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Free middle school art history projects
Elements of Art 3-D Cube Project
This printable includes everything a student will need to create a fun 3-D cube model of the elements of art! In this activity, students will illustrate 6 sides of a cube with examples of the elements of art. They will create a design for the following elements: line, form/shape, color, value, texture and space. Students will then cut out their cube and glue the tabs together to create their own miniature sculpture! Finished cubes can be placed on table for a colorful, fun display, or attached t
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5th - 12th
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Free Georgia O'Keeffe Lesson Plan: Large Flower Art Project | Great Sub Plan!
Georgia O’Keeffe-inspired Large Format Pastel Flowers Art Project: This free lesson includes all the steps you need to complete this art project with your students. Whether you are a classroom teacher, art teacher, or parent, this art project is for you!Objective: I do not doubt that when you think of Georgia O’Keeffe, you think of large flowers. That is why this Georgia O’Keeffe art activity focuses on large-format flowers. Your students will get to draw and color a sizable O’Keeffe-inspired fl
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2nd - 8th
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Vincent van Gogh Swirling Landscape Art Project (Power Point file)
Vincent van Gogh Landscapes - Teach your students about landscape with this fun and easy Vincent van Gogh PowerPoint. You may also like:Vincent Van Gogh Collaboration PosterStarry Night Collaboration PosterFamous Faces of Art HistoryUse my PowerPoint that breaks down the three parts of a landscape; foreground, middleground, and background. Using Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh, students will learn about the parts of a landscape and create their own version of Starry Night. This is a PowerPoint
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3rd - 8th
Patterns inspired by Romero Britto
Using the Principles of Art is important at any age level. This double sided worksheet will inspire students to use patterns in their artwork and spark creativity. I love to use this worksheet with students when creating artwork inspired by Romero Britto.For more inspiration and updates on new products, follow me on Instagram at @artisfunwithms.dunn
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PreK - 12th
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Intermediate/Middle School Art Project: Dragon Eye Distance Learning
Here is a single page handout I sent to my sixth graders for an at home art project.These directions briefly explain using visual texture, drawing the eye enlarged, and using shading to create depth. I was mostly relying on skills we had already learned in class for students to complete this successfully - so there isn't too much to it.If you love art, check out my paintings for sale on ImageKind, or my crazy earrings on DePop and Etsy, or No Corner Suns and art teacher merch on Redbubble.Don’t
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5th - 8th
Free Andy Warhol Activity: How to Draw a Cylinder (Soup Can) Handout Included
Andy Warhol Soup Can Painting Art Project: This free lesson includes all the steps you need to complete this art project with your students. Whether you are a classroom teacher, art teacher, or parent, this art project is for you! I specialize in helping classroom teachers, parents, and art teachers bring as much creativity to their teaching as possible. This Andy Warhol soup can art project will be a huge hit with your kids—at school or at home. My students loved it, and I think yours will, too
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PreK - 8th
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Free Koi Fish Collage Art Lesson
A fun DYNAMIC art lesson that your students will love! FREE VERSION (See the FULL version here) This gorgeous Japanese koi fish collage lesson plan for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade is the perfect way to engage your students and practice key creative critical thinking skills. If you've been looking for something new to engage your students so they can really create unique art pieces that will look great in the hallway and on display, you've come to the right place!________________________
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3rd - 6th
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Memorial Day Pennant Banner Craft Honoring Service Heroes Patriotic Writing
Capture the spirit of patriotism and honor the service of our heroes with this engaging Veterans Day Pennant Banner Craft and Writing Activity. Celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans or Vote Election Day with a memorable 8.5x11 inch pennant banner that doubles as a heartfelt tribute. This resource offers a creative and educational way to commemorate Veterans Day or any patriotic celebration, engaging students in reflective writing while creating a lasting symbol of gratitude. Perfec
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PreK - 6th
Zentangled Feather Art Project
Students will learn about the artist Kelsey Montague and her "What Lifts You" angel wing murals as they create their own "Zentangled Feather" art project.Project includes:- Step-by-step instructions on how to draw and design a "Zentangled Feather"- 90 beginner-appropriate zentangle patterns that are perfect for upper-elementary and middle school students- Practice worksheet- Reading article on Kelsey Montague- Classroom activities and discussions for all four days of the project
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3rd - 10th
Alebrijes | Paper Mache Sculpture Unit
This small bundle outlines a paper mache sculpture unit for students to create Oaxacan wood carving-inspired animals. With its multi-step process, this assignment is tactile and long-term (approximately 3-4 weeks of production). This resource includes:1. A 14 slide presentation discussing a brief history of Alebrijes, lots of example images, and an overview of the creation process. 2. A document compiled with reference images, ready to be printed.3. A Partner Feedback worksheet for in progress
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4th - 12th
Ceramics - Pinch Pot Creatures: Middle School Art Lesson & Worksheets
Middle School Ceramics Art Lesson
CERAMICS: PINCH POT CREATURES
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GRADE: 6th grade (can work as beginning ceramics for 7th or 8th grade)
TOPIC: Pinch Pots, Hand-building: Score & slip , Stages of clay
OBJECTIVE OVERVIEW: Students will demonstrate how construct a pinch pot and build features, scoring & slipping them on to make a permanent structure
MATERIALS: Clay (0.5 – 1lb per student), Clay tools, Water cups, Oil cloth (optional), Kiln, Paint or glaze* (*optional)
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6th - 8th
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1:14
Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art Project, Roll-A-Dice Game, & Art Sub Plan Idea
Roy Lichtenstein created a series of screen prints in the 1990's called, "Composition I," "II," and "III." A lifetime lover of music, Lichtenstein learned to play clarinet in his youth and saxophone later in life. He was fond of jazz music and used it as his muse to create these artworks. Want to infuse some Arts Integration in your lessons and have your students engaged in cross-curricular endeavors? PURCHASE THIS "DESIGN A LICHTENSTEIN COMPOSITION GAME HERE.These roll-a-dice games are great fo
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5th - 8th
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5 Mini Art Projects with Art History!
In my classroom, we do Mini Project Fridays! These are 1-day art projects that are not for a grade. These would also make great substitute plans.
These projects are suitable for upper elementary and middle school.
This PowerPoint includes 5 of my favorites with pictures and directions!
Mondrian
Notan
Surrealism
Jasper Johns
Op Art
Like what you see? Find the complete set of 50 in my TPT store!
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3rd - 8th
Byzantine Empire Mosaic Project
What better way to learn about the Byzantine Empire then through their art. The city of Constantinople at the heart of the Byzantine Empire was filled with beautiful and intricately designed Mosaics. One of the best ways for students to learn is through the use of project-based learning connected to the curriculum. This project links global history to the art world with a hands-on student project of creating their own mosaic master pieces!
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6th - 10th
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Piet Mondrian
Here you can find a presentation about the painter Piet Mondrien and a suggestion for an activity :)
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1st - 12th, Higher Education
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Integrated Art-Math Grid Enlargement Masterpiece Project
Students learn about the work of Georges Seurat while they enlarge a poster of his iconic painting "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte". This is an art and math integrated activity.
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Canadian Indigenous Art Research
This assignment allows students to research Indigenous art and the artist that is specific to Canada and also their province. I also have students recreate the art piece as well using their choice paint, pastels, clay, beads, soap, or any other materials that are available.
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6th - 12th
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Yayoi Kusama Art Project Free Printout
A 6-page art project pack that includes colouring-in sheets and an art project. Ideal for art students and history students to learn how more about artist Yayoi Kusama .FREE online video available on our YouTube that accompanies this worksheet. These worksheets work hand in hand with our free video about artist Yayoi Kusama's life and art. This is a printable pack to assist teachers and students in learning even more about Kusama. This 6-page worksheet pack includes:Colouring in sheets x 15 Prin
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1st - 8th, Staff
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How to Draw a Cow Skull - After Georgia O'Keeffe
Here is a single page handout I use in conjunction with a Georgia O'Keeffe Southwest lesson I teach to fourth grade. I was never satisfied with any of the "How-to-draw-cow-skulls" pages already floating around the internet - so I made my own. If you love art, check out my paintings for sale on ImageKind, or my crazy earrings on DePop and Etsy, or No Corner Suns and art teacher merch on Redbubble.Don’t forget to check out my blog for more lessons, slideshows, and a lot of free ideas.I have lots
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3rd - 6th
Art Project Lesson Van Gogh's "Starry Night" w/Close Read
Advance your instruction in the classroom to an integrated approach to instruction with all the work done for you! Allow students to learn about one of the most celebrated artists, Vincent Van Gogh, while creating an artwork inspired by one of his most famous artworks. Although much is known about his life, few know about his faith and the newest conclusions about his death. I used this lesson with 8th grade, but as I have taught grades Prek-12, I believe grades 4-12 would have the skills and wo
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4th - 12th
Complimentary Color Animals inspired by Romero Britto
Complimentary Color Animals inspired by Romero Britto. Young artists learn about Romero Britto and are introduced to the idea of pop art. This resource includes powerpoint to introduce to students with step by step instructions within the powerpoint. Also included are student examples, a link to video about Romero Britto and examples of logos in our everyday lives that use complimentary colors. I do this art lesson with 6th graders and they love it!! We use markers and sharpies.
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5th - 6th
Tiffany Stained Glass Powerpoint
An easy introducation to Art Nouveau and Stained Glass Artwork for Elementary students. This Powerpoint and the accompanying printable provide students with an introduction to the early 20th century art period- Art Nouveau, and well as one if its most notable artists- Louis Comfort Tiffany. Tiffany is world-renowned for his stained glass artworks, which truly transformed the medium. The worksheet includes a follow-up activity to be completed over two, 30 minute periods, during which students
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1st - 6th
Keith Haring Line Lesson Plan
Looking for an easy way to incorporate Art History and Line into an introductory art lesson? Keith Haring can be a great resource to introduce students to line or build on their previous knowledge. This lesson includes a warm-up activity and a final project for students. This lesson will take a week to complete. Please Note: Resources have been gathered from YouTube to show as examples for students, including CA Art Standards. Demos of assignments are encouraged to better assist students!Slidesh
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4th - 12th
Art Road Trip to New Mexico with O'Keeffe
I am an art teacher with a Masters in Instructional Media and developed Artist’s Road Trip lessons to include cover, map of country, lesson plan, examples, handouts, visuals, assessment rubric, National Core Arts Standards, and bonus coloring/poster pages. Art is for everyone and if you are an art, geography, or an elementary/middle education teacher who wants to include art in their curriculum these lessons are ideal. The lessons include art history, art production, art criticism, and aestheti
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Art Road Trip: Eight Famous Artists Bundled
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