Science and Art History: Matisse's Window on the Clouds

Need a colorful lesson that focuses on Earth Sciences, especially weather and clouds? Then how about Matisse's Window on the Clouds? This Science based art lesson ties in the beauty and variety of cloud formations along with art history based on Matisse’s window paintings. Also included is a second project that creates beautiful clouds that are sure to delight your students. These projects cover grades 1-4, but truly anyone will love creating these masterpieces.

Included in these digital lesson plans:

Step by step full-color photo tutorials

Background info on Matisse

Matisse timeline

Supplies needed

Vocab words and learning objectives

Student gallery

Science learning outcomes

Reproducible Cloud types handout

Reproducible Cloud Formation handout

Vocab cards

I Can statements

National Standards

How To Make Painted Paper

Reproducible Artist Statement

11" x 17" poster

Hi, I’m Laura Lohmann and I have been teaching Art for 20 years in Ohio. I love teaching students fun and exciting projects and hope that you will find my projects enjoyable for your students. I enjoy seeing my students start with a blank canvas and explore using art materials to create beautiful masterpieces.

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