2nd Grade
Expressions
Expressions is an interdisciplinary/language arts unit where students will explore the elements of art and gain knowledge on famous artists and their artistic styles. The second grade students will identify and practice using the elements of art and principles of design to generate artwork. The students will research and explore famous artists and how they used their gifts and talents to create their art. Finally, students will write a biography of an artist and create a self-portrait in the style of given artist. Students will integrate fine arts, social studies, math, and English to create their final projects.
We started the school year with a Team Building STEM Activity.
The Most Magnificent Thing
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires is about creating amazing things and understanding that mistakes will be made along the way. It also shows how to regulate emotions to keep persevering through challenging situations. Second graders created their "most magnificent thing" out of Legos.
We started the Expressions Unit by creating a poster for the Elements of Art.
line & Albrecht Dürer
Shape and Henri Matisse
Our GT students are learning about a French artist named Henri Matisse. He was best known for his use of color and form.
Students analyzed one of his artworks called the Sorrows of the King. They each had their own perspective on what they saw through his work.
They also had the opportunity to research and learn more about his life and why he was famous.
MORE TO COME