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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 2.04. Produce visual effects and textures using each media.

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.
Starry Night
This lesson will introduce the artist Vincent Van Gogh and give students the opportunity to respond to his work. We will explore theme, color, and line while examining the painting "Starry Night" and creating our own pictures using a combination of oil pastel plus cut and paste.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education)
By Martha Pearson.