Earth Day Sculptures

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Another fun idea for reusing materials:

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Visual Art Sols covered in this lesson:

K.2 ,K.3 a. b. , K.12 c. , K.13 a.b. , K.15  , K.16  

1.1 a. b. , 1.2 a. , 1.12 c., 1.13, 1.15, 1.16  

2.1 a., 2.2 a. b., 2.12 b. d., 2.13 b., 2.15, 2.16, 2.17.  

Paper Helicopters

 

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Instructions:

Step 1: Cut out the paper helicopter template and fold along the dotted lines.

Step 2: Fold A and B in opposite directions to make the blades.

Step 3: Fold C and D over each other so they overlap and secure with a paper clip.

Step 4: Stand on a chair and drop your helicopter. Watch how it spins!

What is happening?

Gravity is the force pulling the paper helicopter to the ground. As it drops, air pushes against the blades causing them to rotate. This creates lift which helps to keep the helicopter in the air. 

Investigate: 

*Add more paper clips to see how the weight changes the spin. Try making more with different size paper. Use a timer and see which ones stay in the air the longest.

*Find out more about how helicopters work.

Credits:

 Kidspot for the YouTube video and http://howtostem.co.uk/ for the templates.

Let's Make Butterflies

Create a butterfly artwork using symmetry.

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Instructions:

Step 1: Fold your paper in half.

Step 2: Draw one upper and one lower wing with any color OTHER THAN YELLOW on ONLY one side of the paper. Use a photo as a guide and take your time.

Step 3: Spritz with water and fold. (Apply more marker and water if needed.)

Step 4: Once dry, trace over printed side with your marker.

Step 5: Color the wings with any color you choose but keep it symmetrical.

For more fun:

Practice your symmetry skills digitally at: https://pbskids.org/peg/games/symmetry-painter

Learn about the artist and scientist Maria Sibylla Merian. 

Watch the following video and draw your own picture of a butterfly life cycle.

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SOLs covered in this lesson:

Geometry

2.12     The student will

            a) draw a line of symmetry in a figure; and

            b) identify and create figures with at least one line of symmetry.

Art

K.9       The student will identify people, including oneself, who make art as artists                           

K.14     The student will create drawings from observation.

K.17     The student will create artworks inspired by a variety of sources and subjects.

              b) Use nature as inspiration.

1.13      The student will identify and apply spatial relationships for composition.

1.16      The student will apply a variety of media, materials, techniques, and processes to create artwork.                                                                     

2.10       The student will explore contemporary digital tools for artmaking.

2.14       The student will create preliminary drawings and/or finished works of art from observation.

Sound Creatures

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Listen to different sounds and let them inspire you to make an imaginary animal. Some of the sounds may remind you of a real animal but try not to draw that exact animal instead combine ideas to create your very own creature.

For more on this lesson, go to https://www.tate.org.uk/kids

Create A Rainbow Mosaic

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Create a rainbow mosaic in the style of famous artist Alma Woodsey Thomas.

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http://www.albanymuseum.com/kids-staying-inspired/alma-woodsey-thomas

Roll The Dice Drawing Game

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Mrs. Nutter's "Show and Tell" Wednesday group plays a game where rolling a die shows how to make a silly portrait.

Art For Kids Hub

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This video shows our Virtual Art class drawing along with a step-by-step drawing tutorial from Art For Kids Hub online. Go to the website for the full length video as well as choose from many more drawing videos.