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

Visual Arts Education — Grade 2

Goal 3: The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge of organizational principles of design and art elements.

Objective 3.01. Incorporate a variety of lines in own artwork.

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

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.
Collaging symmetry
Students will create a symmetrical artwork with construction paper, glue, and yarn. This lesson will allow students to use critical thinking to create an original work. They should learn that there is more than one solution to a creative problem.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education)
By Marion McClure.
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.