Bundle Includes: -Slideshow (Guiding students through research) -1 Video on how to copy and paste pictures for google slide show -6 Art Project Videos (clay mask/plaster masks, clay vases, tie dye) -Country Research Graphic Organizer -Peer Grading Rubric -Peer Compare and Contrast Artwork Activity worksheet World Research Project: this is a class wide project I facilitate in art class. Students select a country to research and create a slideshow about the artwork from that country. Students us
This radial symmetry project bundle includes a powerpoint and 3 demo videos. The materials needed for this are: Shape stencils, rulers, drawing paper, pencils, and markers. I've used this project for students in 2nd and 4th grade and both turned out well. I'm sure it would work well for other grades as well. Also a good square 1 art project.
In this demo video, step by step instructions are given to create a one point perspective landscape drawing. Students can follow along or watch the video prior to the lesson. This video details vocabulary for 1 point perspective and creating the illusion of space. This is one of 2 videos.
This is a great project to help students get to know each other. They can create a name tag that represents their interests. This bundle includes: -Powerpoint with student examples -Demo video to walk students through -Worksheet to scaffold their ideas
This video describes how to make a clay mask using a mask mold. This is video 1 of 3. The clay I use is Laguna EM330. This is a fun project that students enjoy. Materials: Clay Mask Mold Tools- bamboo skewer, forks, popsicle sticks Water cup
This video models the pinch pot and coil technique to create a clay cupcake. This project is part of a Wayne Thiebaud inspired unit which is available in a bundle in my store. Students really enjoy this project. I use Laguna EM330 clay but I imagine air dry clay would work too.
This video provides instructions for students on how to create a plaster mask using: a face mold, plaster of paris, and vaseline. There's another video in my store that shows how to paint it. Additionally, there's a bundle available with a mask ppt. The mask ppt is one I use for the clay mask project, but you can use it with this plaster mask project as well.
This video describes how to create book covers using cereal boxes, crayons, and markers. This is a fun book project that could be transformed into anything. This may also pair well with the I AM Portrait project also featured in my store. Students love creating books!
This video shows how to create a name using 1 point perspective. Materials needed are rulers, paper, colored pencil, and markers. I have also created a product bundle that includes 2 other perspective projects and a PowerPoint that goes with them.
In these demo videos, step by step instructions are given to complete the project. Students can follow along or watch the video prior to the lesson. Classroom animal portrait guide included. This is theĀ first project in an art curriculum I put together for third grade. The powerpoint that goes with this and the other videos is available in a bundled package. The package includes the following projects: 1. Henri Rousseau and Animal Portraits (watercolor) Square 1 Art Project 2 Part video 2. Ani
This is a video showing how to create a pinch pot vase using 3 pinch pots. It can be used alone or in conjunction with the world research project bundle.
This video shows how to watercolor paint a desert landscape using 1 point perspective. Materials needed are watercolor paper, brushes, and watercolor sets. I have also created a product bundle that includes 2 other perspective projects and a PowerPoint that goes with them.
This video describes techniques used for attaching pieces onto the clay mask. Pinching, coiling, scratch, attach, slip, and score. This project is available as a different bundle product with a mask PowerPoint.
This video shows how to avoid pitfalls in finalizing the clay mask. It features examples of projects that are smooth and not smooth, holes that are not large enough for string to fit through and also the importance of the "wiggle test" to prevent pieces from falling off.
I do my best to model projects using vocabulary and anticipating misconceptions I've seen over the years. Often I reference anchor charts and add elements that make the videos more interesting for students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude.
My own education history
I received a BFA in Art Education and a MA in Art Education.
Additional biographical information
Currently I teach elementary art in Tucson, Arizona.
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