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LS Art Inquiry II
How the World Works
An inquiry into the interactions between the natural world and human societies; how humans apply their understanding of
scientific principles and the impact technological advances have on society and on the environment. Our exploration in the art
room focuses on how artists find nature and the environment a rich source of inspiration for expressing human emotions and
concerns.

Ms. Nadine Bouliane

nbouliane@qiss.org.cn

Essential Questions

Interdisciplinary
Connections

ESLR Connections
Compassion:

How is nature in art and

art in nature?

Science: insects and

habitats, plants and
animals

students will
understand that animals
need protected habitats,
safe from human
industry.
Intelligence: students
will use creativity and
problem solving skills
to create forms.

How are visual images

a part of our daily life
and work?
Why is it important to
experience ordinary
things in unexpected
ways?

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How you can help.
Help your child
cultivate an artists eye
by pointing out
elements of art
observed in daily life
and in the
environment: i.e.
repetition of shapes and
objects, long lines in
interesting shadows.

make connections
between daily
consumer habits and its
impact on the
environment such as
leaving the lights on,

and unnecessary
consumption and
discuss the importance
of environmental
stewardship.

Encourage your child to

Unit Focus

inspiration for expressing human

emotions and concerns. Projects include
Matisse abstractions, Monet waterscapes,
and the work of Paul Klee.

Pre-K and K students will

explore expressive and representational
art and the natural world using color,
shape and texture. Projects emphasize
material explorations and using drawing
and painting to express ideas.

Grade 2 students will look at how

artists throughout history find nature and
the environment a rich source of

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Grade 4

students will connect their

art objectives to their classroom inquiry
exploring how Chinese inventions
changed the world. Students will use
printmaking techniques to create a terra
cotta army. Emphasis will be on
creating proportional figures and an
understanding of complementary colors.

Grade 5 students will explore art

Grade 1 students will discover how

artist movements have been inspired by
nature. Projects include cubist birds, art.
Explorations are focused on creating
imaginary and realistic representation
using texture and color theory.

the illusion of space.

Grade 3 students will look at how

artists throughout history find nature and
the environment a rich source of
inspiration for expressing human
emotions and concerns. Emphasis will be
on expressive mark making and creating

movements that comment on our

connection to nature. Students will create
an Impressionist painting using optical
mixing techniques and enjoy painting
from observation out of doors. Emphasis
will be placed on an understanding of the
design principles of unity and harmony
and how we communicate personal
insights through a work of art.