Unit 1: Colors Alive: Exploring the Magic of Color

Unit 1: Colors Alive: Exploring the Magic of Color

Overview: In this exciting unit, 2nd-grade students will dive into the vibrant world of colors. Through fun activities, they'll learn about different colors, how they can be mixed, and the emotions they can evoke in art. This unit will spark their creativity, teaching them to use colors to bring their artwork to life.

Key Concepts:

• Color Exploration: Students will discover a variety of colors and learn about their unique qualities.

• Color Mixing: Students will experiment with mixing colors to create new shades and hues.

• Emotional Impact: Students will understand how colors can express different emotions in art.

Activities:

• Color Wheel: Students will create a color wheel, learning about primary and secondary colors.

• Colorful Creations: Students will use colors to paint, draw, or craft artworks that express different feelings.

• Rainbow Adventures: Students will create rainbow-themed artworks, exploring the joy of colors in the natural world.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit, students will:

• Develop an understanding of basic color theory.

• Learn how to mix colors to create new ones.

• Use colors effectively to express emotions in their art.

• Enhance their creative skills through colorful projects.

Unit 1: Picture Stories: Images & Ideas

Second grade art students will create using their knowledge of line while adding to their knowledge using vertical and horizontal lines, diagonal lines, and how lines evoke feeling in the artist and viewer. Students will also reflect on the different organic and geometric shapes used to create pictures that tell stories.