LEARN NC

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

Goal 1

The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.

Objective 1.01

Expand the sense of environment to include global awareness as a source of ideas for imagery.

Resources aligned to this objective

Haiku and Photography: a Natural Connection
This lesson will allow students to combine photographing nature with creating a Haiku poem to express what they see in the photograph.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Computer Technology Skills)
By steven sather.

Lesson plans on the web

Chinese calligraphy and ink painting
Introduces students to the art and culture of Chinese calligraphy and Chinese ink painting through watercolor painting and Chinese instrumental folk music. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Visual Arts Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Media Awareness, Lesson 3
Students create a drawing to be used as an advertisement for their toy. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts