For the Teacher

Teacher Overview

In this lesson, we are combining science and visual art. Students will be asked to explore the main layers of Earth and explore the process of printmaking. They will finally make their own prints in small groups for all four of Earth's main layers.

Assessment

Artist Reflection Written Statement

Have Students respond to the following questions in paragraph form

1. Why was printmaking a good method of demonstrating geological layers?

2. What do rock layers and printmaking have in common?

STANDARDS ASSESSED

CORE Standards Addressed

These are the standards that will be assessed at the end of the unit.

Science Standard

MS-ESS2-3.

Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions.

Visual Art Standard

VA:Cr2.3.7a

Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.

MATERIALS LIST, ESSENTIAL QUESTION, AND 21ST CENTURY SKILLS

Materials List

25-30 cardboard squares
Variety of texture materials (yarn, noodles, bubble wrap, rubber bands, foam pieces, ribbon, etc)
Glue or double sided tape
Brayer rollers
Colored ink
White printmaking paper

Essential Question

How can we determine changes that happen over time?

21st Century Skills

Critical Thinking
Productivity
Collaborating

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