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Art & Geometry - Words & Pictures
Students draw a still life portraying three different 3-dimensional forms, create a 3-dimensional shape and decorate it with various geometric shapes, and read a book and interpret a segment of the story in a painting. |
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5 |
| Content Area |
Math |
| Key Benchmark |
MA 5.5.1 Describe the properties that define classifications of 3-dimensional shapes |
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| Art Form |
Visual Arts |
| Art Benchmark |
FA.5.1.2 Analyze the element of space and how it is develped in works of art |
| School Year |
2010-2011 |
| Artist |
Anita Broennimann |
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Lesson Plans
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Drawing Three-Dimensional Geometric Shapes
On a piece of 15x22 drawing paper students draw three different 3-dimensional geometrical shapes of their choice and apply illusions of volume and awareness of light using shading techniques.
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Completion of Geometric Shapes Artwork
Students complete the 3-dimensional geometrical shapes artwork.
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Pyramid Box
Students create a pyramid box using a protractor and ruler and decorate it with various geometric shapes using colored markers.
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Words and Pictures
On a sheet of 15 x 22 watercolor paper, students draw a scene that was most memorable to them from the story they read. Students are instructed to make sure the drawing supports the selected part of the book.
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Painting Session
Students start painting their artwork, using acrylic paints.
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Complete Artwork
All students finish their paintings.
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Additional Photos for "Art & Geometry - Words & Pictures"
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Decorated pyramid boxes |
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Painting to accompany a story |
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Painting to accompany a story |
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Painting to accompany a story |
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Painting to accompany a story |
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Painting to accompany a story |
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Painting to accompany a story |