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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: Lin Manuel Miranda

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

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Rembrandt

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Rembrandt
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Rembrandt Guide students to conduct research and write an informational essay about the prolific Dutch artist Rembrandt. This 6-page teaching resource includes a biography and note-taking worksheet to help students gather facts and sources on Rembrandt's life. Next, students use an essay outline to organize their research into a five-paragraph informative essay. The resource also contains an essay assignment with writing tips, a peer review checklist, and a rubric aligned to Common Core ELA standards. Use the full resource for a complete research lesson or assign components like the biography worksheet for a shorter activity. Best for secondary grades 8-11 language arts classrooms.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining, Rembrandt

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Johann Sebastian Bach

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: Vincent Van Gogh

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: Stephen Sondheim

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Stephen Sondheim
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 Stephen Sondheim 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 Stephen Sondheim 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 Stephen Sondheim 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 Stephen Sondheim 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 Stephen Sondheim 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, Stephen Sondheim

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Miles Davis

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Miles Davis
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Music, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Trumpeter Miles Davis Research Organizer & Essay Assignment This engaging 6-page teaching resource provides students the opportunity to research the life of legendary jazz musician Miles Davis through guided note-taking and outlining worksheets. It builds to a final 5-paragraph essay that can be peer reviewed and assessed using the included grading rubric. The step-by-step materials make assigning and assessing student work easy. Students will conduct research, take notes, create an outline , write a draft, peer review, and submit a final copy. Background information establishes context about Miles Davis so students can dive right into research. The resource works well for whole class or individual assignments in grades 8-11. This complete research project facilitates key research, writing, revision, and citation skills tied to ELA standards. Students will enjoy learning about an iconic musician while developing critical proficiencies. Editable versions provided.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Claude Monet

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

Mozart Research Organizer & Essay Assignment

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

How to Make Coil Pots

How to Make Coil Pots
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects

This lesson includes a detailed 20-slide PowerPoint presentation packed with information about coil pottery, clay and ceramics. This presentation also includes detailed instructions on how to create a coil pot using traditional hand-building techniques such as slab construction, score and slip, glazing, bisque firing and glaze firing. Everything you need to confidently lead students through a class discussion and successfully complete the project is right here! I personally teach this lesson to my 5th graders and they always love creating a functional piece of art that the can both use and be proud of! Recommended grade level: 4th-12th Length of lesson: Three to four 50 minute sessions Media/Materials required: Clay Water Scoring tool (can be a toothpick) Plastic Knife Ceramic Glazes Your Hands Access to a Kiln

Author The Art Ninja

Tags Clay, Pottery, Coil Pots, Handbuilding, Coiling, Coil Pot Making, Coil Pot Pottery, History Of Coil Pottery, Coil Pots Artists, Coilpots, Coil Building Techniques, Ceramic Coil Artists, Greek Coil Pot, Historic Coil Pots, How To Make Coil Pot, Native American Coil Pot, Native American Coil Pots, African Coil Pots, How To Make A Coil Pot, How To Make A Coil, Coil Pottery Techniques, Coil Ideas, How To Make A Coil Pot Step By Step, History Of Coil Pots, Coil Pots History

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Michelangelo

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: Georgia O'Keeffe

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Georgia O'Keeffe
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

There are few painting collections as famous as Georgia O'Keeffe's flowers. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the "Mother of American modernism" 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 Georgia O'Keeffe 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 Georgia O'Keeffe 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 Georgia O'Keeffe 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 Georgia O'Keeffe 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, Georgia O'Keeffe

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Henri Matisse

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

Mozart Hour (Genius Hour Project)

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

One-Point Perspective Pumpkin Farms

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

Anime Portraits

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

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Beethoven

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

City Collages (Jacob Lawrence)

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

Class Logo Project

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 a Class Logo Project. It is 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

Pop Art Shoes

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

"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

Op Art Paper Cubes

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

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Salvador Dalí

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Salvador Dalí
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

There is perhaps no more recognizable twentieth-century artists than the eccentric Salvador Dalí. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the influential Spanish painter 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 Salvador Dalí 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 Salvador Dalí 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 Salvador Dalí 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 Salvador Dalí 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, Outlining, Rubric, Salvador Dalí

Japanese Fans & Tanka Poems

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

Ancient Rome Art Project

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