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2nd Grade, 45 minute classes
Concept: Nature
Concept Question: Why might people be inspired by nature?
As artists, we use big ideas from life and personal experiences as inspiration to create art. The idea of nature
influences artists and their artmaking. In this unit, students will explore conceptual ideas, technical skills, and
the artmaking process. Students will learn to create art through observation. They will take the time to look at
lines in and around a leaf, and create a painting based on these observations. They will begin to have an
understanding of organic shape and naturally occurring objects.
Stage 1: Desired Results
Aesthetics:
Enduring Understanding
Art can have diverse values, meanings, and definitions.
Essential Question
Why might people value nature?
VB Instructional Objectives
EL2.16 The student will determine the many reasons why art has value
Art Criticism:
Enduring Understanding
Artworks can be interpreted using visual evidence and basic contextual information.
Essential Question
What facts or ideas can we gather through observational art?
VB Instructional Objectives
EL2.3.13 The student will describe works of art through direct observation
Art History:
Enduring Understanding
Art is a reflection of time, place, and culture.
Essential Question
How can observational art respresent the world around us?
VB Instructional Objectives
Art Production:
Enduring Understanding
Art can be inspired and created using direct observation.
Essential Question
How can artists represent the objects and things they see around them?
VB Instructional Objectives
EL2.7 The student will use observational drawing to create works of art.
KNOW
Knowledge
Observational Art
Line (Zig-zag, Curvy, Straight)
Shape (Organic, Geometric)
Natural Objects
Georgia OKeeffe
Leaf
Stem
Veins
UNDERSTAND
Meaning
DO
Skill
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
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Name: _____________________
1. What do you see when you look at your painting?