Standard Course of Study :: Visual Arts Education

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Art Detectives: Students will look at a variety of artworks and explain what tool or medium was used to create them.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–5 Visual Arts Education); By Kathy Greene.

Clown Portrait: Students will create a clown portrait using tempera paint, oil pastels, and collage. They will look at prints of clowns from artist Pablo Picasso, Red Skelton, George Rouault, and Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus.
You can even dress as a clown if you wish.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education); By Michelle Harris.

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 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, Social Studies, Mathematics, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Laurie Perry.

Measurement Mania: Measurement Mania is a series of lessons that will actively involve students in several measurement activities. Students will gain hands-on practice while working within the classroom environment in small groups.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Mathematics); By Christy Brown.

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 Dance Arts Education, Music Education, and Visual Arts Education); By Russ Johnson.

Dr. King's dream: Students learn about the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. through photographs, speeches, and a brief biography. They create picture books about their own dreams of freedom for Americans today. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Finding Lines of Symmetry: Students identify and create lines of symmetry and congruent figures. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education and Mathematics); Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Making a rainstick: The class discusses the differences and similarities involving the use, appearance, and ceremonial aspects of the rainstick, then briefly discuss myths, folktales, and fables in relation to the story. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Masks and Aesop's fables: Students learn on of Aesop's fables, make simple masks, and retell the fable as part of a Greek chorus using masks. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–4 English Language Arts, Theatre Arts Education, and Visual Arts Education); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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

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

What a Crafty Idea!: Introduces students to the concept of “junk art” or “found art.” (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Visual Arts Education, Social Studies, and Mathematics); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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