April 2017 - Abstract Line and Shape Project

Kindergarten and 1^st Grade

Project Title: Abstract Line and Shape Project

Description:

• Color mixing was introduced using primary, colored, tempera paint and a variety of lines and shapes.  Each abstract composition was further enhanced by introducing pink, turquoise and black accents.  The lesson provided an opportunity to reinforce the basic elements of art: line, shape and color.

Vocabulary: 

• line vs shape defined
• types of shapes
• freeform vs geometric
• color mixing to get orange, green and purple.

Resources:

• White Rabbit's Color Book by Alan Baker (Kindergarten)

• Painting the Town by Denise Minnerty (Grade 1)

Materials:

• markers
• tempera paint

Examples of Student Artwork:

March 2017 - Flying Machines

Kindergarten and 1^st Grade

Project Title: Flying Machines

Description:

• K-1 students were read Leonardo and the Flying Boy by Laurence Anholt as inspiration for creating their own flying machines.  Handouts were also provided showing gears and cranks to fuel the imagination.  Students then used colored pencils to develop their flying machines.

Vocabulary: 

• Leonardo da Vinci
• flying machines
• gears
• pulleys
• levers

Resources:

• Leonardo and the Flying Boy  by Laurence Anholt 

• Extraordinary Machines by Claire de Moulor

Materials:

• white colored pencils
• black Bristol board
• colored pencils and sticks

Examples of Student Artwork: