Black History Gees Bend Art Lesson Quilt Collage 2nd 3rd 4th writing activity
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Grade Levels
2nd - 5th
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSK.MD.A.2
CCSS2.MD.A.1
CCSSK.G.A.1
CCSSK.G.A.2
CCSSK.G.B.4
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
18 pages
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Artists include: Faith Ringgold, William H. Johnson, Gee Bend, Clementine Hunter, Alma Thomas, Tyree Guyton and 18 more artists.This bundle provides 16 art lessons featuring black artists using easy to understand instructions as well as simple and interesting takeaways/facts on each artist. You canPrice $24.99Original Price $52.00Save $27.01
Description
This lesson introduces your students to the history and art work of Gees Bend. Gees Bend were enslaved women from the rural, isolated community of Boykin, who began quilting in the 19th century. Your 2nd - 5th grade Students will have the opportunity to explore texture and paper craft. They will create a beautiful unique art piece inspired by Gees Bend and the techniques in this lesson offers incredible results – a great encouragement for those reluctant artists.
You can use these lessons in the following ways:
- 50 minute sub plans
- a simple design that helps to build a student’s confidence in creating art
- a unit on Gees Bend
- a lesson on collage
- a unit on Black History
- a unit on slavery
What you will find inside the lesson:
- Teacher prompts for you to read as you give the lesson making it EASY to teach!
- Glossary of art terms
- Brief discussion of each topic that is simple and easy to comprehend
- Questions to ask the students about the art
- Step by step DETAILED instructions for an art project with FULL COLOR pictures.
- INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CONFORM THIS LESSON TO COMMON CORE STANDARDS
- Art work to show as examples
- Comprehension questions Worksheet for you to extend the learning that feature key facts about each art project
- Word search and/or coloring page for fast finishers
- Worksheet where students have the opportunity to give you feedback about the projects
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Total Pages
18 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
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Last updated Feb 23rd, 2020
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSK.MD.A.2
Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
CCSS2.MD.A.1
Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.
CCSSK.G.A.1
Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
CCSSK.G.A.2
Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
CCSSK.G.B.4
Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
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