I used this lesson in fourth grade. It is an introduction to value as well as a conceptual project that explores dusk, sunset and skylines.
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THE PLAN
3 sessions; 60 minutes per session
SWBAT define and create value
SWBAT explain a silhouette
SWBAT recognize a skyline
1. Value Worksheet
2. Pictures of skylines
3. Tempera Paint (black, white, blue, red, yellow)
Brushes
4. Palettes
5. White Drawing Paper (9x12)
6. Black construction paper
1. Introduce value and have students create practice value scales using primary colors.
2. Create background (dusk or sunset) using a value scale circling out from a sun or moon.
3. Discuss skylines and how the sun/moon create silhouettes at different times of the day (using cities kids recognize is really effective)
4. Have students practice and then draw a final skyline
5. Glue skyline to dry background
6. Add windows (optional)
Full lesson plans are attached. These are my full-blown TFA style LPs. I wavered from them in person and will probably simplify and tweak for this year but they will give you the general idea.
THE STANDARDS
Visual Arts Standard 1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes
[K-4] Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories
[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner
[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes
Visual Arts Standard 3: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas
[K-4] Students explore and understand prospective content for works of art
Visual Arts Standard 5: Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others
[K-4] Students describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks
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