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Preschool Art Projects
Introduce your preschool students to art with projects that are easy to create and understand. This collection includes finger painting, basic shape creations, and sensory art experiences. By integrating these art projects into your lessons, you can foster creativity and fine motor development in young children.
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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: 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
Then and Now History Drawing Project and Writing Activity
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Art History, Middle School, Elementary, High School, Homeschool Resources, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Projects, Activities, Writing Prompts
Then and Now History Drawing Project and Writing Activity | Integrate Art History This is a creative art activity project to get students thinking outside the box about history and art. Students will read recreate famous art work into their own style. They are then asked to write about each activity. Great for early finishers, morning time, or a quick reprieve from current lessons. Expand on this lesson by having your learners research the history of each artist and share their findings. This will make a great for a quick presentation to help with public speaking. I suggest using this with later elementary grades and middle school Included in this download: 3 Project Pages 1 Intro Page For Personal and Educational Use Only. Artists and famous art piece to learn: Michelangelo's Mona List Frida Khalo's Self-Portrait Van Gogh's Self-Portrait If you like this drawing resource check out more creative art activities: Imagination Workout Set 1 Drawing Prompts All About Me Artist Set Creative Valentine's Day Creative Activities Quick Doodle Monthly Word Drawing Prompts Keyhole Drawing Prompts Copy (Echo) Art Drawing Prompts Roll and Draw Your Name or Favorite Word Choose and Draw Wacky Turkey Activities Thank you for supporting Doodle Thinks and downloading this resource! Have fun drawing!
Author Doodle Thinks
Rating
Tags Drawing, Art History, Drawing Prompts, Art Education, Art Integration
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
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
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: 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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
Picasso Portraits
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Projects
Picasso Portraits: Exploring Cubist Art An in-depth art lesson and presentation suitable for students from grades 5 to 8. This resource allows pupils to delve into the vivid universe of Picasso's complex works and experiment with crafting expressive portraits similar to the Cubist style. A Comprehensive Teaching Aid The crux of this educational tool is its PowerPoint presentation. Devised by experienced educators, this visually engaging and provoking resource simplifies complex subjects like Cubism, ensuring an impactful learning experience. Inclusive Learning Approach Picasso Portraits incorporates a thorough approach that promotes a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter: - Detailed teaching strategies provide solid guidance. - Set learning goals guide students towards success criteria steadily yet surely. Innovative Additions For An Engaging Learning Experience The resource also includes listings for essential media or supplies needed, preventing any unexpected hurdles in your artistic journey through Picasso's cubist world. Critical thinking is challenged by carefully composed questions that complement the teaching process, thus nourishing young minds holistically. A bonus space is available showcasing a printable 1-page Picasso Dice game worksheet (PDF format). As part of group assignments or shared homework tasks, it fosters teamwork among peers while reinforcing learned concepts. In summary: "Picasso Portraits creates an exhilarating dive into renowned artwork enriched with entertaining activities suitable for full class learning, small group projects – even challenging yet enlightening homework assignments."
Author The Art Ninja
Tags Art Education, Picasso, Cubism, Portraits, Teaching Aids
Instagram Color Theory Art Project
Creative Arts, Art, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities, Projects
This is an Instagram Color Theory Art Project . For this project students will pick a color scheme that is reviewed in class to create an instagram feed reflecting their chosen color scheme. Pictures for the project will be cut out from magazines provided in class. Color schemes to explore will include analogous, monochromatic, warm, cool, complimentary, secondary, primary, triadic.
Author Designs By Um
Tags Art Project, Color Theory, Back To School, Instagram
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
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
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: 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
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
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