Famous Frosty Faces: A Research Project with an Artistic Twist

Students research and choose a famous artist that interests them. Using the planning sheets included, students plan a snowman in the style of the artist they have selected. They also must research facts about the artist.

After students have finished the planning and research, they create a snowman in the style of the artist using art supplies. The finished product can be mounted on a sheet of construction paper with the artist information sheet.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.7 Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.

Included: Sample photos, list of artists, list of possible student resources, planning sheet, 2 different writing sheets