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My Treehouse Lesson PlanMy Treehouse Lesson Plan
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National Gallery of Canada
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K - 3rd
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My Treehouse

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If you could build your own treehouse, what would it look like? Using a piece of contemporary art as inspiration, learners draw their own treehouses and add geometric and organic shapes. The lesson touches on Visual Thinking Strategies and primary and secondary colors as well.

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Concepts

secondary colors, colors, the color wheel, primary colors, elements of design, geometric shapes, shapes

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elements of design, primary colors, secondary colors, geometric shapes, organic shapes, visual thinking strategies, color wheel, visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Add in a sculptural element, and allow some time for learners to build small treehouses with blocks or other materials

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  • Note that part of the Treehouse Kit installation is a video; however, students can only see an image of the work with the resources provided here

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  • Provides questions to ask during the discussion that will encourage pupils to talk about art

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