Activity/ Lesson

Tessellation
(Intermediate)

Summary
Tessellation Art lesson uses drawing paper, a square or rectangular
piece of cardboard, sticky tape, scissors and pencils (coloring pencils
can also be used if desired). Students carefully cut a shape from one
side of a square of cardboard and tape this to the opposite side (or
move it around one side of a square if a rotating pattern is required).
This is repeated for the remaining two sides. The cardboard
card
stencil is
traced, so that the pattern repeats across the piece of paper. Once
complete, students add details, tone and/or color as desired. Combining
both maths and art, this lesson explores positive and negative shapes,
transformation, repetition and symmetry.
http://www.studentartguide.com/lessons/art
http://www.studentartguide.com/lessons/art-lessons
lessons-for-substituteteachers
Example:

Line and Tone 3D Illusion

(Intermediate)

It requires only a piece of paper, pencil and blue (colored) pen. Students
begin by sketching the outline of an object (can be a hand) and then
ruling blue horizontal lines across the piece of paper, stopping at the
edge of the object, simulating the lines on a page. Contour lines are
drawn curving up and over the surface of the object, with tone added to
help emphasize the form of the object.
http://www.studentartguide.c
http://www.studentartguide.com/lessons/art-lessons
lessons-for-substituteteachers

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Interactive Drawings
(Intermediate)

Students are shown images of Victor Nunes interactive drawings and

then asked to select an interesting everyday object from their pencil
case or within the Art room. Using a pen or pencil, students integrate
this object within different drawings and take photographic records using
their smartphones or a class camera.
http://www.studentartguide.com/lessons/art
http://www.studentartguide.com/lessons/art-lessons
lessons-for-substituteteachers

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Draw Imaginary Person,

Animal or Creature
(Primary)

Use book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (point out
creatures while reading). Talk About imagination and how we can use it
when making art. Demonstrate by doing two quick drawings of
imaginative creatures. Hand out big paper and encourage students to
use different textures, accessories and colour to enhance their creature.
http://www.asdk12.org/media/anchorage/globalmedia/documents/fineart
s/EmergencySub_ArtLessonsK6.pdf
Example:

Students create an
Architectural Drawing
(Theme: Castle)
(Primary)

Have students study pictures of different castles. Have them identify

different shapes they can see. Students sketch a castle using different
shapes (start with a big rectangle for the main part of the castle. They
can include towers, horizon line, bricks, flags, windows, draw bridge,
king, queen, and dragons. Encourage them to get creative.
http://www.asdk12
http://www.asdk12.org/media/anchorage/globalmedia/documents/fineart
.org/media/anchorage/globalmedia/documents/fineart
s/EmergencySub_ArtLessonsK6.pdf
Example:

Drawing with Patterns

(Crazy Quilts)
(Primary)

Read The
The Quilt Story by Tony Johnston (check school library).
Discuss drawing a pattern by repeating a line or shape to fill a space.
Find examples of pattern on the kid's clothes (stripes, dots, etc.). Talk
about different kinds of lines (straight, zig zag, bumpy, dotted etc.),
demonstrate drawing a pattern. Have students practice drawing 2-3
patterns. Guide students to divide their white paper into 9 sections to
create the crazy quilt. Fill each section with a different pattern. Color
each shape lightly with crayon and trace with a black pen. (If there is
extra time students can add stitches to the edges of each section). Piece
all papers together to create a class quilt.
Extension: You can substitute the quilt idea and have students draw an
image and fill it with patterns (draw a cat)
http://www.asdk12.org/media/anchorage/globalmedia/documents/fineart
s/EmergencySub_ArtLessonsK6.pdf
Example:

A Hair Raising Experience

(Upper Primary-Lower
Intermediate)

Students will be creating portraits with pattern hair and beards. Look at
and discuss various types of lines that are on the poster. Discuss how
repetition of lines creates a pattern. Students will use line patterns to
create a head of hair or a beard. Draw a large "U" at bottom of paper for
head or an inverted "U" at the top of
the paper for a bearded person. For the version with the hair, draw a
neck
and shoulders. Add facial features and other interesting elements such
as jewelry.
elry.
Start with one line and repeat it at least six times before changing to
another
line pattern. Continue to fill in the entire paper with line patterns. Create
areas of contrast with darker or thicker lines
http://www.asdk12.org/media/anchorage/globalmedia/documents/fineart
s/EmergencySub_ArtLessonsK6.pdf
Example:

Abstracting Objects
(Intermediate)

Discuss and demonstrate ways to draw an object in an abstract manner:

use straight lines instead of curved, and vice versa, distort shape or
size, overlap objects creating new shapes, draw objects going off the
page etc. Students will select one object from the group on their table to
draw. Draw outline of object in an abstract style using pen. Make it
large enough to go from edge of paper to at least the centre of page.
Turn page 1/4 turn, so a new edge is at the bottom. Draw the next
object so it goes off the page and overlaps part of the first drawing,
creating new shapes. Keep adding objects, turning paper each time,
until paper is filled with interesting shapes. It is okay to repeat some
objects, in different size or position. Colour each shape, using a variety
of bright colours.
http://www.asdk12.org/media/anchorage/globalmedia/documents/fineart
s/EmergencySub_ArtLessonsK6.pdf

Example:

Fantasy Animals
(Intermediate)

Read Whingdingdilly
Whingdingdilly by Bill Peet to your students. Students will
compare the artwork of the same subject by different artists. Talk about
the difference (style). Identify different lines, shapes, and textures in
animal pictures. Students will write the name of the three animals they
want to use to make their animal. Students will lightly draw their animal
on their paper (reminder to use the whole page). Students will outline
their animal with black fine tip marker. Students will colour with coloured
pencil. Make sure students sign their first and last name on the bottom
right-hand
hand edge of their paper. Student work should be identified and
kept in a separate folder by classroom teacher.
http://www.asdk12.org/media/anchorage/globalmedia/documents/fineart
s/EmergencySub_ArtLessonsK6.pdf

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Radial Name Design

Radial designs are found in many natural and man made objects such
as flowers and wheels. Where else have you seen radial design?
Students will begin by placing a single dot somewhere in the centre area
of the paper. From this dot they will draw lines radiating out, to divide
the paper into sections. In each section they will write their name in as
many different lettering styles they can create. When the lettering is
complete they will colour the letters and place a design in the
background of each section.
http://art4cast.wikispaces.com/Substitute+Art+Lessons

Example:

Through a Window
(Upper PrimaryIntermediate)

Students will use unexpected proportions, unusual combinations of

objects and expressive color to create a mood or feeling. Students will
be given a handout, they may use the handout to draw directly on or
draw their own window to more accurately describe a window in their
home. Discuss the fantasy approach to art. Students will discuss
possible solutions to the drawing problem. Will they be drawing from the
point of view of being inside looking out or outside looking in? Students
will be shown examples suggesting a point of departure for their own
imaginations. They may fill the window area, they should also consider
drawing exterior/ interior walls around the windows.
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