Students will be able to recognize the importance of turtles by constructing and designing their very own three-dimensional pet turtle in its own natural habitat. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to emulate the action style painting of Jackson Pollock and discover color mixing and texture by composing a multi shape ornament that is made with the process of swirling glue and paint to create new color combinations and patterns. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to construct a three-dimensional diorama world made from a recycled material with interactive characters with names, personalities and character traits from their imagination by assembling both traditional and nontraditional art materials to bring the background and characters to life. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to demonstrate the collage art style of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month by arranging recycled materials such as newspapers and magazines around a guitar that they will cut out and personalize in this mixed media project. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize and emulate the artistic style of Giacometti that makes use of movement in the joints of the figure by assembling, posing and personalizing their very own self-portrait tin foil sculptures. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize and emulate the artistic style of Giacometti that makes use of movement in the joints of the figure by assembling, posing and personalizing their very own self-portrait tin foil sculptures. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the impact and the rich cultural symbolism of Martin Luther King Jr’s. “I have a dream” speech by constructing a Gustav Klimt inspired mosaic world peace flower with multi-colored squares to represent unity amongst mankind and identifying their own dreams for the world. They will draw the earth on the center of the flower and on the inside self-portrait to represent that this is their personal dream that they will nurture and grow, just like a real flower for our precious earth. They will grasp the message that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered for all for his wish for a nation of peace and equality for all of society. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the impact and the rich cultural symbolism of Martin Luther King Jr’s. “I have a dream” speech by constructing a Gustav Klimt inspired mosaic world peace flower with multi-colored squares to represent unity amongst mankind and identifying their own dreams for the world. They will draw the earth on the center of the flower and on the inside self-portrait to represent that this is their personal dream that they will nurture and grow, just like a real flower for our precious earth. They will grasp the message that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered for all for his wish for a nation of peace and equality for all of society. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the impact and the rich cultural symbolism of Martin Luther King Jr’s. “I have a dream” speech by constructing a Gustav Klimt inspired mosaic world peace flower with multi-colored squares to represent unity amongst mankind and identifying their own dreams for the world. They will draw the earth on the center of the flower and on the inside self-portrait to represent that this is their personal dream that they will nurture and grow, just like a real flower for our precious earth. They will grasp the message that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered for all for his wish for a nation of peace and equality for all of society. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will create an interactive snowflake holiday card that opens to reveal a special message and window scene for their loved ones. Students will be able to define and recognize radial symmetry in nature by constructing their own intricate snowflake patterns that open up to reveal 6 matching sides. They will learn the art of making customized snowflakes step by step with a scissor cutting exercise to help develop focus and fine motor skills to become precise with their designs. This is a piece that they can proudly display in their house next to their real window to remind their loved ones how special they are to them. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will create a still life from observation by drawing what they physically see in front of them as accurately as they can. They will then pick one of the objects and make them come to life by drawing them in motion. They will invent a background from imagination. This project will help the students develop both observational skills and drawing from imagination and how the 2 worlds can interact to form a hybrid artwork. They will then write a short story of the interaction between the animate and inanimate objects. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will create a still life from observation by drawing what they physically see in front of them as accurately as they can. They will then pick one of the objects and make them come to life by drawing them in motion. They will invent a background from imagination. This project will help the students develop both observational skills and drawing from imagination and how the 2 worlds can interact to form a hybrid artwork. They will then write a short story of the interaction between the animate and inanimate objects. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will create a still life from observation by drawing what they physically see in front of them as accurately as they can. They will then pick one of the objects and make them come to life by drawing them in motion. They will invent a background from imagination. This project will help the students develop both observational skills and drawing from imagination and how the 2 worlds can interact to form a hybrid artwork. They will then write a short story of the interaction between the animate and inanimate objects. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will celebrate Chinese New Year by acknowledging the year of the pig (2019) by designing and creating a functioning piggy bank that can be walked like a pet out of recyclable materials such as the water bottle for the body. They will learn the significance and origins of the changing of the animal symbols for each year. They will also learn and practice saving their earnings from their allowance for something that they are working towards saving for such as a physical thing or a donation and will have a physical visualization of the amount that they saved by looking through the piggy bank. Lesson can be modified to the current year’s animal. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will celebrate the return of spring (March 20th) and recognize the value of recycling by constructing plastic water bottle flowers that bloom from a newspaper to show that when we recycle, we give new life to the planet for the next generation! They will also incorporate colorful magazine pieces of their choice for the petals and use beans for the seeds to show the life cycle of a plant. They will realize that they can make a difference in this world by recycling and giving a face and voice to the movement to help preserve the planet. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will celebrate Chinese New Year by acknowledging the year of the pig (2019) by designing and creating a functioning piggy bank that can be walked like a pet out of recyclable materials such as the water bottle for the body. They will learn the significance and origins of the changing of the animal symbols for each year. They will also learn and practice saving their earnings from their allowance for something that they are working towards saving for such as a physical thing or a donation and will have a physical visualization of the amount that they saved by looking through the piggy bank. Lesson can be modified to the current year’s animal. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will celebrate the return of spring (March 20th) and recognize the value of recycling by constructing plastic water bottle flowers that bloom from a newspaper to show that when we recycle, we give new life to the planet for the next generation! They will also incorporate colorful magazine pieces of their choice for the petals and use beans for the seeds to show the life cycle of a plant. They will realize that they can make a difference in this world by recycling and giving a face and voice to the movement to help preserve the planet. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the technique of tape resist art by constructing an artwork based on their initial and then wiping off the excess color to reveal the letter. They will finish their name in smaller letters on a rectangular piece of paper that slides in and out of a slit on the side of the bubble letter to reveal their full name. Lastly, they will create a self-portrait of themselves grown up and write their career aspirations. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the technique of tape resist art by constructing an artwork based on their initial and then wiping off the excess color to reveal the letter. They will finish their name in smaller letters on a rectangular piece of paper that slides in and out of a slit on the side of the bubble letter to reveal their full name. Lastly, they will create a self-portrait of themselves grown up and write their career aspirations. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will create paper puppets with movable mouth parts that can be manipulated with their hands to make words. They will make Easter themed puppets of either a bunny or a chick and add on 3-D materials such as cotton balls and feathers to add detail. The puppet will hold a biography Easter egg with their name and personality traits. This is a character that will be completely conceptualized by the students themselves. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.