Boomerang Dot Paintings - An Aboriginal Art Lesson

Boomerang Dot Paintings

This project combines art and Australian history in a fun lesson focused on Aboriginal art of dot painting. Students will get to create their own boomerang-shaped artworks using dot painting, giving them a hands-on way to learn about Indigenous Australian culture.

This resource includes a 15-slide PowerPoint presentation that explores Australia, including its Aboriginal peoples, native animals, the importance of boomerangs, and the art of dot painting. This presentation also walks you and your students through the art project, with step-by-step visual instructions to help students create their own boomerang dot paintings. Two printable PDFs are included to help your students. The first is a boomerang stencil that students can use to help them with the shape of their paintings. The second is a reference sheet featuring silhouettes of 13 different Australian animals, allowing students to customize their boomerang painting with their choice of animal. This resource is designed to promote class discussions about Australian culture and art while guiding students through the fun process of making their own Aboriginal inspired artwork.

Recommended grade level:

Third through Sixth grades

Length of lesson:

Approximately three 50-minute sessions

Media/Materials required:

Pencil

Sharpie

Poster board or heavy weight paper

Scissors

Paintbrush

Tempera or acrylic paint

Your purchase includes:

15-slide PowerPoint Presentation

1-page PDF - Boomerang stencil

1-page PDF - Australian Animal Silhouettes