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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Visual Arts Education — Grade 2

Goal 1, Objective 1.08

Goal 1

The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

Objective 1.08

Recognize that images from reality and from fantasy may be used to create original art.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Leaves
Students learn about the changing leaves with a hands-on approach. This cross-curricula thematic unit is designed for students to explore, read, write and much more.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education and English Language Arts)
Geography centers
A geography unit in which students investigate and compare their hometowns and other cities. The unit incorporates nine centers: math, science, social studies, reading, writing, computers, puzzles and games, art, and listening. They all have activities that are integrated with the geography unit.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
By Laurie Perry.
Butterfly cycle
Students will understand the life cycle of the butterfly and create various art activities that would model metamorphosis.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Science)
By Becky Woolard.

Resources on the web

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)
Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities