Visual Arts Education — Grade 2

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.

Geometry and art: Art museum post-visit

This is the third lesson in a three-part unit integrating math, writing and visual arts. In this integrated lesson, students apply their knowledge of geometry by organizing and displaying information in graphs with correct labeling. Students then compare and analyze graphs. Finally, with this information students create a geometric design.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Mathematics)

By Loretta Hopper.

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

Building a matrix for Leo Lionni books: An author study

Students listen to books by author Leo Lionni and create and organizing information on a large matrix which depicts the main elements of that day's story. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education)

Provider: IRA/NCTE

Stories in quilts

Students explore the history and culture of quilt-making. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education)

Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities