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Mindfulness in Art
The goal is for students to understand that Art is not just to be seen in galleries, public spaces, and interior design. It can also be used as a tool to help them calm their mind, regulate their emotions, and express ideas and feelings visually.
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
Onomatopoeia Pop Art
This bundle of lessons begins with an introduction to Pop Art and how and why it was created. It then touches on famous artist Roy Lichtenstein and his methods for creating Pop Art. With a focus on Lichtenstein’s methods, students are given the opportunity to explore how art and literacy work together. They will learn about onomatopoeia and create their own piece of art combining their newfound literacy knowledge with the methods of Roy Lichtenstein.
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
Shading with a Pencil
This lesson will take students through a few introductory lessons on how to shade with and control a pencil/pencil crayon, as well as an introduction to the concepts of form, shape, contrast, and contour line.
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
Build a Birdhouse
This unit introduces students to concepts related to using basic and specialty hand tools, portable cordless power tools and stationary power tools.
- Grade 8