolism, and layering.
Students explore the concept of a sacred place by looking at works …
Students explore the concept of a sacred place by looking at works of art representing sacred spaces, and studying the California missions. They explore perspective and point of view in both the visual and literary senses. Students create a project poster displaying photos, drawings, and journal writings that incorporate the major themes of California's missions, and use perspective and point of view both visually and in writing.
The Saint Basil Cathedral is one of Russia's most popular cultural symbols. …
The Saint Basil Cathedral is one of Russia's most popular cultural symbols. There are several templates to print that students color then arrange into their own Russian-inspired masterpiece.
This 1 1/2 hour session will give students the opportunity to participate …
This 1 1/2 hour session will give students the opportunity to participate in a live broadcast with professional artist Heather Clines. Students will learn how artists come up with ideas to create art work and some of the basic ways Cline uses collage in her own work. Students will understand the use of collage as a form of visual art and use the method to create an art work inspired by a Freaky Friday in Saskatchewan.
In this lesson, students use wooden parts and pieces to create imaginary …
In this lesson, students use wooden parts and pieces to create imaginary playgrounds. This is a great activity for grade 2 and 3 students; if "moving parts" are incorporated, this could also be a great "Kinetic Sculpture" activity for grade 4 Arts Education students.
The Smithsonian Learning Lab puts the treasures of the world's largest museum, …
The Smithsonian Learning Lab puts the treasures of the world's largest museum, education, and research complex within reach. The Lab is a free, interactive platform for discovering millions of authentic digital resources, creating content with online tools, and sharing in the Smithsonian's expansive community of knowledge and learning.
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This is a phenomenal website full of super useful information for students …
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This resource includes links to a number of fairy-themed projects. This resource was …
This resource includes links to a number of fairy-themed projects. This resource was designed to accompany the read aloud of "The Three Wishes," on Wednesday, October 21st, 2020.
This site is full of free (and paid) resources to help teachers …
This site is full of free (and paid) resources to help teachers and students.You can filter by age, grade, subject, and more.Search everything from back to school, orange shirt day, and subject specific topics to find great resources.
This series of lessons will provide students with an understanding of the …
This series of lessons will provide students with an understanding of the Baroque period and help them identify decorative arts and architecture from that period. After studying Baroque paintings, furniture, architecture, and craft guilds, students will create a mixed-media sculpture inspired by Bernard van Risenburgh's Double Desk. Throughout the unit, students will reflect on their experiences in journals.
This is a one-page choice board with various visual arts projects (including …
This is a one-page choice board with various visual arts projects (including links to full instructions), suitable for Grade 4 students in Saskatchewan.
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