<p> There are many ways that families have fun together. Have you done some of these activities with your family? Draw or paint a picture of you and your family enjoying an activity together.</p>

<p>This collection supports learning in the Grade 4 gesture drawing and wire sculpture lessons. Activities:</p> <ul><li>Realism vs. Abstraction: students sort sculptures of the human figure into two categories (realistic or abstract). Describe the ways that some artists abstract the human figure.</li><li>Compare contrast 2D/3D: identify the shapes an artist used to portray the human figure in a gesture drawing, then identify the equivalent forms used in a sculpture. Record findings in a T-chart.</li></ul><p><br /></p>

<p>Introduction to the concept of "what is art?" Students sort images by whether they think the objects are artworks or not. For the purpose of this discussion, a photograph per se is not categorized as art; it is an image of a plant, animal, toy, sculpture, etc. </p>

<p><em>How does the design of a museum . . . </em></p> <ul><li>reflect the time in which it was built?</li><li>reflect its purpose?</li><li>reflect the values of society?</li><li> fit in (or not) with the surrounding community? </li></ul><p><em>How does the interior design affect the way people experience the space?</em></p>

<p>Compare similarities and differences among types of birds. </p><p>Analyze bird sculptures: what shapes/forms help represent the body, head, neck, beak, or wings? Which type of bird would you like to sculpt in clay?</p>

<p>Baskets can be both functional and decorative. Choose an image and make guesses based on what you see:</p> <ul><li>What materials were used to make the basket?</li><li>What do you think it was used for?</li><li>What process did the artist use to make the basket?</li><li>Where do you think the basket is from?</li></ul><p>Check the info tab to learn more.<br /></p>

<p>The theme of TIME can be explored in art using key concepts throughout the semester or year. Explore various concepts related to the idea of TIME by playing the Connections Card Game. The mind maps made after playing the game can be used as a reference throughout the course. </p> <p>Teacher Preparation:</p> <ul><li>Download and print images on card stock (resource attached to this collection). Create multiple sets for small groups to play the game.</li><li>Print Key Concept Cards (resource attached to this collection)</li></ul><p>Student Activity:</p> <ul><li>Take turns choosing a card and connecting it to a key concept by placing it near an appropriate Concept Card. </li><li>Defend choice with evidence in the image.</li><li>After all cards have been played, students make inferences about how people experience, measure or represent time. </li><li><span></span> Small groups collaborate to draw a mind map to illustrate their ideas. </li><li>Present maps in a "Carousel Interview." One group member stays with the mind map to answer questions; other group members visit tables to explore mind maps and ask questions.</li><li>Return to original group. Encapsulate overarching ideas and record them on your group's mind map.</li></ul>

<p>Examples of embroidery depicting plants. Supports primary grade stichery lesson.</p>