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This one-page lesson plan was designed specifically for the visual art teacher in mind. The easy-to-read layout allows the teacher to not only create the plan quickly, but also allows for easy navigation by the non-art observer or substitute. Each section is 100% editable in Microsoft Word, or you could print it out and fill it in by hand. I have even used it as a project plan sheet for students to fill in as I introduce a new project! Click here for the Google Slides version or here for the E

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

This simple but straightforward 2-page lesson plan consists of a one week view that helps you plan for 3, 4, 6, or 8 classes. Classes are listed horizontally while the days of the week are laid out vertically (be on the lookout for an update with days and classes in the opposite places) with spaces to edit each day's date. Extra space is available with each day of the week for making notes for the day that may not have to do with a specific class. Likewise, extra space is available in the editab

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Available to you as a Google Slide, Google Doc, or fillable PDF, this activity helps students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into p

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Do you struggle to explain the standards to your students in a way that they can understand? If so, then these printables are for you! You can easily display the definitions for the four artistic processes, as well as the anchor standards associated with each. With a poster printer you can print an 18"x24" version, or you can choose the letter-sized version for printing on your usual printer. Each size comes in a JPG and PDF version. The 4 Artistic Processes, Creating, Presenting, Responding

This rubric covers just about every part of every lesson an art teacher could design. Each of the 5 grading criteria are broken down into 5 skill levels, giving each skill level 4 possible points to be awarded. This allows the grader to be very specific about each criteria they are evaluating. The spaces below the rubric can be used for justifying this grade, as well as commenting and critiquing the piece using art-based terms and methods. Using this product... Once my students have completed a

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Having a substitute is difficult for many reasons but this form will help your sub keep track of everything they want you to know, leaving you with just a single page to deal with upon your return. Only have 3 or 4 class periods? Just delete a box or two and resize what's left! You can easily edit any of the headings. Once you've made all the changes you need to, you can print it out as needed, or print a stack to leave in your sub folder in case of emergencies. And printing in grayscale can sav

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from

Art history is a necessary part of any good Visual Art curriculum, but if you struggle to fit it in on a regular basis like me, then these famous artist biography activities are perfect for you! Use these to help students improve their independent research skills while also gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of artists, movements, and media. This is also a fun way to get students to put their art skills and techniques into practice, as they make their best attempt at recreating a piece from