Monochromatic Classroom Objects

Monochromatic Classroom Objects

4th Grade

This lesson allows the class to continue working with color and experiment with it to learn/review  the concept of value and what causes colors lighter or darker (Shades - adding black to a color; Tints - adding white to a color).

Step 1.  I created a powerpoint that views the different color groups and introduces the concept of value, shades, and tints at the end.

Step 2.  Demonstrate steps 3 and 4 to the entire class before allowing students to go off and work.

Step 3.  Pass out paper and pencils. Next, pick 4-5 objects from around the room.  Draw the 4 different objects on paper (the objects don't necessarily need to be as detailed with all the printed wordings or anything).

Step 4.  Draw random lines over the objects (I told my students they needed to draw 6-10 lines in various directions).  These lines should create geometric-shaped spaces on the paper.

Step 5.  Pick a color for the project, and grab chosen color plus black and white paint.  Use that color and black and white to create the different tints (color + white) and shades (color + black). Note: The each geometric-shaped section on the paper needs to use different tints and shades from the adjacent sections.  For example, if my background in one section is incredibly dark, the background of the other sections adjacent to it should not be the same color.  They need to be lighter or darker.

View my lesson plan with link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wTaEoGrnE2ME9WaHRRQjlqamc/view?usp=sharing

Crazy Sock Patterns

Crazy Sock Patterns

4th Grade

The idea for this art lesson came from Pinterest. Introduces/reviews the idea of lines (and pattern).

Step 1.  Pass out a worksheet to introduce/review different types of lines. Straight, curved, wavy, zig-zag, bumpy, horizontal, vertical, spiral/swirled, etc. I have the students first work on it individually for a couple of minutes, and then we go over it as a class (small groups would work if you were able to easily facilitate and rotate around the room making sure each group was on the right track). This time would also be good to review pattern (repeating order of an element).

Step 2.  Google "How to draw a shoe?" video and pick the one that will suit your students best.  -or- You could hand out a step-by-step sheet.  I like the video because it quickly shows steps before the students actually start on the project.

Step 3.  Hand out paper (I used a 9" x 12" paper) and pencils.

Step 4.  On the board, illustrate each step of the process, giving the students time to complete each step before moving on.

Step 5.  Using the various types of lines, create a fun, original sock pattern in pencil.

Step 6.  Color in project with markers.

Step 7.  Cut out shoe and sock.

Step 8.  Paste on colored sheet of construction paper.

Step 9.  Cut out around the sock and shoe giving it a bit of a colored border around the whole thing.

Email me/comment below for a full lesson plan (including standards, list of supplies, assessment, etc.).

Animal Space

Animal Space

1st Grade

The idea for this art lesson came from Art Room 104.  I saw a few of her examples on Pinterest and re-pinned it. Her blog has some really cute and creative ideas!  The lesson covers the concepts of space and shape. Background = Place wherever animal is; Middle ground = Animal; Foreground = Leaves

Step 1.  Discuss and review geometric shapes.  I usually draw examples of the shapes as the students say them.  It can help students during their work time if they get stuck and can't think of different shapes to draw.

Step 2.  Discuss space.  What is space? (Area or distance; includes background, middle ground, and foreground). I use "ABCs of Art" by M.C. Gillis.  Their website has some good examples of the art elements you can print off to show your students what you're talking about. Looking at example, what is the main object? (Pig)  What the background/where is the animal? (A farm)  What do we see at the very front?  What covers up part of the background (can also cover up animal if the leaves or animal are large enough)? (The leaves).  

Step 3.  Draw animal.  I had my students pick out one geometric shape to use to create their entire animal.

Step 4.  Draw background.

Step 5.  Get watercolor palette, a cup of water, and a paintbrush.

Step 6.  Paint in the picture.  (Allow dry time)

Step 7.  Have the students go back over lines with a black fine-point marker or pen.

Step 8.  Using green construction paper, and cut out triangles.

Step 9.  Glue triangles to the edge of paper to create the leaf border.

Step 10.  With a pencil, pen, crayon, or marker, add line details to the triangle to make them look more like leaves.

View my lesson plan with link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4wTaEoGrnE2MkJvQmlNZW12Q1E/view?usp=sharing