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Multiple Level Lesson Plan

Day of the Dead Skull Masks

Created on December 03, 2012 by MrsImpey

Teach students about the Day of the Dead.

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THE PLAN
4 sessions; 40 minutes per session
1. SWBAT differentiate between Halloween and Day of the Dead.
2. SWBAT identify characteristics of Mexican folk art.
3. SWBAT design and create a skull mask for Day of the Dead.
1. Paper mache
2. Face forms
3. Tempera paint
4. Examples of Mexican Day of the Dead art
5. Paint brushes
6. Ven Diagaram (optional)

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1. Introduce students to Day of the Dead.
2. Have them design a skull mask.
3. (Day 2)Create paper mache mask on face form.
4. Day 3: Paint base color on mask.
5. Day 4: Paint Mexican designs on mask.
6. Optional Day 5: Fill out a ven diagram comparing Day of the Dead to Halloween. Give students age appropriate articles to read for supporting facts.
See attached rubric.
I did this project as part of a Mexican Art unit. I have also attached the packet we use to take notes. This packet also contains the second project, repousse mirrors and the information learned about that.
THE STANDARDS

Visual Arts Standard 1:
Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes


[K-4] Students describe how different materials, techniques, and processes cause different responses
[5-8] Students intentionally take advantage of the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques, and processes to enhance communication of their experiences and ideas

Visual Arts Standard 2:
Using knowledge of structures and functions


[5-8] Students generalize about the effects of visual structures and functions and reflect upon these effects in their own work

Visual Arts Standard 3:
Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas


[K-4] Students select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning
[5-8] Students integrate visual, spatial, and temporal concepts with content to communicate intended meaning in their artworks
[5-8] Students use subjects, themes, and symbols that demonstrate knowledge of contexts, values, and aesthetics that communicate intended meaning in artworks

Visual Arts Standard 4:
Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures


[K-4] Students demonstrate how history, culture, and the visual arts can influence each other in making and studying works of art
[K-4] Students know that the visual arts have both a history and specific relationships to various cultures
[5-8] Students know and compare the characteristics of artworks in various eras and cultures

Visual Arts Standard 5:
Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others


[5-8] Students compare multiple purposes for creating works of art
THE FEATURES
Folk Art
Color/Value, Line, Rhythm/Pattern
Paper Mache, Tempera
History/Social Studies, Multicultural Studies
ATTACHMENTS
Day of the Dead Skull Mask Rubric.docx
Mexican Art Packet.docx

  • aricad 09/16/2014 at 04:51am
    Do you have a powerpoint that goes over the info in your packet?
    Great packet by the way!!!