Observation
Grade: Kindergarten +
Teacher: Kara Terlecki
Time: 40-60 minutes
Materials
Paper (or copy paper /construction paper /scrap paper)
Crayons (or pencils/colored pencils/chalk/pastels/charcoal/markers)
Camera (if available)
Crayons (or pencils/colored pencils/chalk/pastels/charcoal/markers)
Camera (if available)
Lesson
Art is used to make observations of the world around us, to communicate and express our thoughts and ideas. John James Audubon was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. He documented all types of birds in his detailed illustrations of birds in their natural habitats. Share images with student.
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Discussion.
How can we share what we see in our everyday life? Have students look (or go if possible) outside and make observations of their environment. Talk about their findings and why certain things standout as interesting. Encourage them to use descriptive words (colorful, texture, shaped, size etc.) if permitted student can snap some photos of their findings.
How can we share what we see in our everyday life? Have students look (or go if possible) outside and make observations of their environment. Talk about their findings and why certain things standout as interesting. Encourage them to use descriptive words (colorful, texture, shaped, size etc.) if permitted student can snap some photos of their findings.
Inspired Art
After discussion have student pick something from outside the window or inside your house like flowers and draw a part of nature that you find interesting.
After discussion have student pick something from outside the window or inside your house like flowers and draw a part of nature that you find interesting.
End Objective
Students should understand the concept of observation and be able to talk about their observations and incorporate their findings within their art.
Students should understand the concept of observation and be able to talk about their observations and incorporate their findings within their art.