SubjectToClimate
Positives
Additional Prerequisites
This is lesson 2 of 3 in our K-2nd grade Emotive Art unit.
The Teacher Slideshow does not feature an Inquire section. You can use the Teacher Slideshow for the Investigate and Inspire sections of this lesson plan.
Make sure you prepare the Feelings Cards, templates, and painting materials prior to the lesson.
You can alternatively use cut-up colored paper instead of printing the Feelings Cards.
You will need to have artworks printed if you want students to participate in a gallery walk.
Differentiation
Students can complete the activities in pairs, small groups, or a whole class, dependent on ability.
Students could also split into ability groups to support all students.
This lesson builds the capacity of students to analyze the contents in an artwork, probe why the artists used the colors in the piece, and explore the underlying feelings attached to the colors. The activity in this lesson would also enable them to interpret the colors in artworks and communicate their feelings towards extreme climate impact. All the materials featured in the lesson have been verified, and this lesson is recommended for teaching.
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