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Middle School Art Projects
Help your middle school students explore new artistic techniques and concepts with projects designed for their level. This collection includes perspective drawing, thematic explorations, and introduction to different art mediums. By integrating these projects into your teaching, you can enhance creativity and artistic confidence.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Jackson Pollock
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few 20th-century artists have inspired more awe than Jackson Pollock. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the inspired abstract expressionist artist with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Jackson Pollock fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Jackson Pollock essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Jackson Pollock biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Jackson Pollock notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Outlining, Notetaking, Jackson Pollock
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Vincent Van Gogh
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Research, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Vincent Van Gogh Research Project This art history resource provides secondary students the opportunity to research and learn about Vincent Van Gogh's life and work. Students will gather facts and sources on Van Gogh's biography, analyze his artistic style through a drawing activity, and organize their research. Next, they will use their notes to outline and write a five-paragraph essay on Van Gogh. The step-by-step materials make assigning and assessing this project simple. There is a research planner to guide the fact-finding process. Then a worksheet scaffolds essay planning. Finally, an essay rubric aligned to Common Core ELA standards aids assessment . Students will also peer review essays using a provided checklist. Use the full six pages for a complete lesson or just portions to supplement an existing unit on Post-Impressionism. The resource includes color and black-and-white versions of student handouts. Editable files let you customize project requirements and rubric grade values as needed through Google Sheets. Best for grades 8-11, this engaging Vincent Van Gogh research project develops critical thinking skills as students synthesize information from multiple sources when writing. It also allows creativity during the biography sketching activity. Implement individually or collaboratively in class or as homework.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Research, Notetaking, Essay, Rubric, Outlining, Vincent Van Gogh
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Michelangelo
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few artists have inspired more people than Michelangelo, the painter of the Sistine Chapel and sculptor of David. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the renowned Renaissance figure with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Michelangelo fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Michelangeloi essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Michelangelo biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Michelangelo notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Michelangelo
Picasso Portraits
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Projects
Picasso Portraits: Exploring Cubist Art An in-depth art lesson and presentation suitable for students from grades 5 to 8. This resource allows pupils to delve into the vivid universe of Picasso's complex works and experiment with crafting expressive portraits similar to the Cubist style. A Comprehensive Teaching Aid The crux of this educational tool is its PowerPoint presentation. Devised by experienced educators, this visually engaging and provoking resource simplifies complex subjects like Cubism, ensuring an impactful learning experience. Inclusive Learning Approach Picasso Portraits incorporates a thorough approach that promotes a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter: - Detailed teaching strategies provide solid guidance. - Set learning goals guide students towards success criteria steadily yet surely. Innovative Additions For An Engaging Learning Experience The resource also includes listings for essential media or supplies needed, preventing any unexpected hurdles in your artistic journey through Picasso's cubist world. Critical thinking is challenged by carefully composed questions that complement the teaching process, thus nourishing young minds holistically. A bonus space is available showcasing a printable 1-page Picasso Dice game worksheet (PDF format). As part of group assignments or shared homework tasks, it fosters teamwork among peers while reinforcing learned concepts. In summary: "Picasso Portraits creates an exhilarating dive into renowned artwork enriched with entertaining activities suitable for full class learning, small group projects – even challenging yet enlightening homework assignments."
Author The Art Ninja
Tags Art Education, Picasso, Cubism, Portraits, Teaching Aids
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Andy Warhol
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Andy Warhol Dive into the world of renowned pop artist Andy Warhol with this engaging research and writing activity . Students will conduct research to learn about Warhol's life and work, gathering facts and citing quality sources using the provided note-taking worksheet. Next, they will use their research to draft a five-paragraph essay, following step-by-step outlines and tips. Finally, students can do peer reviews before submitting their final drafts. This carefully scaffolded resource can be implemented as a complete multi-day research lesson or adapted for shorter research activities. The color and black-and-white worksheets, peer review checklist, and CC-aligned rubric make assigning and assessing student work simple. Recommended for secondary ELA, art, and humanities classrooms, this resource provides flexibility to teach the research process across grades 7-11.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Andy Warhol
One-Point Perspective Pumpkin Farms
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Projects
One-Point Perspective Pumpkin Farms: For Grades 3 to 6 One-Point Perspective Pumpkin Farms is an entertaining and engaging fall-themed art project ideal for students in grades 3 to 6. It serves as an unparalleled platform for students to delve into understanding perspective, thus enhancing their artistic and creative skills through the creation of their very own lifelike 3D pumpkin farms. The primary emphasis of this resource is not only on honing individual artistic abilities but also on fostering critical thinking capacity through immersive educational tie-ins. This teaching resource provides comprehensive instructions that are easy for young learners from third grade through sixth grade to follow. Incorporating One-Point Perspective Pumpkin Farms Into Your Curriculum Incorporating this project into your curriculum fosters self-expression amongst your students whilst maintaining a foundation in fine arts education principles. Whether you're homeschooling or operating in a traditional school environment, this project offers versatility with options for its application such as whole group activities within the classroom or small group discussions during breakout sessions. This fascinating art lesson can also be assigned as homework that kids will approach with enthusiasm! The resource includes PowerPoint presentation which outlines effective strategies and clear learning goals. A well-defined success criteria assist in developing student's expectations while fostering creativity within limits. All necessary supplies are correctly identified thanks to detailed material lists fashioned keeping pedagogy at its core. Carefully prepared guiding questions stimulate critical thought while integrate seamlessly into an existing curriculum adding depth-of-knowledge (DoK) levels exposure. Diverse Learner-Friendly Option For The Fall Season! Mindful care has been taken to cater to diverse learners, making One-Point Perspective Pumpkin Farms a fitting addition to your toolkit of instructional resources throughout the Fall season.
Author The Art Ninja
Tags Perspective, Art Project, Fall Theme, Creativity, Critical Thinking
3D Monochromatic Cubes
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
3D Monochromatic Cubes Your students will have fun with this art project and presentation that teaches student how to draw a three-dimensional cube and paint a monochromatic color scheme. Concepts in this presentation include: Drawing in three dimensions, value, monochromatic color, tints, shades, color mixing. Detailed step-by-step instructions to guide your students. I teach this lesson to 5th graders and they LOVE it!
Author The Art Ninja
Tags Painting, Value, Shades, Monochromatic, Three Dimensional, Monochromatic Tints And Shades, Cubes Coloring Pages, Cube Art Projects
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John Coltrane
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Research, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John Coltrane Guide students to research saxophone legend John Coltrane with this complete 5-paragraph essay project. Students first gather facts and sources on a worksheet, learning background on Coltrane's life and music. Next, they use an outline to draft their essay, detailing Coltrane's early life, musical career, legacy, and why he was so influential. Peer review and revision steps teach the writing process. Finally, students submit their work for a grade based on the included rubric. Use the full project for an in-depth lesson or just the research worksheet for a shorter activity. This resource works well for grades 8-11 language arts or music appreciation classes. The scaffolded materials make research and essay writing approachable for students while aligning to ELA writing standards.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Leonardo da Vinci
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few artists have inspired more people throughout history than Leonardo da Vinci. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the renowned Renaissance figure with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Leonardo da Vinci fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Leonardo da Vinci essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Leonardo da Vinci biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Leonardo da Vinci notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining, Leonardo Da Vinci
Ancient Rome Art Project
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 5, 6, 7, Activities, Projects
This resource is an Ancient Rome Art Project . There are 3 different mosaics that students can create: - Roman flower - Roman ship - Roman mosaic You will receive a lesson plan that tells you materials you need, how to prep this activity and more.
Author Glimmercat Education
Tags Art Project, Ancient Rome, Mosaics, Crafts, Art History
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Johann Sebastian Bach
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: World, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Johann Sebastian Bach, the composer of "Toccata and Fugue in D minor," is perhaps the most important musician of the late Baroque period. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the German musical legend with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Johann Sebastian Bach fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Johann Sebastian Bach essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Johann Sebastian Bach biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Johann Sebastian Bach notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Duke Ellington
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Duke Ellington Discover the story of jazz legend Duke Ellington! This 6-page resource guides students through researching Ellington's life and legacy. First, students gather facts and sources on a biography worksheet. Next, they use an outline to craft a 5-paragraph essay on Ellington, his music, and impact on American culture. Extras include tips for research writing, a peer review checklist, and a rubric tied to Common Core ELA standards. Use the full package for a complete lesson or assign individual components as research activities. Best for grades 8-11. Modify the rubric as needed with the editable Google Sheet version. This straightforward lesson makes complex research writing approachable for secondary students!
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
City Collages (Jacob Lawrence)
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Projects
Here is art project and presentation about the work of Jacob Lawrence. Students will learn how to create a collage of a busy city using geometric shapes, the layering process and oil pastels. This lesson includes a detailed 25-slide PowerPoint presentation packed with information about Jacob Lawrence and his paintings of Harlem, includes questions to ask your class to promote critical thinking, tips and recommendations for teachers in the slide notes, and visuals with step-by-step instructions that will allow you to confidently lead your class through every part of this project. Everything you need to confidently lead students through a class discussion and successfully complete the project is right here! Recommended grade level: 1st-6th Length of lesson: Three 50-minute sessions Media/Materials required: Pencil Construction Paper Scissors Glue Stick Oil Pastels
Author The Art Ninja
Tags Collage, Black History Month, African American, Shape, City, Jacob Lawrence Collage
Pop Art Shoes
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Pop Art Shoes (Andy Warhol) Art project and presentation of one of my most popular lessons. I teach this lesson to my 4th graders and they enjoy learning about Andy Warhol and they absolutely LOVE getting to draw their own shoe! I would recommend this exciting art project for grades 4th and up. Students will learn how to draw using a reference and how to use a variety of color schemes. I'm here to make your life easier with ready-made, visually engaging and thought provoking art project presentations. This PowerPoint presentation includes everything you need to teach this lesson. Media/Tools required: Pencil Paper Crayons or colored pencils Glue
Author The Art Ninja
Tags Pop Art, Andy Warhol, Color Schemes, U.s. History, American Art, Shoe Art Products, Andy Warhol Lesson Plan, Pop Art Shoes, Pop Art Project
"Chasing Vermeer" S.T.E.A.M. Activity Packet
Creative Arts, Art, ELA, Art History, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Projects
Influenced by the novel Chasing Vermeer, the S.T.E.A.M.-based activities included in this product focus on the content areas of math and art. Students will investigate Vermeer’s paintings, learn about pentominoes, complete a pentomino challenge, engage in an artist study, and mimic their style of art. Finally, students will integrate art and math using what they learned about pentominoes in combination with their knowledge regarding Vermeer’s artistic style to create a pixel art masterpiece. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ Math Crack Calder’s Code: Uncover Calder’s code by studying the art and patterns in the odd numbered chapters of Chasing Vermeer. (Includes Answer Key) What Are Pentominoes?: An explanation of what pentominoes are, a guided pentomino challenge, pentominoes that can be cut out, on cardstock, and used as manipulatives. Art Investigating Vermeer’s Artwork: Using Vermeer’s art, students will analyze, compare and contrast, and use art to inspire poetry. Artist Study, Henri Matisse: Students will watch a video introducing the artist and his artistic style. Picture books are suggested for a read aloud to get to know more about the artist and their work. For the activity component, students will create a Matisse-inspired paper collage to represent an idea from the novel, Chasing Vermeer. Math & Art Combined Pixel Paintings: Students will synthesize what they have learned about Vermeer, his artistic style, and artwork in combination with their knowledge about pentominoes, to create a pixelated replica of one of Vermeer's famous paintings.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Math, Art, Book Companion, Cross Curricular, Comprehension, Art Project, STEAM, STEM, Novel Study, Chasing Vermeer, Chasing Vermere, Chasing Veermeer, Chasing Vermeer Book Online Free
Then and Now History Drawing Project and Writing Activity
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Art History, Middle School, Elementary, High School, Homeschool Resources, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Projects, Activities, Writing Prompts
Then and Now History Drawing Project and Writing Activity | Integrate Art History This is a creative art activity project to get students thinking outside the box about history and art. Students will read recreate famous art work into their own style. They are then asked to write about each activity. Great for early finishers, morning time, or a quick reprieve from current lessons. Expand on this lesson by having your learners research the history of each artist and share their findings. This will make a great for a quick presentation to help with public speaking. I suggest using this with later elementary grades and middle school Included in this download: 3 Project Pages 1 Intro Page For Personal and Educational Use Only. Artists and famous art piece to learn: Michelangelo's Mona List Frida Khalo's Self-Portrait Van Gogh's Self-Portrait If you like this drawing resource check out more creative art activities: Imagination Workout Set 1 Drawing Prompts All About Me Artist Set Creative Valentine's Day Creative Activities Quick Doodle Monthly Word Drawing Prompts Keyhole Drawing Prompts Copy (Echo) Art Drawing Prompts Roll and Draw Your Name or Favorite Word Choose and Draw Wacky Turkey Activities Thank you for supporting Doodle Thinks and downloading this resource! Have fun drawing!
Author Doodle Thinks
Rating
Tags Drawing, Art History, Drawing Prompts, Art Education, Art Integration
Viking Dragonship Paintings
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Projects
Viking Dragonship Paintings Teaching Resource Viking Dragonship Paintings is an engaging teaching resource designed to catalyze creativity and foster a love for history among 3rd to 6th-grade students. This comprehensive art project enhances artistic skills while deepening historical understanding, transporting students back to the era of Vikings. Designed For Ease-Of-Teaching The resource offers step-by-step guidance on creating complex forms like Viking dragonships from simple shapes. Important painting techniques such as wet-on-dry and wet-on-wet are emphasized, along with an innovative technique of modifying paint texture using salt! The project can be incorporated into group activities or assigned as individual projects. Included Content - PowerPoint Presentation! The robust content in the form of a PowerPoint presentation stimulates informative discussions about Vikings and their famed Dragonships while providing tips on various painting techniques. The presentation includes: 29 slides: rich with teaching strategies, learning goals, and questioning tactics meant to stimulate critical thinking. Success Criteria: clearly defined to measure learning effectiveness at the end of the module. List Of Necessary Supplies Provided We offer a list detailing all necessary supplies like pencil paper, sharpies watercolors paintbrushes watercolor paper along with an optional element – salt (to create different paint textures). This unique blend of art and history makes lessons visually stimulating and intellectually provocative which promotes enriched development among today's learners. Use this resource effectively — ignite young minds' immersion into times hundreds of years past all while nurturing their artistic potential in your classroom or homeschool setting.
Author The Art Ninja
Tags Viking, Dragonships, Art Techniques, History, Creativity
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Beethoven
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: World, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Ludwig van Beethoven Research Project This 6-page resource guides students through researching and writing an informative essay on Ludwig van Beethoven's life and achievements. Students begin by gathering facts and citing sources on a structured 2-page worksheet. An outlining tool then scaffolds drafting a 5-paragraph essay that summarizes their research. Finally, a rubric tied to Common Core ELA standards aids assessment. Use the full lesson or assign individual components like the research worksheet for a customizable sub plan. Applicable for grades 8-11, this project develops skills in research, note-taking, outlining, writing, citing sources, and peer review. Subjects covered include music history and composition while meeting ELA informational writing standards. Modify the included Google Sheet rubric or use the provided print-ready PDF.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining
DIY Music Podcast
Creative Arts, Art, Music, Grade 6, 7, 8, Activities, Projects
If you are a music teacher who is searching for some fun activities to incorporate with your students, I have just the resource for you. This is a DIY Music Podcast that your students will love! Students will get to collaborate and get creative in new ways. This is great for middle school students but could work for younger or older students. The objective of this activity is for students to work together to develop their own music podcast. The components of the podcast will include: -- An introduction -- A middle -- A conclusion -- Other After listening to a variety of podcasts together, the entire class can brainstorm ideas for what they think could be included on each of the components listed above. A slide is included for you to provide due dates to your students. A success criteria slide is also included. This is great to go over before students dive into the project. I hope you enjoy! Take A Look at My Best Sellers: The Element of Line Presentation Healthy Eating Culminating Task: Expectations vs. Reality Positive Self-Affirmations Lesson Pottery Art Lesson Ratio Monster Puzzle Data Management Unit Task You can find more resources at my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/resource-garden
Author Resource Garden
Tags Music Podcast, Podcast Scripts, Songs, Music Class, Music Project, Creative Writing, Small Group Projects
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: George Gershwin
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
George Gershwin Biography Research Project The famous American composer George Gershwin left behind a rich musical legacy still beloved today. With this engaging 6-page resource, students will conduct research on Gershwin's influential life and career before crafting an informative essay. The step-by-step materials scaffold the research and writing process for learners. First, a biography worksheet guides information gathering, including quality source citation. Next, an outline organizes facts into essay structure. Finally, the assignment sheet presents essay requirements, writing tips, peer review, and a rubric tied to Common Core standards. Differentiation is built-in since educators can assign this as an entire lesson or use components to supplement instruction. Applicable for grades 8-12, particularly music and social studies classes. This versatile resource develops research abilities and informs students about a key figure in 20th century American music.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Instagram Color Theory Art Project
Creative Arts, Art, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities, Projects
This is an Instagram Color Theory Art Project . For this project students will pick a color scheme that is reviewed in class to create an instagram feed reflecting their chosen color scheme. Pictures for the project will be cut out from magazines provided in class. Color schemes to explore will include analogous, monochromatic, warm, cool, complimentary, secondary, primary, triadic.
Author Designs By Um
Tags Art Project, Color Theory, Back To School, Instagram
Op Art Paper Cubes
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
I teach this lesson to my 5th graders and they love learning how to create these optical illusions! The 3D paper cubes are really fun to design and to display! I'm here to make your life easier with ready-made, visually engaging and thought provoking art project presentations.
Author The Art Ninja
Tags Op Art, Optical Illusion, Three Dimensional, 3d, Form, Op Art Cube, Op Art Examples Easy, Simple Op Art, Making Paper Cubes
TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for 3 different whistles
Creative Arts, Art, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for 3 different whistles. Students only need to know the bare basics to complete this. I tested this with a fifth-grade class and most could complete it with no help. Designed to print with no supports for easy printing. PDF file with TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for 3 different whistles with 32 pages. I have used this instructions with students as young as 5th grade and as high as 12th grade. The 5th graders needed some help and guidance but middle schoolers and high school students usually did not need any help at all. 5th and 6th grade classes took about 2 hours to finish the project. Middle schoolers took about 1 hour, and high school students took about 30-40 minutes to finish. The referee whistle works like a regular whistle. The slide whistle works and make different sounds be sliding the insert back and forth to make different pitches. The train whistle works by having different lengths of hollowed out tubes which generate different pitches. Very detailed instructions. Students are expected to be familiar with TinkerCAD, and know the basics. There is a TinkerCAD tool guide within the instructions to aid in learning TinkerCAD. See other products related to this: https://teachsimple.com/product/tinkercad-step-by-step-instructions-for-among-us-character
Author MontyWorks
Tags TinkerCAD, 3D Printing
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Henri Matisse
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
There are few artists more skilled at the use of color than Henri Matisse. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the renowned French visual artist with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Henri Matisse fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Henri Matisse essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Henri Matisse biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Henri Matisse notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Henri Matisse