Twenty-fifth Assignment for 2nd & 3rd Grade

Symmetrical Rugs

Objective: Students will use construction paper to create their own symmetrical rugs like those woven by the Navajo.

Materials: examples of Navajo Rugs, pencils, construction paper, glue

Procedure: We will look at and discuss different Navajo Rugs, what their significance and importance is/are. I will draw /cut/glue designs and patterns using simple shapes and simple lines. The students can copy or create their own. The rugs must show an understanding of symmetry.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanshipB=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards:

VA.2.C.2.1Use appropriate decision-making skills to meet intended artistic objectives.

VA.2.C.2.2Identify skillful techniques used in works by peers and others.

VA.2.C.2.3Use suggestions from others to modify the structural elements of art.

VA.2.C.3.1Use accurate art vocabulary to identify connections among visual art and other contexts.

VA.2.F.2.1Identify work created by artists and designers.

VA.2.F.3.3Use time effectively while focused on art production to show early development of 21st-century skills.

VA.2.H.1.1Identify examples in which artists have created works based on cultural and life experiences.

VA.2.H.2.1Identify differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.2.H.2.2Identify objects from everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.

VA.2.H.3.1Describe connections made between creating with art ideas and creating with information from other content areas.

VA.2.O.1.1Employ structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in personal work to develop awareness of the creative process.

VA.2.O.3.1Create personally meaningful works of art to document and explain ideas about local and global communities.

VA.2.S.1.1Experiment with tools and techniques as part of art-making processes.

VA.2.S.1.2Use diverse resources to inspire expression of personal ideas and experiences in works of art.

VA.2.S.1.3Explore art from different time periods and cultures as sources for inspiration.

VA.2.S.2.1Develop artistic skills through repeated experiences with art media, techniques, processes, and tools.

VA.2.S.2.2Follow sequential procedures focused on art production.

VA.2.S.3.1Manipulate art materials and refine techniques to create two- and/or three-dimensional personal works.

VA.2.S.3.2Demonstrate growth in craftsmanship through purposeful practice.

VA.2.S.3.3Follow directions for safety procedures and explain their importance in the art room.

VA.3.C.1.2Reflect on and interpret works of art, using observation skills, prior knowledge, and experience.

VA.3.C.2.1Assess personal artworks for completeness and success in meeting intended objectives.

VA.3.C.3.1Critique one’s own and others’ artworks, and identify the use of structural elements of art and organizational principles of design.

VA.3.C.3.2Describe the connections between visual art and other contexts through observation and art criticism.

VA.3.C.3.3Explain the similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.

VA.3.F.2.1Identify places where artists or designers have made an impact on the community.

VA.3.F.3.3Demonstrate the skills needed to complete artwork in a timely manner, demonstrating perseverance and development of 21st-century skills.

VA.3.H.1.1Describe cultural similarities and differences in works of art.

VA.3.H.1.3Identify and be respectful of ideas important to individuals, groups, or cultures that are reflected in their artworks.

VA.3.H.2.1Compare differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.3.H.3.1Discuss how knowledge gained in the visual art classroom can serve as prior knowledge in other classrooms.

VA.3.O.1.1Demonstrate how the organizational principles of design are used to arrange the structural elements of art in personal work.

VA.3.O.3.1Use symbols, visual language, and/or written language to document self or others.

VA.3.S.1.1Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks.

VA.3.S.1.2Use diverse resources to inspire artistic expression and achieve varied results.

VA.3.S.1.3Incorporate ideas from art exemplars for specified time periods and cultures.

VA.3.S.1.4Choose accurate art vocabulary to describe works of art and art processes.

VA.3.S.2.1Integrate the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design with sequential procedures and techniques to achieve and artistic goal.

VA.3.S.2.2Follow procedures, focusing on the art-making process.

VA.3.S.3.1Use materials, tools, and processes to achieve an intended result in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

VA.3.S.3.2Develop craftsmanship skills through repeated practice.

VA.3.S.3.3Work within safety guidelines while using tools, media, techniques, and processes.

Twenty-fifth Assignment for Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Anansi the Spider  

Objective: Students will make stand-up Anansi the Spider.

Materials: paper, scissors, glue, crayons

Procedure: After reading “Anasi the Spider” students will follow step-by-step directions on how  to build their stand-up spider.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanshipB=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards:

VA.K.C.2.2Identify media used by self or peers.

VA.K.F.1.1Experiment with art media for personal satisfaction and perceptual awareness.

VA.K.F.1.2Identify real and imaginary subject matter in works of art.

VA.K.H.1.2Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.

VA.K.H.2.1Compare selected artworks from various cultures to find differences and similarities.

VA.K.O.1.1Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.

VA.K.O.2.1Generate ideas and images for artworks based on memory, imagination, and experiences.

VA.K.S.1.1Explore art processes and media to produce artworks.

VA.K.S.1.2Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas.

VA.K.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.

VA.K.S.3.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.

VA.K.S.3.2Practice skills to develop craftsmanship

VA.K.S.3.3Handle art tools and media safely in the art room.

VA.K.S.3.4Identify artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

VA.1.H.1.1Discuss how different works of art communicate information about a particular culture.

VA.1.H.2.1Compare artworks from different cultures, created over time, to identify differences in style and media.

VA.1.S.1.1Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.

VA.1.C.2.1Describe visual imagery used to complete artwork.

VA.1.C.3.2Distinguish between artwork, utilitarian objects, and objects from nature.

VA.1.F.1.2Identify how classmates solve artistic problems.

VA.1.F.3.2Follow directions for completing classroom tasks in a specified timeframe to show early development of 21st-century skills.

VA.1.O.1.1Identify and use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to support artistic development.

VA.1.O.2.1Create imagery and symbols to express thoughts and feelings.

VA.1.O.3.1Use personal symbols in artwork to document surroundings and community.

VA.1.S.2.1Practice correct use of tools with various art media, techniques, and processes.

VA.1.S.3.1Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and/or three-dimensional media.

VA.1.S.3.2Discuss the qualities of good craftsmanship.

VA.1.S.3.3Demonstrate safety procedures for using art tools and materials.

Twenty-fourth Assignment for 4th & 5th Grade

In the Style of Frida Kahlo (part 3)

Objective: Students will create a surrealist portrait in the style of Frida Kahlo.

Materials: pencils, colored pencils, paint,  paper, Kahlo prints,

Procedure: This is a three week project. We will spend the beginning of class discussing surrealist art and the principles of surrealism. We will discuss the life and times of Frida Kahlo and what led her to create abstract self-portraits. We will draw out our plan for our surreal self-portraits. The following week, we will color our self-portraits with colored pencils. We will add one more pass of color with water color paints on the third week.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanshipB=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards:

VA.4.C.1.1Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal works of art.

VA.4.C.1.2Describe observations and apply prior knowledge to interpret visual information and reflect on works of art.

VA.4.C.2.1Revise artworks to meet established criteria.

VA.4.C.2.2Use various resources to generate ideas for growth in personal works.

VA.4.C.3.1Use accurate art vocabulary when analyzing works of art.

VA.4.C.3.2Compare purposes for the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in artworks and utilitarian objects.

VA.4.C.3.3Use the art-making process, analysis, and discussion to identify the connections between art and other disciplines.

VA.4.F.1.1Combine art media with innovative ideas and techniques to create two- and/or three-dimensional works of art.

VA.4.F.1.2Examine and apply creative solutions to solve an artistic problem.

VA.4.F.2.1Discuss how artists and designers have made an impact on the community.

VA.4.F.3.3Work purposefully to complete personal works of art in a timely manner, demonstrating development of 21st-century skills.

VA.4.H.1.1Identify historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art.

VA.4.H.1.2Identify suitable behavior for various art venues and events.

VA.4.H.1.3Describe artworks that honor and are reflective of particular individuals, groups, events, and/or cultures.

VA.4.H.1.4Identify and practice ways of showing respect for one’s own and others’ personal works of art.

VA.4.H.2.1Explore works of art, created over time, to identify the use of the structural elements of art in an historical event or art style.

VA.4.O.1.1Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to understand the art-making process.

VA.4.O.1.2Identify the structural elements of art used to unite an artistic composition.

VA.4.O.2.1Use a variety of resources and art skills to overcome visual challenges in personal artworks.

VA.4.O.3.1Apply meaning and relevance to document self or others visually in artwork.

VA.4.S.1.1Manipulate tools and materials to achieve diverse effects in personal works of art.

VA.4.S.1.2Explore and use media, technology, and other art resources to express ideas visually.

VA.4.S.1.3Create artworks that integrate ideas from culture or history.

VA.4.S.1.4Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss works of art and the creative process.

VA.4.S.2.1Organize the structural elements of art to achieve an artistic objective.

VA.4.S.2.2Demonstrate the ability to recall art procedures and focus on art processes through to the end of production.

VA.4.S.3.1Experiment with various materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve a variety of results in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

VA.4.S.3.2Plan and produce art through ongoing practice of skills and techniques.

VA.4.S.3.3Follow procedures for using tools, media, techniques, and processes safely and responsibly.

VA.5.C.1.1Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal decision-making.

VA.5.C.1.2Use prior knowledge and observation skills to reflect on, analyze, and interpret exemplary works of art.

VA.5.C.1.3Examine and discuss exemplary works of art to distinguish which qualities may be used to evaluate personal works.

VA.5.C.2.2Analyze personal artworks to articulate the motivations and intentions in creating personal works of art.

VA.5.C.3.1Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design when engaged in art criticism.

VA.5.C.3.2Use art-criticism processes to form a hypothesis about an artist’s or designer’s intent when creating artworks

VA.5.F.1.1Examine and experiment with traditional or non-traditional uses of media to apply imaginative techniques in two- and/or three-dimensional works of art.

VA.5.F.2.3Discuss contributions that artists make to society.

VA.5.F.3.2Create artwork that shows procedural and analytical thinking to communicate ideas.

VA.5.F.3.4Follow directions and complete artwork in the timeframe allotted to show development of 21st-century skills.

VA.5.H.1.1Examine historical and cultural influences that inspire artists and their work.

VA.5.H.1.2Use suitable behavior as a member of an art audience.

VA.5.H.1.3Identify and describe the importance a selected group or culture places on specific works of art.

VA.5.H.1.4Explain the importance of artwork to show why respect is or should be given to the work of peer or specified professional artists

VA.5.H.2.1Compare works of art on the basis of style, culture, or artist across time to identify visual differences.

VA.5.O.1.1Use structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to develop content in artwork.

VA.5.O.1.2Organize the structural elements of art to achieve visual unity.

VA.5.O.1.3Explain how creative and technical ability is used to produce a work of art.

VA.5.O.2.1Analyze works of art that document people and events from a variety of places and times to synthesize ideas for creating artwork.

VA.5.O.3.1Create meaningful and unique works of art to effectively communicate and document a personal voice.

VA.5.S.1.1Use various art tools, media, and techniques to discover how different choices change the effect on the meaning of an artwork.

VA.5.S.1.2Use media, technology, and other resources to inspire personal art-making decisions.

VA.5.S.1.3Create artworks to depict personal, cultural, and/or historical themes.

VA.5.S.1.4Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate about works of art and artistic and creative processes.

VA.5.S.2.1Organize the structural elements of art to support planning, strengthen focus, and implement artistic vision.

VA.5.S.3.1Use materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve expected results in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

VA.5.S.3.2Use craftsmanship and technical ability in personal works to show refinement of skills over time.

VA.5.S.3.3Use tools, media, techniques, and processes in a safe and responsible manner.

Twenty-fourth Assignment for 2nd & 3rd Grade

Pueblos (pt. 2)

Objective: During this three week assignment students will make a three-dimensional representation of Native American pueblos.

Materials: paper, pencils, markers, colored pencils, scissors, glue, packing peanuts

Procedure: During this three week assignment students will make a three-dimensional representation of Native American pueblos. These projects will demonstrate an understanding of foreground, middle ground, and background. On week one, students will look at real-life examples of Pueblos found in the American Southwest. Students will draw windows/ladders/doors/cacti/inhabitants on their foreground/middle ground/ background papers. On week two, students will paint the sky for their backgrounds, and trace and color their drawings from the previous week. For week three, the students will cut and glue their foreground/middle ground/ background in the appropriate places using packing peanuts as spacers.Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanshipB=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards: VA.2.C.2.1Use appropriate decision-making skills to meet intended artistic objectives.

VA.2.C.2.2Identify skillful techniques used in works by peers and others.

VA.2.C.2.3Use suggestions from others to modify the structural elements of art.

VA.2.C.3.1Use accurate art vocabulary to identify connections among visual art and other contexts.

VA.2.F.2.1Identify work created by artists and designers.

VA.2.F.3.3Use time effectively while focused on art production to show early development of 21st-century skills.

VA.2.H.1.1Identify examples in which artists have created works based on cultural and life experiences.

VA.2.H.2.1Identify differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.2.H.2.2Identify objects from everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.

VA.2.H.3.1Describe connections made between creating with art ideas and creating with information from other content areas.

VA.2.O.1.1Employ structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in personal work to develop awareness of the creative process.

VA.2.O.3.1Create personally meaningful works of art to document and explain ideas about local and global communities.

VA.2.S.1.1Experiment with tools and techniques as part of art-making processes.

VA.2.S.1.2Use diverse resources to inspire expression of personal ideas and experiences in works of art.

VA.2.S.1.3Explore art from different time periods and cultures as sources for inspiration.

VA.2.S.2.1Develop artistic skills through repeated experiences with art media, techniques, processes, and tools.

VA.2.S.2.2Follow sequential procedures focused on art production.

VA.2.S.3.1Manipulate art materials and refine techniques to create two- and/or three-dimensional personal works.

VA.2.S.3.2Demonstrate growth in craftsmanship through purposeful practice.

VA.2.S.3.3Follow directions for safety procedures and explain their importance in the art room.

VA.3.C.2.1Assess personal artworks for completeness and success in meeting intended objectives.

VA.3.C.2.3Use constructive criticism to improve artwork.

VA.3.C.3.2Describe the connections between visual art and other contexts through observation and art criticism.

VA.3.F.2.1Identify places where artists or designers have made an impact on the community.

VA.3.F.3.3Demonstrate the skills needed to complete artwork in a timely manner, demonstrating perseverance and development of 21st-century skills.

VA.3.H.1.1Describe cultural similarities and differences in works of art.

VA.3.H.1.3Identify and be respectful of ideas important to individuals, groups, or cultures that are reflected in their artworks.

VA.3.H.1.4Identify ways that respect is shown to personal works of art.

VA.3.H.2.1Compare differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.3.H.3.1Discuss how knowledge gained in the visual art classroom can serve as prior knowledge in other classrooms.

VA.3.O.1.1Demonstrate how the organizational principles of design are used to arrange the structural elements of art in personal work.

VA.3.O.2.1Use creative and innovative ideas to complete personal artworks.

VA.3.O.3.1Use symbols, visual language, and/or written language to document self or others.

VA.3.S.1.1Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks.

VA.3.S.2.1Integrate the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design with sequential procedures and techniques to achieve and artistic goal.

VA.3.S.2.2Follow procedures, focusing on the art-making process.

VA.3.S.3.1Use materials, tools, and processes to achieve an intended result in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

VA.3.S.3.2Develop craftsmanship skills through repeated practice.

VA.3.S.3.3Work within safety guidelines while using tools, media, techniques, and processes.