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- Grade Range
- 8th - 10th
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Students explore Impressionism through the works of Claude Monet, study Impressionism painting on a field trip to the Art Institute in Chicago, and create an Impressionistic painting. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students identify Monet as an Impressionist artist. They create impressions of trees and bushes, paint with sponges, and mix tints and shades. They create impressions of flowers with q-tip dabbing and mixing tints and shades. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students become familiar with Monet's "Water-Lilies" and van Gogh's "Sunflowers" by viewing posters in class and original paintings on the Internet. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students actively investigate and accurately interpret with supporting evidence the artwork of Claude Monet. They vividly communicate a deep understanding of Impressionism. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten
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Students discuss and examine paintings of Claude Monet. They examine the style he uses and then create their own painting based on the seasons. They also discuss the difference in the four seasons. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students use a Photoshop Elements program to edit digital pictures in the style of Impressionist art. They are are introduced to paintings by Claude Monet and identify the key characteristics of the Impressionist period. Students create, edit and present original work. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students are shown examples of Claude Monet's paintings. In groups, they are given one season to focus on and create their own reproduction of the same season in a painting. To end the lesson, they share their paintings with the class. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students review impressionism and one of the well-known artist of this period, Claude Money. They explore "en plein air," an outdoor painting technique that Monet employed to create his work. They also experiment with warm and cool colors. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students recognize works of art from various cultures and identify the artist and culture. They view the artistic style and write a response to questions about the style. Students create a still life painting using the techniques of Monet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 4th
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Students examine the life and works of Claude Monet. Using the internet, they research the impact his friends and followers had on his art and describe the characteristics of Impressionism. They use links to discover information about other famous artists. Full Review »

