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Ellsworth Kelly

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Young scholars examine and discuss artwork by the artist Ellsworth Kelly. They create an abstract picture of two-dimensional geometric shapes using Kid Pix software based on a photograph taken by the student.

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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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