Hello, I hope you find this lesson plan inspirational on many fronts. I tried to make it both a hands-on experience as well as instilling some meaningful connections. I think it works as a STEAM lesson, a Social Studies program as well as meeting all the requirements of the

National Standards for the Visual Arts. I believe these lessons are adaptable for many grade levels and I incorporated reading lists and discussion questions for many grade levels.

I have included in this packet:

* Definition of ‘Abstract’ and visual example

* Simple materials list for at home as well as school project

* Directions for starting your project

* Concepts for ‘going beyond’

* National Visual Arts Standards

* Recommendations for various grade levels

* Suggested reading lists to continue your investigations