Standard Course of Study :: Visual Arts Education

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An artistic view of outer space: This is an art lesson easily integrated by art specialists or classroom teachers into any thematic unit that involves space, the solar system, or science fiction and is adaptable for students in grades 2 through 6. It incorporates the use of art materials such as oil pastels and compasses and the design concepts of shape and balance in a composition as well as providing the students with a fun and creative way to explore areas of geometry and science. This lesson is especially useful for classroom teachers who are aware of how art, when integrated into the classroom curriculum, can help students with different learning styles explore a variety of subjects in a way that will help them maximize the learning experience.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 6 Visual Arts Education, Mathematics, and Science); By Karen Canfield.

Becoming One with Clay: Pinch Pots: This lesson will provide students with an initial, successful experience with clay. They will begin with a small, palm-size piece of soft clay, mold it into a ball, and then create a small rounded pot.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Visual Arts Education); By Renee Miller.

Expressive Papier-Mâché Masks: Students will be creating an original papier-mâché mask that expresses an emotion. In doing this, they will be expanding upon their knowledge of representing the human face while further developing technical skills in papier-mâché sculpture and acrylic painting.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Visual Arts Education); By Kerri Fuller.

Flower Stepping Stones: This lesson plan is intended to encourage learners to integrate the visual arts with science and appreciate nature.
Students will create a round or square stepping stone using colored glass pieces with a mortar and sand mixture.
The students will have the opportunity to watch the stepping stones attract various types of small animals like birds and butterflies. As a result, students can observe, study, and draw these animals.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Visual Arts Education); By Pilar Pedersen.

Greek mythology: Cultures and art: Students improve their ability to analyze, reorganize, critique, and create by creating and painting mythological characters. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts