How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea:

We can express ourselves using different forms and mediums of art.

Key Concepts:

Form, connection, perspective

Lines of Inquiry:

  • Different forms of art (form)

  • How our feelings are connected to art (connection)

  • Different ways of expressing ourselves through art (perspective)

Planner:

How We Express Ourselves SDC 2-4 Planner

Happy/Sad Sort

The students sorted pictures of happy faces and sad faces to review the different emotions.

Happy/Sad Sort

Students sorted real photographs of happy and sad expressions.

How are you feeling today?

Students share how they are feeling each day.

Spider Art

Students were able to choose whether they wanted their spider to have a happy face (smile) or a sad face (frown).