1. Topic-
Shapes and Symbolism
 
2. Content-
Exercising individual expression through the use of shapes and symbols.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1. Be able to beak down an object into basic shapes
2. Recognize meaning in simple shapes
3. Create a design that reflects their individuality using shapes and simple images.
 
4. Objectives-
1. Students will learn that shapes are significant to art.
2. Students will practice expressing themselves through flag design.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Scratch Paper, Pencil, Ruler, Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

Art is about expressing yourself! One way we can do that is by using shapes and assigning meanings to simple shapes.
 

B. Development-

1. Review of basic shapes (triangle, square, circle, and rectangle). brainstorming special shapes (star, oval, octagon/ stop sign..)
2. Demonstration of dissecting a common object into basic shapes. For instance, a coffee cup can be broke down into 3 basic shapes: ellipse/ flat circle, and square, and a semicircle.
3. Discussion about the American flag. Recognizing the different shapes and what they mean for example ; How many stars are on the American flag? Why are there 50 stars on the American flag?
4. Inform the students that they will be designing their own personal flags
 

C. Practice-

1. While discussing basic shapes, student practice drawing them on their scratch paper.
2. After the teacher's demonstration of the coffee cup's shapes, the students practice drawing the cup while breaking down the object into different shapes on their scratch paper.
3. After instructed to do so, the students start designing their own flags using a sheet of card stock (regular paper would work to). They may use a ruler to help them make their designs. They may then use crayons, makers, or colored pencils to add to their flags.
 

D. Independent Practice-

1. Students worked on their flags by themselves.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

1. No accommodations were necessary for this particular class.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1. When students had finished with their flags, I asked them to write the reasons why they used certain colors, images on their flags.
 

G. Closure-

1. To sum up the lesson we took a picture of everyone and their flags.
 
7. Teacher Reflection-
The students did well with the lesson and activity. They already had a basic understanding of shapes. They enjoyed having freedom to draw whatever they wanted on their flags. Most students included a peace sign in their design because it was used as an example in the lesson. Each flag was unique and reflected each child's personality!
 

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