KS2 POMPEII ROMAN MOSAIC - Outstanding Art Unit

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This Roman Mosaic Art unit is perfect to use alongside a fascinating Roman history topic or study of the volcanic eruption in the ancient Italian city of Pompeii.

Children will study mosaics from the city of Pompeii, discuss what they were used for and how they were made (learning key techniques used by mosaic artists). They will then choose a marine animal to sketch onto a grid before using this as a guide to paint it. Once dry, they will cut out the squares and stick them onto backing paper using the techniques they have studied.

These three lessons are perfect to be used during a half term, with a couple of lessons spare in case of any absences or other school events. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided. Two of these lessons may take a little longer than an hour so can be used flexibly.

Created by an experienced art subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2.

Included is:

• 3 PowerPoints
• Four examples
• Grid paper
• Detailed lesson plans for each lesson with differentiated success criteria
• Images of marine animals

Lessons:

1. I can create a mosaic drawing.
2. I can use tints and shades of colours.
3. I can make a mosaic.

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