In March, fifth grade artists will create vibrant lava lamp drawings. They will focus on using value, analogous colors, and organic shapes to create depth and movement within their designs. Students will also explore different techniques to paint a textured background that enhances their composition. This project encourages thoughtful color choices and creative experimentation with texture. 

Creativity as a Process

• Using brainstorming, planning, and sketching to develop ideas

• Revising and refining artwork for stronger results

• Understanding that creativity grows through practice and persistence
  
  

Culture, Society, & Environment

• Exploring how art connects to history, culture, and social issues

• Creating artwork that reflects traditions, places, or events in the world

• Recognizing how artists respond to and shape their communities
  
  

Expressing Mood & Emotion

• Using color, line, and composition to show feelings and atmosphere

• Recognizing how artists express emotions in their work

• Creating artwork that communicates personal mood or storytelling
  
  

Art Elements & Skills

• Space: Exploring positive and negative space in design

• Perspective: Using linear perspective to show depth and distance

• Color: Creating monochromatic artworks and exploring tints and shades

• Symbolism: Using images and symbols to represent deeper ideas

• Principles of Design: Creating unity so all parts of an artwork feel connected

• Principles of Design: Exploring movement so the eye travels through an artwork