LEARN NC

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

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 3.04

Discuss and use opposites to create variety including big/little, light/dark, smooth/rough, tall/short, few/many.

Resources aligned to this objective

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.
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.

Lesson plans on the web

An owl in the woods
Illustrations in the book Owl Moon serve as the inspiration for an arts exploration in which students create a watercolor painting. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–3 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts