Seventeenth Assignment for 2nd & 3rd Grade

Trace Musical Instruments

Objective: students will draw and color multiple “sound waves” on their pictures.

Materials: musical instrument pictures, pencils, crayons

Procedure: students will draw and color multiple/concentric “sound waves” on their pictures.

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.2.3Use 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.C.3.2Compare artworks with utilitarian objects and use accurate art vocabulary to describe how they are the same and how they are different.

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.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.S.1.4Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss art.

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.3.3Explain the similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.

VA.3.F.1.1Manipulate art media and incorporate a variety of subject matter to create imaginative artwork.

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.2.2Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.

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

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.

Seventeenth Assignment for Kindergarten & 1st Grade

The Stone Cutter

Objective: Students will create an origami Samurai Helmet

Materials: paper, crayons, prints

Procedure: After reading about the life and works of Pablo Picasso (and a little Henri Matisse), students will draw a picture in the style (cubism) of Pablo Picasso.

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.

Sixteenth Assignment for 4th & 5th Grade

Illustrate Digestive/Respiratory/Nervous System

During the next five assignments, students will draw the systems of the human body, culminating in a self-portrait.

Objective: On three different pieces of tracing paper, students will draw the human digestive/ respiratory/nervous systems.

Materials: paper, pencils, permanent pens, markers, colored pencils, tracing paper

Procedure: During the next five assignments, students will draw the systems of the human body, culminating in a self-portrait. On day one, students will copy drawing the human skeleton on a piece of paper. They will trace over their drawings with permanent markers. On day two, students will draw the circulatory system with red markers on tracing paper. If there is time, we will draw the nervous system on another piece of tracing paper. On day three,  students will copy the digestive, nervous, and respiratory systems on different sheet of tracing paper. They will color these with colored pencils. On the fourth day, we will all draw the human muscles on another piece of tracing paper. We will color these with colored pencils. The last day of the assignment will see the students drawing a full body self-portrait on the “cover” of this project.

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.2.3Develop and support ideas from various resources to create unique artworks.

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

VA.4.H.3.1Discuss how analytical skills and thinking strategies are applied to both art production and problem-solving in other content areas.

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

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.3.2Plan 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.2.1Revise artwork as a necessary part of the creative process to achieve an artistic goal.

VA.5.C.3.3Critique works of art to understand the content and make connections with other content areas.

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

VA.5.H.3.1Discuss how skills learned through the analysis and art-making process are used to solve problems in non-art areas.

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

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.2.2Identify sequential procedures to engage in art production.

VA.5.S.2.3Visualize the end product to justify artistic choices of tools, techniques, and processes.

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.

Sixteenth Assignment for 2nd & 3rd Grade

Draw Musical Instruments

Objective Studying different styles of instrument, students will draw an instrument and color it in with crayons.

Materials: paper, pencils, crayons, Sharpie markers.

Procedure: After drawing examples of instruments on the board, students will copy a musical instrument on their paper. They need to color it with crayons after they trace the lines with a permanent marker.

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.2.3Use 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.C.3.2Compare artworks with utilitarian objects and use accurate art vocabulary to describe how they are the same and how they are different.

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.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.S.1.4Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss art.

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.3.3Explain the similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.

VA.3.F.1.1Manipulate art media and incorporate a variety of subject matter to create imaginative artwork.

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.2.2Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.

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

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.

Sixteenth Assignment for Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Jungle Landscape (part 2)

Objective: Students will learn about and create landscapes based on the different environments ion Africa.

Materials: construction paper, scissors, glue, colored pencils

Procedure: After reading “Ten Little Monkies” and briefly discussing the habitats and environments of Africa students will create landscapes using various media. During the Kapiti Plain unit, students will first draw their African savannah with animals below the horizon line. Trees and sun/clouds will be above the horizon line. On the second week, students will paint all the grass below the horizon line and the sky above the horizon line. During the Sahara Unit, students will draw palm trees crossing the horizon line, sand below, and pyramids and sun/clouds above. On the second week, students will paint all the sand below the horizon line and the sky above the horizon line. During week three of the assignment, students will print three camels using camel stamps. Continuing a print project, students will cover a single sheet of construction paper with leaf stamps to simulate a jungle. Students will finish their jungle landscapes by drawing a jungle animal that they will cut and paste on their jungle picture.

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.1.1Create and share personal works of art with others.

VA.K.C.2.1Describe personal choices made in the creation of artwork.

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

VA.K.H.1.1Describe art from selected cultures and places.

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.H.2.3Describe where artwork is displayed in school or other places.

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.2.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media. e.g., media-specific techniques, eye-hand coordination.

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.1.C.1.1Create and discuss works of art that convey personal interests.

VA.1.C.1.2Gather clues to help interpret and reflect on works of art.

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

VA.1.C.2.2Use various media or techniques to learn how changes affect the completed artwork.

VA.1.F.1.1Use various art media and real or imaginary choices to create artwork.

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.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.H.2.3Identify places in which artworks may be viewed by others.

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.1.1Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.

VA.1.S.1.2Use varied processes to develop artistic skills when expressing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

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

VA.1.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.

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.

VA.1.S.3.4Identify and be respectful of artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.