Students learn about the axolotl, it's history, and it's unique ability to regenerate most of its body.

Students look at photographs and artwork of axolotls and draw an underwater scene, abstract or realistic.

Students learn to create value with the fluorescent cakes using added water for light areas, and adding multiple coats of paint to build darker areas.

watercolor paper
pencils
fluorescent tempera cakes
black oil pastel
crayola neon oil pastels

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Students learn about the axolotl through a teacher made PowerPoint and YouTube videos.

Students choose a photograph of an axolotl to study it's form to create their underwater artwork.

Students use fluorescent tempera cakes to add color and value to their drawings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EztxFFFm604&t=239s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3mxNxt4uso

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJIqpLEW-BA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk5mqHorLCc&t=3s

Link to the fluorescent tempera cakes used in this lesson:
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/jack-richeson-small-tempera-cakes-with-tray-assorted-fluorescent-matte-colors-set-of-6-383786

Photos show the student's final axolotl painting under the black light and then under regular lighting.

[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes

[K-4] Students describe how different materials, techniques, and processes cause different responses

[K-4] Students know that the visual arts have both a history and specific relationships to various cultures

[K-4] Students identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times, and places

[K-4] Students understand there are different responses to specific artworks

Color/Value, Movement, Space

Painting

Geography, History/Social Studies, Science