Yayoi Kusama Lesson Plan Grades 3-8
Description
Exploring the Art of Yayoi Kusama
Lesson Plan
Target Grade Level/s:
- Elementary K-5 (recommended 3-6)
- Middle 6-8
Objectives
- Students will be able to recognize and identify the art of Yayoi Kusama.
- Students will learn about the life and work of Yayoi Kusama.
- Students will create their own art inspired by Yayoi Kusama's style.
This lesson is designed to introduce students to the artwork of Yayoi Kusama, a famous Japanese artist known for her use of bright colors, patterns, and repetition in her artwork. The lesson includes a variety of activities, such as researching Kusama's life and artwork, exploring specific pieces of her art, and creating their own artwork inspired by her style.
By teaching this lesson, teachers can help students develop an appreciation for art and encourage them to think creatively. The lesson also aligns with national standards for visual arts education, including standards related to artistic processes, art history, and aesthetics.
Additionally, this lesson can be helpful to teachers in providing them with resources and ideas for teaching art to their students. The lesson includes a variety of resources, such as books, videos, and online resources, that teachers can use to supplement their own instruction. The lesson also provides suggestions for assessment and differentiation, allowing teachers to meet the needs of all learners in their classroom. Overall, this lesson can be a valuable tool for teachers looking to teach their students about art and inspire them to create their own works of art.
What's included?
- Lesson plan .doc format
- Slides (PDF + PowerPoint with notes)
- Watch video above for full preview
This lesson includes a variety of activities and resources designed to teach students about the artwork of Yayoi Kusama:
- Introduction to Yayoi Kusama - a brief introduction to Kusama's life and artwork.
- Infinity Room - an explanation of Kusama's Infinity Room installations, suitable for kids.
- Obliteration Room - an explanation of Kusama's Obliteration Room installation, suitable for kids.
- Pumpkin Sculptures - an explanation of Kusama's pumpkin sculptures, suitable for kids.
- Flower Prints - an explanation of Kusama's flower prints, suitable for kids.
- Lesson Plan - a comprehensive lesson plan that outlines how to teach the lesson, including suggested activities and resources.
- Teacher Notes - notes to guide teachers through the lesson.
- National Standards - a list of national standards related to visual arts education that this lesson aligns with.
- Resources - a list of resources suitable for students, including books, videos, and online resources.
- Assessment Criteria - suggested assessment criteria for the lesson.
- Extension Activity - an extension activity for students who finish the lesson early.
- Homework - suggested homework for students to complete after the lesson.
- Differentiation - suggestions for how to differentiate the lesson for different learners.
- Timeline/s - 5 day, 4-week and semester plans that can be adapted as needed.
- Literacy and Comprehension Standards - a list of literacy and comprehension standards that this lesson aligns with.
- Glossary - a glossary of terms related to the lesson.
- Quiz - a quiz suitable for students to test their knowledge of the lesson.
- Worksheet - a worksheet suitable for students to complete as part of the lesson.
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