USA Elections Art Project. Key Stage 3

Empower your KS3 students to engage critically with the 2024 USA Elections through this dynamic 6-lesson art scheme of work. “Exploring the 2024 USA Elections Through Art” offers a comprehensive curriculum that fuses artistic expression with civic education, guiding students to explore themes such as democracy, leadership, and the power of individual voices.

This resource is designed to spark meaningful conversations about the electoral process while equipping students with a variety of artistic techniques. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of the elections, utilizing diverse materials and methods, including drawing, collage, political cartoons, and mixed media. Students will find inspiration from notable artists like Shepard Fairey, Norman Rockwell, and Barbara Kruger, and learn to convey powerful messages through their art.

What’s Included in this Resource:

6 detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives, materials lists, and step-by-step instructions.
Student Help Sheets for each lesson to guide students in their creative processes.
Artist references that inspire and contextualize the artistic techniques explored in each lesson.
Assessment rubrics for easy grading and constructive feedback on student work.
Extension activities to challenge advanced learners and encourage further exploration.
Final mixed media project where students express their personal vision for the future of the USA following the elections.
Ideal for:

Middle school art teachers looking to integrate current events and social studies into their curriculum.
Educators seeking a creative approach to teaching about democracy and civic engagement.
Teachers wanting to encourage critical thinking and self-expression through visual arts.
This resource not only develops students’ artistic skills but also nurtures their understanding of democracy and the importance of their voices in shaping the future. Inspire your students to express their thoughts and feelings about the elections creatively with this engaging and thought-provoking art scheme!

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