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

Visual Arts Education — Grade 8

Goal 1, Objective 1.01

Goal 1

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

Objective 1.01

Plan and organize for unique and original solutions.

Resources aligned to this objective

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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.
Interior design: Designing my dream room
Students will study interior design as a profession. They will integrate their study with math, writing, vocational education, and computer skills by designing their own dream bedroom.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, Computer Technology Skills, and Mathematics)
By Paula Hightower.
Tessellations with M.C. Escher
This lesson familiarizes students with tessellations, designs created by images placed against each other with no empty spaces. It also introduces the work of M. C. Escher. It can be used in conjunction with math lessons in geometry.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education)
By Judith Riddle.