Details
Pages
42 Pages
Subject
Arts & Music, Science, Visual Arts
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
1st, 2nd
Resource Type
Activities, Lesson Plans, Worksheets
Standard
Not standard specific
Description
This SUN and MOON in ART unit for First and Second Grade includes:
• Art lessons about famous artists and artworks
• Elements of Art worksheets
• How to draw patterns
• A final Sun and Moon 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
The SUN and MOON in ART UNIT - 4 Lessons (7 pages in color and b/w)
• Famous Artist and Artworks: Sun Mosaic, Aztec Sun Stone, Nebra Sky Disk.
• Elements of Art: Warm and cool colors
• Art Activities: Completing patterns
• Art Project: Double-sided Sun and moon disk
• 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, big and small, in b/w)
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)
• Warm colors, cool colors, lines, shapes, patterns, materials
• 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 (16 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 (11 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.
····· The SUN and MOON in ART Unit ·····
Lesson 1: Artworks and Elements of Art
• Students observe and analyze: Sun Mosaic, Aztec Sun Stone, Nebra Sky Disk.
• Students learn about warm colors, cool colors, and patterns.
Lesson 2: Sky Patterns
• Students observe and complete patterns with sky-related images.
Lesson 3: Day and Night Disk
• Students use warm and cool colors and patterns to create a double-sided Sun and moon disk.
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
The complete number of pages and slides:
7 Lesson pages (color and B/W), 6 Flashcards (color), 4 Templates, 11 Teacher Notes pages (color), 1 See, Think, Wonder Poster (color and B/W), 16-Slide PowerPoint Presentation (color)
CREATIVITY across THE CURRICULUM
This Earth and Space Science and Arts integration resource covers National Art Standards and supports the Science Study of the Sun, moon, and night sky by highlighting important Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and State Science standards (NSES):
NGSS - Earth's Place in the Universe
1-ESS1-1 - Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
TEKS " Earth and Space
SCI.1.8.B - The student knows that the natural world includes the air around us and objects in the sky. The student is expected to: observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky such as the Moon and stars, including the Sun.
SCI.2.8.C - The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky. The student is expected to: observe, describe, and record patterns of objects in the sky, including the appearance of the Moon.
VA SOL " Earth and Space Systems
1.6.a - The student will investigate and understand that there is a relationship between the sun and Earth. Key ideas include the sun is the source of energy and light that warms the Earth's land, air, and water.
1.6.b - The student will investigate and understand that there is a relationship between the sun and Earth. Key ideas include the sun's relative position changes in the Earth's sky throughout the day.
This unit is also available in Spanish
You may also be interested in:
SEASONS in ART
RECYCLING in ART
Or the EARTH and SPACE SCIENCE in ART Bundle with ALL 3 units
CHECK OUT THESE OTHER GREAT RESOURCES:
ELEMENTS of ART Posters
LIFE SCIENCE in ART Bundle
PHYSICAL SCIENCE in ART Bundle
Or the SCIENCE in ART Full-Year Art Curriculum Bundle
• Art lessons about famous artists and artworks
• Elements of Art worksheets
• How to draw patterns
• A final Sun and Moon 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
The SUN and MOON in ART UNIT - 4 Lessons (7 pages in color and b/w)
• Famous Artist and Artworks: Sun Mosaic, Aztec Sun Stone, Nebra Sky Disk.
• Elements of Art: Warm and cool colors
• Art Activities: Completing patterns
• Art Project: Double-sided Sun and moon disk
• 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, big and small, in b/w)
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)
• Warm colors, cool colors, lines, shapes, patterns, materials
• 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 (16 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 (11 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.
····· The SUN and MOON in ART Unit ·····
Lesson 1: Artworks and Elements of Art
• Students observe and analyze: Sun Mosaic, Aztec Sun Stone, Nebra Sky Disk.
• Students learn about warm colors, cool colors, and patterns.
Lesson 2: Sky Patterns
• Students observe and complete patterns with sky-related images.
Lesson 3: Day and Night Disk
• Students use warm and cool colors and patterns to create a double-sided Sun and moon disk.
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
The complete number of pages and slides:
7 Lesson pages (color and B/W), 6 Flashcards (color), 4 Templates, 11 Teacher Notes pages (color), 1 See, Think, Wonder Poster (color and B/W), 16-Slide PowerPoint Presentation (color)
CREATIVITY across THE CURRICULUM
This Earth and Space Science and Arts integration resource covers National Art Standards and supports the Science Study of the Sun, moon, and night sky by highlighting important Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and State Science standards (NSES):
NGSS - Earth's Place in the Universe
1-ESS1-1 - Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
TEKS " Earth and Space
SCI.1.8.B - The student knows that the natural world includes the air around us and objects in the sky. The student is expected to: observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky such as the Moon and stars, including the Sun.
SCI.2.8.C - The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky. The student is expected to: observe, describe, and record patterns of objects in the sky, including the appearance of the Moon.
VA SOL " Earth and Space Systems
1.6.a - The student will investigate and understand that there is a relationship between the sun and Earth. Key ideas include the sun is the source of energy and light that warms the Earth's land, air, and water.
1.6.b - The student will investigate and understand that there is a relationship between the sun and Earth. Key ideas include the sun's relative position changes in the Earth's sky throughout the day.
This unit is also available in Spanish
You may also be interested in:
SEASONS in ART
RECYCLING in ART
Or the EARTH and SPACE SCIENCE in ART Bundle with ALL 3 units
CHECK OUT THESE OTHER GREAT RESOURCES:
ELEMENTS of ART Posters
LIFE SCIENCE in ART Bundle
PHYSICAL SCIENCE in ART Bundle
Or the SCIENCE in ART Full-Year Art Curriculum Bundle
This SUN and MOON in ART unit for First and Second Grade includes: • Art lessons about famous artists and artworks • Elements of Art worksheets • How to draw patterns • A final Sun and Moon art project •... more
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