The Sunny Day
The Blizzard
TOPIC: The unit will be summarized in the format of a mural designed by the class. We will break it down into types of weather we have talked about and observed.
RATIONALE: Through creative expression they will develop an appreciation for the arts. This unit covered a broad range of topics and skills. The students will have a graphic representation of their learning.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: The students have basic knowledge of all the material on the mural.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Learning Objective- the students will express their understanding of weather through art and questions concluding the unit.
Behavioral Objectives – the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge by listing the weather types, and characteristics that correspond with them.
Assessment – written assessment, verbal discussions and completion of the mural.
Behavioral Objectives – the students will be able to contribute to their section of the mural.
Assessment – teacher observation of participation in the collaborative efforts in the layout of the mural (artistic ability is not assessed).
HOOK: Bring out the art supplies
MURAL MATERIALS:
· White bulletin board paper
· Pencils
· Paint (???)
· Oil pastels (???)
· Cut outs The Wind and Clouds
· Material
· Smocks
ACTIVITIES:
1. Complete the written assessment. (Day 1)
2. Break them into groups for the mural. Prompt them for ideas for their type of weather if needed. Students will be provided with general question sheet to help direct their discussion.
3. For students that may not be working on their section at this time, students will continue to work on their Weather Books. (Day 1 and 2)
QUESTIONS & EXAMPLES:
Students will select the weather types to be depicted. Types include; sunny, windy, partly cloudy, rain/thunderstorm, tornado, hurricane. Although questions will be prompted by teachers, students will be given a guide sheet to help them focus on the type of weather they have selected. Information will include, types of clothing, seasons, type of activities best suited to, and characteristics of the weather, (clouds, rain, lightning, wind, etc.)
CLOSURE: Students will show their section to the class, and discuss what they have included. Groups will write a few facts about their weather on an index card, to be posted with the mural. When all sections are dry, the mural will be displayed in the hall.
INDIVIDUALIZATION: We will use a variety of art mediums so every student can contribute to the mural regardless of artistic abilities. Groups will be organized so that there will be a cross selection of student skills. The goal is not artistic talent, but participation, and conveying the information they have learned.