Standard Course of Study :: Visual Arts Education

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How Do Pumpkins Grow? book: This is an integrated science and language arts lesson plan. Students will create individual books that illustrate how pumpkins grow.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Science); By Marty Britt.

Colorful fruit bowl: Students learn color theory by exploring color mixing. Students will use overlapping to show simple perspective in their picture.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Healthful Living Education and Visual Arts Education); By Marilyn Carter.

The Grouchy Ladybug: Students will learn the meaning of illustration, will be introduced to a famous illustrator and will create an illustration based on the style of this particular artist.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Visual Arts Education); By Jean Caldwell.

A home for Lars: Our lesson plan is based on the book, Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear, by Hans de Beer. We will use the book to introduce the polar bear's habitat and will elaborate on the necessary things a polar bear needs to survive in this habitat.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Information Skills, Visual Arts Education, and Science); By Teacher Academy.

"Long and Tall": Teacher and students discuss how some objects are very tall, and some objects are very long. Using long, narrow pieces of paper, students will draw two long objects and two tall objects. This lesson is intended to help children observe what is around them, judge size, and "fill" the page from top to bottom with the intended object.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Visual Arts Education); By Jan Kimosh.

Marc Brown Author Study : Arthur's Nose: Using the book Arthur's Nose by Marc Brown students will respond to the story through art, music, and in written form.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, Music Education, and Visual Arts Education); By Kathy Palmore.

Native American Investigation (Visit): The children will review the environment of the Canadian Northwest Territory and the American Southwest Territory. They will experience art from those two areas through a museum visit and slides. They will recognize that art is derived from indigenous materials and represent this through journal writings and illustrations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Social Studies); By amy yost.

The meaning behind the mask: Students explore the cultural significance of masks, discuss the use of masks in stories, and then investigate the role masks play in ceremonies and on special occasions in various African cultures. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts, Theatre Arts Education, and Visual Arts Education); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

An owl in the woods: Illustrations in the book Owl Moon serve as the inspiration for an arts exploration in which students create a watercolor painting. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–3 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Right whales and people: Students will learn about the highly endangered northern right whale and think about how this species' geographical distribution places it in direct contact with human threats such as ships. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education); Provider: National Geographic

Shape hunt: Students look for examples of patterns and shapes in both the natural and designed world. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Mathematics); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Story advertisements: This lesson opens students' eyes to the world of illustrations while giving them a way to showcase what they learned from a book. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Unicorns, dragons, and other magical creatures: Students will discuss the special attributes of such creatures, view images of mythological creatures, and listen to stories about them. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

What should a house do?: This is a set of nine lesson plans which compares and contrasts the homes built by the first American settlers with those of the Native American peoples. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities