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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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Conversation Cue Cards, Visual Supports
Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Conversation Cue Cards, Visual Supports Regardless of the setting - be it a classroom or homeschool environment - teaching social skills to children can pose a challenge. To make this process more manageable and effective, try the Conversation Cue Cards as part of your learning resources. Ideal for kindergarten through grade five students, this tool assists children in developing crucial conversational rules such as pausing for listener response and controlling impulsive speech behaviours. This teaching resource is particularly beneficial for students requiring speech therapy but also serves to support any student aiming to improve their communication skills. The Package Includes: Directions: 13 pages that include directions on how to best use these resources. Flexible Cue Cards: Sizes Available: - Large:For bulletin board visibility or assistance with visual impairment; - Medium-sized:Perfect for holding during instruction; . - Small, --> --> Desktop Strip.[2], Perfect authoring tool showing effects on all modern desktops.. Unfortunately custom images are not supported now. But you canon-going reminders[2]. .--> bDesk Strip Cue Cards:/bb An inclusive feature providing constant reminders when situated on student desks. HIGHER POINT BENEFITS COVERAGE Regardless of the setting - be it a classroom or homeschool environment - teaching social skills to children already comes with its challenges. Why not source Conversation Cue Cards from us and worry less about sourcing when you need them. In addition to these conversation prompts, you'll find comprehensive posters elucidating key terms used in communication exercises. These serve not only in training but also in reinforcing learned concepts through visualization. Applicable across diverse learning scenarios like whole class instruction, small group workshops or individual homework assignments, these valuable visual supports present a strategic way of teaching foundational conversation rules making them effective practical tools fostering improved social interaction among students. Crafted by skilled educators who understand the challenges that come with nurturing good conversationalists out of young learners, these cue cards bridge the gap between acknowledging socially appropriate behaviors and putting them into practice. To summarize, Conversation Cue Cards serve as an important catalyst promoting meaningful dialogue among peers while inspiring confidence amongst learners playing their part more effectively within conversations both inside outside educational settings.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Conversation Skills, Social Communication, Visual Supports, Communication Aids, Speech Therapy, Visual Cue Card
Free Spanish Interactive Memory Game to Practice Nombres & Articulos
ELA, Grammar, Not Grade Specific, Games, Activities
Free Spanish Interactive Memory Game to Practice Nombres & Articulos This interactive memory game helps students learn and practice Spanish names and articles (nombres y artículos). Students strengthen visual memory, short-term memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities while matching Spanish name cards. To play, students first review name cards and articles. Then they flip over cards to make matches. If cards don't match, students flip them back over and try again. When all matches are made, students can play again. Teachers can use this 15-slide PowerPoint game for whole-class practice or students can play independently. It works on computers or with a projector. Check out other Spanish games from ShapeUp-N-Matematicas y Lenguaje like hangman for math, verbs, seasons, and more. This memory game builds Spanish skills in a fun, interactive way.
Author ShapeUp-N-Matematicas y Lenguaje
Tags GAMES, SPANISH GRAMMAR NOUNS AND ARTICLES, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY, SMALL OR WHOLE GROUP, NOMBRES, ARTICULOS, NOMBRES Y ARTICULOS
READING COMPREHENSION TEXT SPA+ENG| THE SCREEM TIME
Spanish, Foreign Languages, Reading, ELA, Reading Comprehension, Adult Education, Early Learning, Elementary, High School, Homeschool Resources, Middle School, Not Grade Specific, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools
READING COMPREHENSION TEXT SPA+ENG| THE SCREEM TIME INFORMATION OF THE AUTHOR: Thank you for choosing EDITORIAL ARENAS EDUCATIVAS! Our mission is to deliver a variety of learning resources that make education enjoyable and effective for children. Don't forget to visit our store to explore products for reading, writing, math, and Spanish language skills. MAIN INFORMATION OF THIS RESOURCE: 1) What version does this document correspond to? This educational resource is designed in PDF format, which will make your download experience much simpler and easier to use. 2) Is the material designed in color or black and white? This document has been designed in color (if required) or is sometimes created in black and white to make your learning experience easier. 3) What age range is appropriate for this resource? Our publishing company is dedicated to creating resources for young children between the ages of 3 and 12, as well as for older students or anyone who needs them. 4) What keywords best describe this resource? We can tag this product with keywords such as: teaching resource, resources, materials, teaching materials, worksheets, educational worksheets, worksheets for children. 5) What instructions should I follow for proper printing? I recommend that you first download this document, then check if your printer is capable of printing, and also verify that you have the appropriate document size. SECONDARY AND COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1) What age ranges is this resource designed for? This document is designed for children in pre-kindergarten and elementary school. It is simply intended for children in elementary school, but it is also freely available to other grades who may need this document. 2) What version or edition does this material correspond to? This document is designed in PDF format so you can print and use it much more quickly. 3) What is the recommended printing method for this resource? I recommend printing this document in PDF format so you won't experience any errors when printing.
Author EDITORIAL LAURA EDUCA
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Tags FREE, FREE RESOURCES, SPANISH, SPANISH RESOURCES, TEXT, READING, READING AND COMPREHENSION, COMPREHENSION
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
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
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Tags Drawing, Art History, Drawing Prompts, Art Education, Art Integration
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: Lin Manuel Miranda
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
If you're students are in love with the music of "Hamilton" or "Moana," give them the opportunity to learn about that music's creator, Lin Manuel Miranda. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the modern music 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 Lin Manuel Miranda 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 Lin Manuel Miranda 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 Lin Manuel Miranda 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 Lin Manuel Miranda 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
Mozart Hour (Genius Hour Project)
Creative Arts, Art, Music, Research, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Projects, Activities
The Mozart Hour: An Innovative Teaching Resource The Mozart Hour is a Genius Hour-styled teaching resource primarily designed for students of 4th to 7th. It distinctively treads upon the realm of music education by emphasizing on renowned composer, Mozart. Given its interdisciplinary nature, it serves as a potential choice for educators who wish to break away from traditional teaching confines while exploring the creative domains of Art & Music subjects. Main Features: Ease-of-use and adaptability - suitable for in-person classes or remote teaching scenarios. All instructions and guidelines are given via Google Slide Deck,, facilitating easy communication with students. The package includes: A 'Shark Tank'-esque pitch presentation session, Blogs as platforms for sharing insights on their assignments, A final product presentation encapsulating their learning journey. No structured mini-lessons would be included specifically on writing blogs or creating pitches. However, this can enable self-initiated research skills in learners. Included also are resources like rubrics, success criteria hints etc., that serve beneficial in guiding your pupils' progress.Please note certain aspects such as dates and expectations may have to be modified according to your class's requirements. This educational material comes packaged conveniently as Google Slides ™ ensuring utmost ease during digital delivery. In Conclusion: Mozart Hour stands out not just due to its unique confluence of musical learning with typical pedagogy but also owing to its alignment with diverse lesson environments while promoting creativity among students.
Author Resource Garden
Tags Mozart, Music Education, Remote Teaching, Independent Research Skills, Project-based Learning
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
Mozart Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Mozart Research Organizer & Essay Assignment is a scaffolded research project for secondary students to independently investigate if Mozart was the most important composer in Western history. Students gather and organize facts about Mozart’s life using the provided biography and note-taking worksheet before outlining and drafting a five-paragraph research essay. The essay outline worksheet structures the writing process step-by-step. A peer review checklist and Common Core-aligned rubric support assessment. This resource facilitates rich learning through independent research, notetaking, outlining, essay writing, peer review, and self-assessment. It encourages high school students to analyze facts and develop informed, reasoned arguments about Mozart’s historical significance. Use the full package for an in-depth lesson or assign individual components like the biography worksheet or essay rubric as needed. Editable via Google Sheets. Includes 6 printable pages. Best for grades 8-11.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining
Class Logo Project
Creative Arts, Art, Graphic Arts, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects
As you introduce and review new topics with your art students, you may want to ensure that you have quality resources that will allow them to express their understanding of the concept. Art can be concrete and abstract simultaneously! Because of this, we want to assess mastery in the best ways we know how. We can do this when we present hands-on and engaging lessons and instruction to our students. This is aClass Logo Project. Itis an editable presentation that can be accessed through Microsoft or Google. It consists of 32 slides. The objective is for students to be able to understand the various elements of a logo and design a class logo. The presentation breakdown is as follows: Slides 2 – 4: Defining a Logo Slides 5 – 9: The History of Logos Slides 10 – 16: Students will work to find the hidden or special message in the famous logos to ensue. Slides 17 – 24: Golden Rules of Logo Design Slides 25 – 29: Logo Design Process Slide 30 – Student Assignment Slide 31 – Success Criteria Slide 32 – Rubric Student Assignment is as follows: --Create a logo for the class, using the Golden Rules (digitally or on paper) --Complete a reflection of the process and the included design elements --Submit final logo AND brainstorms/doodles/ideas along the way. there will need to be a coloured and black and white version. --When everyone is done, the class will vote on the new and official class logo. This can be used with middle and high school art students. The self-reflection form is included as an editable Word document. I hope you enjoy! Take A Look at My Best Sellers: Addition File Folder Argumentative Writing Lesson Choosing Reliable Sources Lesson Pottery Art Lesson Positive Self-Affirmations Lesson Art History Research Project You can find more resources at my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/resource-garden
Author Resource Garden
Tags Class Logo, Class Project, Graphic Arts, Art Design Project, Elements Of Design, Art Rubric, Art Project, Famous Logos
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Claude Monet
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few artists have inspired more of their contemporaries than Claude Monet. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the renowned French impressionist 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 Claude Monet 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 Claude Monet 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 Claude Monet 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 Claude Monet 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 Research, Essay, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining, Claude Monet
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
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
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
Beach Creatures (Watercolor Painting)
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Projects
Beach Creatures (Watercolor Painting) This is a comprehensive teaching resource designed to instill in students a deep appreciation for art, specifically the mesmerizing medium of watercolors. By combining knowledge of fine arts with practical application, this resource gives students from grades 3 through 8 the opportunity to create their own masterpiece while exploring nature's beauty. This resource revolves around taking students on an artistic journey to a beach, where they paint one out of three lovable creatures living amidst the seashells and shoreline. This creature could either be a playful seal, an energetic seagull or an industrious crab, with drawing guides included for each one! A PowerPoint Guide Aiding in this creative process is a 15-slide PowerPoint presentation loaded with invaluable insights on watercolor techniques and beneficial pointers for teachers written in the slide notes section. The effective visual aids combined with poignant questions will foster thought-provoking discussions and kindle creativity among learners. Creative Techniques & Materials Needed Pupils will learn how to properly mix watercolors, Create textural effects using salt, Pencils, A pair of scissors along with black Sharpie or crayon, Express their imagination using organic shapes derived from nature. Included Resources The lesson plan also includes printable PDFs that provide step-by-step instructions for creating the base structure of the chosen beach dweller as well as another reference page filled with illustrations on seashells enhancing your student's marine artwork! In terms of duration allocation; four 50-minute sessions are recommended – providing plenty room not just for art creation but absorbing every fascinating fact this project has installed about this exciting type of fine art. Whether used as small group activity, whole-class instruction or given as an engaging homework assignment, this resource is a comprehensive toolkit crafted thoughtfully to make art come alive and take students' artistic skills to an all new frontier of creativity.
Author The Art Ninja
Tags Watercolor Painting, Art Appreciation, Beach Creatures, Nature Exploration, Fine Arts
"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
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Leonard Bernstein
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few figures have meant as much to American musical theatre than Leonard Bernstein. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the Broadway 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 Leonard Bernstein 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 Leonard Bernstein 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 Leonard Bernstein 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 Leonard Bernstein 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, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining, Leonard Bernstein
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
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Frida Kahlo
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
There are few artists as creative or unique as Frida Kahlo. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the renowned self-portraitist and 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 Frida Kahlo 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 Frida Kahlo 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 Frida Kahlo 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 Frida Kahlo 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, Frida Kahlo
Anime Portraits
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities, Projects
Anime Portraits: An Educator's Resource Anime Portraits is an engaging resource for teaching students in grades 4 through 9 about the world of Anime. This art teaching toolkit breathes creativity and fun into Art & Music classes, offering a foray into fine arts. PowerPoint Guide & PDF Instructions Included in this product are a PowerPoint guide and detailed PDF instructions. These materials present step-by-step processes for sketching dynamic Anime characters, focusing particularly on facial features. The PowerPoint presentation has 10 educational slides that introduce the fascinating origins and unique attributes that shape Anime style. A comprehensive 13-page PDF provides invaluable advice on creating eerie portraits with helpful diagram examples. Versatile Teaching Implementation Methods This tool can be used in several ways: Bold group lessons:, smaller learning circles or as special homework to enhance out-of-school art practice. It is not only practical for conventional classrooms but also caters to homeschoolers yearning to invigorate their curriculum. Pedagogical Success Record and Popularity Among Students Serving effectively among grade five and six learners over ten years, this resource maintains its popularity due to relatability with pop culture – showing how education can indeed be entertaining! 'Anime Portraits': A comprehensive yet enjoyable educational aid dedicated right at young aspiring artists who love Manga drawings. Informative yet highly engaging!
Author The Art Ninja
Tags Anime, Art, Manga, Drawing Technique, Visual Arts
Japanese Fans & Tanka Poems
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, History, History: Asian, History: World, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects
Teach your students about both the beauty of Japanese fans but also the Tanka poem form. Students work to create their own simple poems and then create and decorate their own fans to be displayed in class. Always a favorite activity in my own classroom and I hope yours as well.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Japan, Japanese, Japanese Fans, Types Of Japanese Fans, Japanese Fans History
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
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
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
Macrame Bracelets
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Fine Arts, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Crafts, Projects
Macrame Bracelets: A Unique Art Education Resource Macrame Bracelets is a comprehensive educational tool that blends art, history, and hands-on learning in one. It's ideal for all educators: public school teachers to homeschoolers, serving as an innovative way to amplify art education curriculum. The focus is on Macrame - a timeless craft of knotting - guiding students in crafting their own wearable bracelets. This activity encourages critical thinking and nurtures creativity by letting pupils delve into the art of weaving intricate designs with easy-to-understand techniques. Presentation Slides with Historical Detail This resource comes packed with a 13-slide PowerPoint presentation bursting with details about the craft - it’s historical importance and varied uses across ages. These slides are visually stimulating featuring colorful visuals and cues for initiating class discussion that triggers thought exchange. User-friendly Instructional Guide No need to worry about students getting lost in the process! A 7-page step-by-step instructional guide accessible via printable PDF file eases understanding, ensuing confidence when leading learners through the project. Sessions & Versatility Designed for three 50-minute sessions suitable for grades four through twelve. Fits well in whole-class interaction or small group work or homework tasks – so much flexibility! Easily Accessible Materials Required You just need noncomplicated items such as yarn (or string/cord), masking tape; any table or flat surface will do! Dual Role: Curricular and Exploratory Learning: Serves excellent for subjects like Art and Music involving Crafts and Fine Arts units. Imparts theoretical knowledge but also encourages the acquisition of practical skills among diverse learners. Digital Presence & Old-world Craft Skills This digital aid dovetails wonderfully with today’s tech-savvy classrooms while keeping alive traditional hands-on crafting skills—a fine blend of vintage charm with modern ease amidst teaching practices. To Summarize Macrame Bracelets is a potent learning tool that develops creativity, critical thinking, and historical consciousness in an engaging yet hands-on manner. Standing out as a treasured resource for teachers who wish to make learning enjoyable yet impactful across ages and academic levels.
Author The Art Ninja
Tags Macrame, Bracelets, Art Education, Hands-on Learning, History