1-4 Two Fridas – Building on knowledge of Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol
from 4th grade and connecting to Day of the Dead/ Ancient Cultural
traditions of Central America-Classroom Social Studies themes. Students use patterns
create stencil like Frida portraits with colorful collage and boarder.
5/6-7 Circle City- One-point perspective city drawing with pencil add
watercolor wash to Black and White city
9 Pompeii volcano relief- Discussion of Ancient Pompeii, what is a volcano,
what was a typical day like in that time…? Using white card stock students drew
a volcano shape, built a relief form using tissue paper and glue, color and
details with oil pastels and watercolors.
10/11-12 3-D Clay Artifacts –
working with air dry clay, inspired by ancient artifacts, idols and statues
students created their own Vase Face, coil or pinch pot, adding color with metallic paints and glazes.
Extras: Van Gogh coloring pages, perspective coloring
pages, and holiday inspired Perspective and Shading- to help
students develop skills in shading shapes and forms, and understanding how to
create the illusion of space and perspective on flat surface with chalk pastels
