Grade Level: 2nd Grade
Objectives:
Students will create a 3-D image using a miniature self-portrait of himself or herself as a king or queen.
Frameworks/Standards:
(A.1.2) Students will explore skills associated with media and processes (color mixing, tearing, folding, gluing, etc).
(A.2.1) Students will use creative problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and various resources to select subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning.
(A.3.9) Students will recognize the importance of art history and heritage.
Vocabulary:
3- dimensional, Background, Foreground
Materials:
9 x 12 white paper
12 x 18 white paper
stiff paper scrap
crayons
sharpie marker
scissors
glue
foam core pieces
Resources:
Various samples of artwork
Introduction/Set:
Teacher will discuss how placing one item on top of another creates a 3-dimensional effect.
Procedure:
• Teacher will discuss and demonstrate drawing yourself as a king or queen.
• Teacher will show students how to cut them out and glue on stiff paper.
• Teacher will show students how to draw background for their king or queen.
• Teacher will show samples of the process.
• Students will follow teacher’s lead in drawing, cutting, and gluing on foam core pieces.
• Students will draw background and mount their king or queen.
Assessment/Evaluation:
Skill Development, Individual Participation, Reflection for Error Correction
Curriculum Integration:
Math – 3-dimensional, Social Studies – other cultures, Language Arts – fantasy characters
Reflection/Refinements:
Students’ work will be kept for display in the school.
