This LIGHT in ART unit for First and Second Grade includes:
• Art lessons about famous artists and artworks
• Elements of Art worksheets
• Light and Dark coloring activities
• A final Light Catcher art project
• Extra drawing and coloring pages
o Perfect for Grade 1 and 2 teachers looking to explore Science subjects through Art and include more creativity across the curriculum.

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a Science Unit. It is an Art Unit that can be used in Science class or taught as a stand-alone unit of Art.

FOR STUDENTS
LIGHT in ART UNIT 4 Lessons (7 pages in color and b/w)
o Famous Artists and Artworks: Stained glass windows by
Marc Chagall and Romare Bearden
o Elements of Art: Value
o Art Activities: Light and Dark colors
o Art Project: Light Catcher
o Art Review and Reflection
o Pages can be printed and stapled together like a book or distributed individually during each lesson. All pages are available in color, b/w (black and white), and in the Unit Presentation.

TEMPLATES: (4 pages in b/w)
• Four shapes to choose from.

CLASSROOM RESOURCES
Extra materials (poster, flashcards, presentation) are included to support differentiated instruction and meet the special needs of each student.

ELEMENTS of ART FLASHCARDS (3 pages, 6 flashcards, in color)
• Value, light colors, dark colors, stained glass window, transparent, translucent
• Can be printed and used as flashcards or for creating a word wall.

SEE, THINK, WONDER POSTER (in color and b/w)
• Encourage students to observe and analyze a work of art.
• Promote creative and critical thinking skills.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (17 slides)
• Includes all the pages in this unit to project on an interactive whiteboard in full color.
• Each artwork is enlarged for easy viewing.
• Each step of the art project is enlarged to help students focus on the step-by-step art-making process.
• Can be easily uploaded to Google Slides.

TEACHER RESOURCES
TEACHER NOTES (12 pages)
• Includes: List of Materials, Art standards and objectives, Science connections, Key Vocabulary Teaching Tips, and Step by Step Suggestions.
• The easy 'print and teach" design is perfect for ALL teachers at ANY level of art experience.

••••• LIGHT in ART Unit •••••
Lesson 1: Artworks and Elements of Art
• Students will observe details of stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall and Romare Bearden.
• Students learn about value, the lightness and darkness of a color.
Lesson 2: Light and Dark
• Students color stained glass window designs with light and dark colors.
Lesson 3: Sun Catcher
• Students use translucent materials to create a paper light catcher.
Lesson 4: Review and Reflection
• Students review key art vocabulary and concepts and reflect on the art-making process.

How you can use this resource:
• In Science class to preview, review, or extend basic Science vocabulary and concepts OR In Art class as a stand-alone art lesson to teach new art vocabulary and techniques.
• You can use it in whole class OR small groups OR centers.
• Class time may vary from 3 to 5 hours to complete the unit.
Some options may include:
- 4 weeks with one hour of Art a week
- 1 week with one Art lesson a day.

This unit can also be used for:
o After School Enrichment
o Summer School activities
o ESL support
o Substitutes
o Can be adapted for Spring or Winter holidays

The complete number of pages and slides:
7 Lesson pages (color and B/W), 6 Flashcards (color), 4 Templates, 12 Teacher Notes pages (color), 1 See, Think, Wonder Poster (color and B/W), 17-Slide PowerPoint Presentation (color)

CREATIVITY across THE CURRICULUM
This Physical Science and Arts integration resource covers National Art Standards and supports the Science Study of Energy and Matter by highlighting important Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and State Science standards (NSES):

NGSS " Waves and Application Technology
1-PS4-3 - Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light. Examples of materials could include those that are transparent (such as clear plastic), translucent (such as wax paper), opaque (such as cardboard), and reflective (such as a mirror).
NGSS - Matter and its Interactions
2-PS1-1 - Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. Observations could include color, texture, hardness, and flexibility.
2-PS1-2 - Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose. Examples of properties could include, strength, flexibility, hardness, texture, and absorbency.

TEKS " Matter and Energy
SCI.1.5.A - The student knows that objects have properties and patterns. The student is expected to: classify objects by observable properties such as larger and smaller, heavier and lighter, shape, color, and texture.
SCI.2.5.C - The student knows that matter has physical properties and those properties determine how it is described, classified, changed, and used. The student is expected to: demonstrate that things can be done to materials such as cutting, folding, sanding, and melting to change their physical properties.
TEKS -Force, Motion, and Energy
SCI.1.6.A -The student knows that force, motion, and energy are related and are a part of everyday life. The student is expected to: identify and discuss how different forms of energy such as light, thermal, and sound are important to everyday life.
SCI.2.6.A - Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that forces cause change and energy exists in many forms. The student is expected to: investigate the effects on objects by increasing or decreasing amounts of light, heat, and sound energy such as how the color of an object appears different in dimmer light or how heat melts butter.

VA SOL " Matter
1.3.a - The student will investigate and understand that objects are made from materials that can be described by their physical properties. Key ideas include objects are made of one or more materials with different physical properties and can be used for a variety of purposes.
1.3.c - The student will investigate and understand that objects are made from materials that can be described by their physical properties. Key ideas include the type and amount of material determine how much light can pass through an object.
2.3.b - The student will investigate and understand that matter can exist in different phases. Key ideas include solids, liquids, and gases have different characteristics.

This unit is also available in Spanish

You may also be interested in:
MUSIC in ART
COMMUNICATION in ART
Or the PHYSICAL SCIENCE in ART Bundle with ALL 3 units

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER GREAT RESOURCES:
ELEMENTS of ART Posters
LIFE SCIENCE in ART Bundle
EARTH and SPACE SCIENCE in ART Bundle
Or the SCIENCE in ART Full-Year Art Curriculum Bundle