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Overview: In this inspiring art unit, 5th-grade students will dive into the captivating world of nature and explore the intricate connections between art and the environment. Through engaging activities, they will learn to observe, appreciate, and represent the beauty of the natural world while understanding the role art plays in raising awareness about environmental issues. This unit aims to foster a deep connection to nature, creativity, and a sense of responsibility as stewards of the environment.
Key Concepts:
Observational Skills: Students will develop keen observational skills, learning to closely examine natural elements, textures, patterns, and the play of light and shadow.
Environmental Awareness: Students will explore how art can be a powerful tool for raising awareness about environmental challenges and advocating for conservation.
Natural Inspiration: Students will draw inspiration from nature's forms, colors, and diversity to create their artworks, appreciating the intricate beauty of the world around them.
Activities:
Nature Sketching: Students will engage in outdoor sketching sessions, closely observing plants, insects, rocks, or other natural elements, and capturing their details through drawing.
Eco-Art Creations: Students will create artworks using recycled or natural materials, raising awareness about environmental issues while practicing creativity and resourcefulness.
Landscape Interpretations: Students will create landscape artworks, interpreting the beauty and serenity of natural scenes while exploring different artistic techniques.
Nature in Focus: Students will research and create art inspired by specific environmental topics, such as endangered species, pollution, or habitat preservation, conveying messages through their artworks.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit, students will:
Develop strong observational skills, enhancing their ability to appreciate and depict natural details.
Gain awareness of the environmental challenges our world faces and the role of art in advocating for conservation.
Cultivate a deeper connection to the natural world and recognize the importance of preserving it.
Strengthen creative thinking skills by drawing inspiration from nature.
Foster a sense of responsibility as stewards of the environment, understanding how art can contribute to positive change.
Prepare to embark on a journey of artistic exploration and environmental appreciation! Unit 3: Close to Nature: Seeing Connections will empower students to use their artistic talents to celebrate nature, inspire others, and make a positive impact on the world around them.
Lesson 1: Hokusai Prints
Day 1: Intro to HokusaiDay 2: Design practice plate and printDay 3: Design real plate and printDay 4: PrintDay 5: Print and ReflectGrade Book Standards
Art 3-5.1 Examine Artwork
Day 5: I can investigate the role of cultural objects in our everyday environment. 5.PE.3I can compare and contrast how form and style are influenced by social, environmental and political views in artworks. 5.PE.4Day 5: I can focus my attention on selected artworks to identify and question aesthetic qualities. 5.PE.5Day 5: I can apply reasoning to analyze and interpret the meaning in an artwork. 5.RE.1I can communicate how personal artistic decisions are influenced by social, environmental, and political views. 5.RE.4
Art 3-5.2 Identify and apply themes and processes
Day 3: I can integrate observational and technical skills to strengthen art making. 5.PR.1I can use digital tools to explore ideas, create and refine works of art during the art making process. 5.PR.2
Art 3-5.3 Solve Art Problems
I can select and access contemporary digital tools and media to investigate ideas and inform art making. 5.PE.6I can experiment with various ideas and visual art media to solve a problem that addresses a contemporary social issue. 5.PR.3Day 3: I can select and use the elements and principles of art to communicate understanding for a concept. 5.PR.4I can show respect when collaborating in art making. 5.PR.5
Art 3-5.4 Respond to art work
Day 5: I can understand that the context of an art object has an effect of how the object is perceived. 5.PE.1Day 5: I can identify and communicate how historical and cultural contexts influence ideas that inform artists. 5.PE.2Day 5: I can describe how personal experiences can influence artistic preferences. 5.RE.2I can explain the reasons and value of documenting and preserving works of art and art objects in some cultures. 5.RE.3
Art 3-5.5 Provide and use feedback
Day 5: I can express what was learned and the challenges that remain when assessing my artwork. 5.RE.5Day 5: I can use criteria to assess works of art individually and collaboratively. 5.RE.6
Art K-2.6: Cooperate and respect others
Art K-2.7: Participate
Art K-2.8: Listen and Follow Directions
Lesson 2: Realistic Marbles
Day 1: Paint watercolor marblesDay 2: Add shadows to give them "form".Grade Book Standards
Art 3-5.1 Examine Artwork
I can investigate the role of cultural objects in our everyday environment. 5.PE.3I can compare and contrast how form and style are influenced by social, environmental and political views in artworks. 5.PE.4I can focus my attention on selected artworks to identify and question aesthetic qualities. 5.PE.5I can apply reasoning to analyze and interpret the meaning in an artwork. 5.RE.1I can communicate how personal artistic decisions are influenced by social, environmental, and political views. 5.RE.4
Art 3-5.2 Identify and apply themes and processes
Day 1: I can integrate observational and technical skills to strengthen art making. 5.PR.1I can use digital tools to explore ideas, create and refine works of art during the art making process. 5.PR.2
Art 3-5.3 Solve Art Problems
I can select and access contemporary digital tools and media to investigate ideas and inform art making. 5.PE.6I can experiment with various ideas and visual art media to solve a problem that addresses a contemporary social issue. 5.PR.3Day 2: I can select and use the elements and principles of art to communicate understanding for a concept. 5.PR.4I can show respect when collaborating in art making. 5.PR.5
Art 3-5.4 Respond to art work
I can understand that the context of an art object has an effect of how the object is perceived. 5.PE.1I can identify and communicate how historical and cultural contexts influence ideas that inform artists. 5.PE.2I can describe how personal experiences can influence artistic preferences. 5.RE.2I can explain the reasons and value of documenting and preserving works of art and art objects in some cultures. 5.RE.3
Art 3-5.5 Provide and use feedback
I can express what was learned and the challenges that remain when assessing my artwork. 5.RE.5I can use criteria to assess works of art individually and collaboratively. 5.RE.6
Art K-2.6: Cooperate and respect others
Art K-2.7: Participate
Art K-2.8: Listen and Follow Directions
Lesson 3: Drawing From Nature
Day 1: Learning how to draw and "see"Day 2: SketchingDay 3: Adding valueGrade Book Standards
Art 3-5.1 Examine Artwork
I can investigate the role of cultural objects in our everyday environment. 5.PE.3I can compare and contrast how form and style are influenced by social, environmental and political views in artworks. 5.PE.4Day 1: I can focus my attention on selected artworks to identify and question aesthetic qualities. 5.PE.5I can apply reasoning to analyze and interpret the meaning in an artwork. 5.RE.1Day 1: I can communicate how personal artistic decisions are influenced by social, environmental, and political views. 5.RE.4
Art 3-5.2 Identify and apply themes and processes
Day 2: I can integrate observational and technical skills to strengthen art making. 5.PR.1I can use digital tools to explore ideas, create and refine works of art during the art making process. 5.PR.2
Art 3-5.3 Solve Art Problems
I can select and access contemporary digital tools and media to investigate ideas and inform art making. 5.PE.6I can experiment with various ideas and visual art media to solve a problem that addresses a contemporary social issue. 5.PR.3I can select and use the elements and principles of art to communicate understanding for a concept. 5.PR.4I can show respect when collaborating in art making. 5.PR.5
Art 3-5.4 Respond to art work
I can understand that the context of an art object has an effect of how the object is perceived. 5.PE.1I can identify and communicate how historical and cultural contexts influence ideas that inform artists. 5.PE.2Day 1: I can describe how personal experiences can influence artistic preferences. 5.RE.2I can explain the reasons and value of documenting and preserving works of art and art objects in some cultures. 5.RE.3
Art 3-5.5 Provide and use feedback
Day 2: I can express what was learned and the challenges that remain when assessing my artwork. 5.RE.5I can use criteria to assess works of art individually and collaboratively. 5.RE.6
Art K-2.6: Cooperate and respect others
Art K-2.7: Participate
Art K-2.8: Listen and Follow Directions
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