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

Visual Arts Education — Grade 2

Goal 2: The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

Objective 2.01. Become familiar with additional art media, techniques and processes that may include:

  • Cut paper - tape
  • Printmaking - styrofoam, water soluble printing ink

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Undersea exploration
Students explore the lifeforms and land formations under the ocean. The three ocean levels and their respective lifeforms are investigated and discussed, focusing on shape, form, and color. Students will gain a better understanding of the connections between the science and arts curriculum.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education, Dance Arts Education, and Music Education)
By Russ Johnson.
Clown portrait
Students will create a clown portrait using tempera paint, oil pastels, and collage. They will look at prints of clowns from famous artists
You can even dress as a clown if you wish.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education)
By Michelle Harris.

Resources on the web

Adjective monster
In this ARTSEDGE lesson, students explore the connections between visual art and language arts, and how both are used to creatively tell stories and express emotions. Students read the book Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley. They are... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Mathematics)
Provided by: ArtsEdge