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Over the course of three class periods, middle schoolers design an experiment to provide learner input to administration about which rock band to invite to play at school. They practice several random sampling exercises, all well supported in this resource with reproducibles and clear directions for learners.
Students explore different works of art by contemporary Canadian Aboriginal artists and express their cultural identity by creating a work of art. In this Canadian Aboriginal art lesson, students view Canadian Aboriginal art and view the techniques and effects used. Students then create their own art from family photographs and momentos.
Students use proportions to find distances using maps and measurements. In this real world math lesson plan, students complete a course marked outside, then map the course and find locations. Lesson includes an article explaining why this type of activity is used and extension activities.
Students identify, explain and use the basic principles of design. They find a large, clear picture depicting each of the different principles of design and write a complete sentence describing where they see each of the principles of design in the pictures they have chosen.
Students identify the elements and principles that appear in an illustration of a room and explain each concept in writing. They watch this movie identifying each of the elements and principles of design portrayed in the interiors of this film, thus reviewing and reinforcing all prior design knowledge.
Students review Gerald Ferstman's work and discuss abstract art. They design and create monoprints on Mylar. They reflect on their work and write about the experience of creating the piece.
Fourth graders design a necklace using beads. In this algebraic math lesson, 4th graders are given small packs of beads to use in creating a pattern for a necklace, then determine how many packs of beads they would need to complete the necklace and how much the necklace would cost. Lesson includes extension activities and a follow-up article explaining this type of activity.
Students explore the principle of design proportion and scale using discussion, projects, state core standards, etc. They recognize the difference between scale and proportion for practical application in their own lives and describe what each one is.
Students identify how to create a flattering figure and demonstrate their knowledge through a portfolio page. They create a professional fashion presentation incorporating the principles and elements of design, explain each in writing, (portfolio, color board, power point, and display). Students also identify how to consider proportion in the overall effect of a fashion garment as well as demonstrate what they have learned through a portfolio assignment and discussion.
Students create a professional fashion presentation incorporating the principles and elements of design, explain each in writing, (portfolio, color board, power point, display, etc.). They learn how to create a flattering figure and demonstrate knowledge by doing the portfolio project.