To draw a contour of an insect and fill the space with multiple detailed patterns; science tie-in

Markers on paper

CREATING: 1,2,3 RESPONDING: 1,3 CONNECTING: 1, 2

To draw organic lines and concentric circles; Hundertwasser study

Watercolor resist

CREATING: 1,2,3 PRESENTING: 3 RESPONDING: 1,2, 3 CONNECTING: 2

To use geometric shapes to create abstract art; Alexander Calder & literature tie-in

Crayons or markers & watercolor

CREATING: 1,2,3 PRESENTING: 3 RESPONDING:1,2,3 CONNECTING: 2

To make painted paper and use different shapes to make a bird; literature tie-in

Painted paper collage

CREATING: 1,2,3 RESPONDING:1,2,3 CONNECTING: 2

• LINE and SHAPE, CAN TRACE/DRAW circles and petals FLOWER COLLAGE.

• COLOR WHEEL, PRIMARY colors and SECONDARY COLORS.

• WARM and COOL COLORS, TERTIARY COLORS 

To mix colors to make tints and paint 4 radial designs; literature tie- in

Liquid tempera on paper

CREATING: 1,2,3 RESPONDING: 2,3

To make blue dog the focal point using color; literature tie-in & George Rodrigue study

Chalk pastels

CREATING: 1,2,3 PRESENTING: 3 RESPONDING:1,2,3 CONNECTING: 2

To paint a bright still life with a simple background color; Clementine Hunter study

Liquid tempera on paper

CREATING: 1,2,3 PRESENTING: 3 RESPONDING: 1,2,3 CONNECTING: 2

To use concentric circles & repeating lines for moving waves; literature tie-in

Mixed media collage & painted paper

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To paint curvy & wavy lines to create movement; literature tie-in

Liquid tempera & collage

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To draw a simple cat and mix colors to paint varying shades of gray; Laurel Burch study

Mixed media collage

CREATING: 1,2,3 RESPONDING: 1,3

To draw simple flowers and use double-loading to create tints; Impressionism study

Liquid tempera

CREATING: 1,2,3 RESPONDING: 1,2,3 CONNECTING: 1,2

To use felt and other textures to create a fish; literature tie-in

Felt collage

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To make a composition by printing leaves and sponge painting; science tie-in

Printing with leaves, sponges & liquid tempera

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To make a symmetrical shirt and create an emotion; literature tie-in

Mixed media collage

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To create symmetrical paper lanterns & a balanced kimono; literature tie-in & Japanese culture

Paper collage & line drawing

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To make a clay sun from a slab and use slip to attach pieces of clay together; Mexican culture

White low fire clay or air dry clay

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To draw a panda bear & make areas appear 3D by blending chalk pastels ; literature tie-in

Chalk pastels

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To make a city collage that shows space by overlapping; Faith Ringgold study

Mixed media collage

CREATING: 1,2,3 PRESENTING: 3 RESPONDING: 2,3 CONNECTING: 2

To create a sailboat scene where the boats appear here, near & far

Watercolor

CREATING: 1,2,3 PRESENTING: 3 RESPONDING: 1,2,3 CONNECTING: 1

To draw a self-portrait without templates; literature tie-in

Oil pastels

CREATING: 1,2,3 RESPONDING: 2,3 CONNECTING: 1

To create a colorful fish using different colors, lines & shapes in patterns; literature tie-in

Paper Collage

CREATING: 1,2,3 RESPONDING: 1,3 CONNECTING: 2

To draw & paint a flower garden with a variety of shapes and lines filling the space of the paper

Watercolor resist

CREATING: 1,3 PRESENTING: 3 RESPONDING: 1,2,3 CONNECTING: 2