Lesson Plan

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RnZxDUQiIQZwdBI5_gwazni9h8MEjwDidh2AZdmRIxw/edit

Title – Artists in History

By – Heather Campbell

Primary Subject – Art

Secondary Subjects – Social Studies

Grade Level – 6-12

Go to the library, computer lab, or classroom computer, to research information about selected artist.
Use reference books and/or the internet.



Project has three parts:
Research an interesting topic about the selected artist (Students will make a list of no less then three topics, and have them on paper to turn in.)
Choose one of the three topics and prepare short Oral presentation to class of why this topic interested you.
Students will create a drawing/painting using the techniques of the selected artist.

Interesting topics for students to research:

Birth date and provenance (location)

Where they lived and studied

Major Accomplishments

What made their work unique or changed the direction of art?

What style of art did they produce?

Grading Criteria:
Research of 3 topics: 15 points (thorough, accurate information)
Oral Presentation: 10 points
Visual assignment: A work of art created by the students that is in the “style” of the artist chosen. Do NOT copy the artists work, the pieces must be original.


!For classrooms with less computers per students:
Students can be broken up into groups, and take turns doing research, while those not using computers can use reference books or work on other art assignments.
!For classes with only one computer available:
Teachers can use resource books or print out topic information for students about the artist being researched in class and leave website link information for students to use if they have internet access outside of class if further research is wanted by the students.


(This is an assignment that does not require all use of technology, but is very helpful as resource books hold only so much information.)

The Digital Divide!

As the use of computers and internet access has expanded in the United states and around the world, the divide between who has access and who doesn't has shrunken exponentially. However, as the introduction of new technologies and ways to access the internet expand, so does the gap of who has the types of new technology. For example, I may have a laptop that I can take with me to different places and gain internet access as long as there is a WiFi access point, but I do not own a new I-phone with which I can get on the internet anywhere! And I am sure many do not. As the advances of technology continue, I believe that there will always be a slight gap in the digital divide amongst what types are used. In the end the type of technology available for use comes down not only to the knowledge of how to use it, but the affordability. If I could afford it, i would gladly use that I-phone, but in the meantime, I am happy with my laptop.

Mind Map (Artist)

http://popplet.com/app/#/246620

My mind map is based of the learning of a famous artist and how that can lead into the learning of other topics associated with the Artist and what they are famous for. I used Bloom's Taxonomy by having a topic where students can learn about a specific artist, how they lived, what was their medium, what kind of paint did the use if they used any at all, and how they can create their own paintings based on the knowledge they have attained about the artist. This lesson can be adapted to many age groups and can be an interesting lesson to teach students not only how to create their own techniques in artwork, but learn about the struggles of those who have attempted the same ideas in the past.

Glogster on Digital citizenship

I chose to focus my Glog on the anti-bullying aspect of internet use. Cyber-bullying is a fast growing way for people of all ages to bully other individuals, and can wreck havoc on anyone. I believe that just as other bullying, Cyber-bullying needs to be addressed in schools, and students need to learn the appropriate uses of the internet and it's improper uses. I also believe that students who have been victim to such bullying need to learn that there are resources out there that will aid in the end of it. In my classroom I will have a no tolerance to any kind of bullying,and hope that any type of computer use in my classroom will not allow students to use them for such. http://www.glogster.com/hesaru/poster-glog-by-hesaru/g-6lml1hl0ig4i2t9l2vi5ta0

I can Mix colors book

http://bookbuilder.cast.org/view.php?op=view&book=56833&page=1
The book I wrote shows the basic colors that are known universally. I not only used words, but pictures to show colors and how they are mixed to create new colors. Also with the aid of Google translate and the book assistants I was able to have the book translated into Spanish. This can also be changed for students of other non-English speaking. It works with the universal Design for learning in that it can be adapted to languages, and has a basic picture to word ratio. it allows students who visually learn to see in the book how colors mix, and it also allows students who are auditory learners to hear the words of the book spoken by different assistants.