This project for kindergarten combined art with science. Students learned about the texture of a leaf through the veins and the stem. This texture allowed students to make a rubbing of the leaf with the side of a crayon. Then students learned about the bark of a tree and drew a tree on top of the leaf rubbings. Students then added details of animals and objects.

During this project, students got to use leaves from outside and talk about the textures of the leaves and tree bark. Learning about the parts of a tree through texture is a way to combine art and science. This project fits standard 2D perfectly, which states "understands the relationship of knowledge within the disciplines to other content areas and to life applications."

From this project, I learned the importance of planning the order of projects. For example, this project works best in the fall because leaves are falling and have a defined texture as they dry out. It would not make sense to complete this project in the winter or the spring. Planning when projects should be taught throughout the school year can apply to other grades and projects. 

I created this slideshow for a lesson about Kazimir Malevich for my Art 380 class. This lesson will start by introducing his artwork before identifying the artist. Then it goes through the artwork that was created over time and talks about what changes occurred and why. It goes into thinking about one particular artwork and what plane Malevich painted. Then there are the sets for the project. Introducing an unfamiliar artist will teach students new theories and techniques.

Standard 2J states, "uses differing viewpoints, theories, and methods of inquiry in teaching subject matter concepts." The project explores an artist, his theories, and his artistic style. Learning about an unfamiliar viewpoint and the decisions that were made is helpful for students to learn why the art was created the way it was. Art history is a great way to include multiple perspectives, theories, and new creation methods.

Through adding art history, I learned students are interested in trying something new in art. Students learn who the artist is and what they made, but they enjoy creating like them. Students want to use unfamiliar methods of creating and materials that they do not get to experience at home. I need to ensure I include various projects with unique ways of creating to make art class engaging.