4th grade art thematic unit plans

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

End of Year Art Class activities to allow ELEMENTARY students to reflect on the year, plan for the summer or their break, to set goals for next year's art class, to complete drawing prompts, to create a zen doodle,, to get to know their peers better, to draw and be creative (selfies! social media artists!), and to write a letter to give advice to future art students. This is a great way to summarize the year for ELEMENTARY students in an art classroom and have them thinking about the next year t

Subjects:

End of Year, Visual Arts

Grades:

2nd - 5th

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Also included in: End of the Year, Art Classroom Activity Bundle

College Bound Kids {writing and craftivity pack}

Created by

Good Enough Teacher

This packet is very versatile and has pages for all students kindergarten through 6th grade. Makes a great thematic unit to work on at the end of the year, or anytime you want to motivate your kids and get them thinking about college now! Pages include: * college application * college research page * vocational / trade school research page * College K-W-L * Create a mascot * If I were a college student – graphic organizer & writing pages * I would make a great college student because… - g

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Other (Arts), Writing

Grades:

PreK - 6th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Principles of Design Lessons: Art Unit Bundle, Activities, Worksheets,

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This is a Principles of Design Art Unit Bundle. This full art unit BUNDLE will teach students about ALL the Principles of Design: Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern & Repetition, Proportion, Rhythm, and Unity & Variety.INCLUDED: EACH ART UNIT will teach students about each Principle of Design through a video presentation, informational handouts, a mini art challenge, and 3 FULL Art Project Tutorials (a total of 24 art projects in this bundle!!!!) (step-by-step slides to make

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Grades:

4th - 7th

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Everything Elements of Art, Art Lessons, Projects & Resource Bundle

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This bundle includes EVERYTHING you will need to teach the Elements of Art and includes all the Elements of Art Resources in my store. There are coloring pages, individual lessons, and art units that teach the Elements of Art: Line, Color, Value, Shape, Form, Texture, and Space!This is a great way to have your year planned! Click and DONE! Elements of Art Lessons that you can come back to again and again without ever planning for them ever again! THIS IS A BUNDLE! Do not buy them individually if

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Grades:

4th - 7th

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Ancient History, Problem Solving, Visual Arts

ANCIENT EGYPT - A UNIT TO TURN YOUR CLASSROOM INTO A MUSEUM

Created by

Education Contessa

MEETS VIRGINIA SOLS FOR ANCIENT EGYPT PROJECT BASED LEARNING! This packet will give you everything you need to make teaching Egypt a fantastic experience! I have made museums with my students and it is just amazing to see the end result! All you need are about a dozen books about Egypt from the library for reference. Spend a couple days introducing concepts and then divide the class up by "Museum Rooms" and projects and let the invest

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Grades:

2nd - 6th

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Projects, Thematic Unit Plans

Elements of Art & Principles of Design Digital BUNDLE, Distance Learning

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A wonderful introduction to the 7 Elements of Art: Color, Value, Line, Shape, Form, Space, and Texture AND Principles of Design: Balance, Emphasis, Contrast, Proportion, Rhythm, Movement, Pattern & Repetition, and Unity & Variety! THIS IS A BUNDLE! Do not buy them individually if you've purchased this bundle.These booklets can be offered to your students as a printed booklet, a Powerpoint, or a Google Slides document, includes an introduction to each of the Principles of Design & Ele

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Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Character Education, Critical Thinking, Visual Arts

Growth Mindset lessons using The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds

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Growth Mindset in Action

When you are teaching students about growth mindset, I believe it is vital to use stories they can relate to. If they are seeing other characters showing both a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, they will be more likely to understand what each look like. This is a packet of Growth Mindset lessons which use the three books from Peter H. Reynolds collectively called the Creatrilogy. You will need to purchase these books or be able to borrow them to teach these lessons. Each book has wonderful

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Grades:

K - 5th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Handouts

Carnivore, Herbivore, & Omnivore Craftivities and Activities

Created by

2crazyteachers

This product contains many craftivites and activities to help strengthen your students' understanding about carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores in a fun, hands-on way. The craftivites, which show different types of teeth, will help your students understand the differences between the three groups and why they have the teeth they do. Use the activities and craftivities to make science fun for your students!This product includes:*Alligator patterns and instructions*Bear patterns and instruction

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Science, Writing

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

Football Player and Cheerleader Homecoming Crafts and Class Books

Created by

Little Kinder Bears

Great craft for Homecoming Week and celebrating your favorite team!Football season is here and these two crafts are perfect for Fall when schools are celebrating homecoming and football games.These sweet crafts will be perfect and look great on your bulletin boards and in your school hallways. Kids love getting into the school spirit!! Create these sweet crafts in your schools colors!Two class books are included with these crafts: "Cheerleaders are..." and "Football Players are..."Included wi

Subjects:

Autumn, Visual Arts

Grades:

PreK - 4th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Fall Football and Homecoming Craft Bundle

Vincent van Gogh Coloring Pages

Created by

Smart Kids Worksheets

Your students will love these high quality coloring pages. This pack includes 8 of van Gogh’s most famous works. They include: Fishing Boats on the Beach Olive Trees Starry Night Starry Night Over the Rhone The Bedroom The Langlois Bridge The Night Café Wheat Field with Cypresses -Keith & Anastassia Smart Kids Worksheets For a detailed, hands-on van Gogh learning pack, visit: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vincent-van-Gogh-for-Kids-1064035

Subjects:

Art History, Arts & Music, Other (Arts)

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

Pablo Picasso Coloring Pages

Created by

Smart Kids Worksheets

Anyone can be Picasso with these coloring pages! These are a great introduction to Picasso and art. Students will see Picasso’s style in a way they can relate to and create his masterpieces themselves. You will be astonished at the little nuances even the youngest learners pick up from doing these. This pack includes 7 of Picasso’s artwork: Dora Maar au Chat Girl before a Mirror Girl on a Pillow Portrait of Dora Maar Woman with a Flower The Weeping Woman Woman with Yellow Hair

Subjects:

Art History, Arts & Music

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula, Printables

Elements of Art, Art Projects, Activities & Lessons: Art Unit Bundle

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This is an Elements of Art: Art Unit Bundle. This full art unit BUNDLE will teach students about ALL the Elements of Art: Color, Value, Line, Shape & Form, Texture, and Space.INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE: EACH ART UNIT will teach students about each Element of Art through a video presentation, informational handouts, a mini art challenge, and 3 FULL Art Project Tutorials (a total of 18 art projects in this bundle!!!!) (step-by-step slides to make your teaching a breeze! They even include lesson p

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Grades:

4th - 7th

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Principles of Design Movement Art Lessons, Activities, Worksheets, Art Projects

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Art History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts

Principles of Design Art Projects & Lessons! This is a Principles of Design: MOVEMENT - Art Unit! This full art unit will teach students about the Principle of Design: Movement through a video presentation, informational handouts, a mini art challenge, and 3 FULL Art Project Tutorials (step-by-step slides to make your teaching a breeze! They even include lesson plans, rubrics, assessment, and bulletin board display signs). Students will learn and apply MOVEMENT, a Principle of Design throu

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Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Principles of Design Lessons: Art Unit Bundle, Activities, Worksheets,

Art Inspires! Sketching Techniques - Line Styles - Art Lesson Plans

Created by

Mrs Fun

You don’t have to be an art teacher to include authentic, meaningful art instruction in the classroom! Build self-esteem and creativity within your students through this fun and engaging unit. Trust me – if I can do it, ANYONE can! In this mini-unit, students will learn how to sketch using six different line styles: basic line, pointillism, contour, scribble, cross-hatch, and smudge technique. Unit includes tutorials for you to explain in simple terms each of the six different styles, sample

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Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

Dia de los Muertos Art Lesson Bundle

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Painted Paper Art

Come Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with Painted Paper Art! Dia de los Muertos Art Lesson Bundle introduces students to the colorful world of this happy celebration honoring deceased relatives. Children will learn about the traditional celebration that is common in Mexico and parts of the United States. Key projects are mixed media Calacas (Skeleton) Vignettes, Frida Kahlo’s Still-Lifes using air-dry clay, Mariachi Band Guitars, Marigold Still-Life Collage, and Mexican Serape Blankets. Students w

Subjects:

Art History, Visual Arts

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Football Goal | Homecoming | Fall Craft

Created by

Little Kinder Bears

Homecoming Week Football Goal!This football goal is perfect for Fall when schools are celebrating homecoming football games. This craft can be made two ways: 1. Large football Goal just piece it together. 2. Small version kids glue it onto a piece of construction paper. Either way it will look great on your bulletin boards and in your school hallways. Kids love getting into the school spirit!! Included with this craft:All pattern pieces with detailed edges and withoutPicture of all versions o

Subjects:

Autumn, Visual Arts

Grades:

PreK - 4th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Fall Football and Homecoming Craft Bundle

Visual Art Curriculum Elementary

Created by

I'm Art Smart

This is a K-5 Visual Art Curriculum that gives you "I Can" Statements, Fundamental Learning Targets, Teaching Strategies, Essential Questions, Enduring Understandings, Possible Materials and it aligns with the new National Core Art Standards. This works well for both DBAE teachers and Choice Based teachers. Using the structure and the framework provided you are able to creatively teach what you see fit. Blank Planning and Calendar pages are included so you can plan. Please be sure to check out t

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Other (Arts), Visual Arts

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Thematic Unit Plans, Outlines

K-5 Art Curriculum -- Detailed Map, Full Year Including National Standards

Created by

smART resources by Leigha Kilmer

Over 75 pages!Big Ideas, Essential Questions, Competencies, Vocabulary, etc...If your head is spinning and you've no clue where to begin, then start right here. This is an original contemporary art curriculum for K-5 grades. This is an editable file, so you may adjust accordingly in Microsoft Word, with a PDF for your convenience as well. I have included big ideas with resources listed, ways to incorporate technology, suggested activities, and assessment options. If you follow this curriculum, y

Subjects:

Art History, Arts & Music

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, For Principals & Administrators

Distance Learning Art Activities, Elementary Art Lessons Bundle

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34 Art Projects that are engaging for students and some that are influenced by the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to use for Distance Learning to allow for Learning at Home during unexpected school closures, emergencies, absences, home schooling, or use them for maternity leaves or for Art Subs (place in your sub tub and be prepared always!). These 34 art projects are designed to engage students with fun ideas that will allow them to use any mediums and any materials. If you can make a

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Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Art History, Literature, Visual Arts

Whole Year Art Curriculum Framework - K-8

Created by

The Okayest Art Teacher

This roadmap for a fantastic art year is all you need for your kindergarten through eighth grade art classes. Broken down into primary and secondary bands, each month provides an artist, element or principle to focus on, discussion questions, lesson ideas, and literature to pair with your lessons.

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Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

Principles of Design Introduction Digital & Print Art Lessons, Activities

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A wonderful introduction to the Principles of Design: Balance, Emphasis, Contrast, Proportion, Rhythm, Movement, Pattern & Repetition, and Unity & Variety! This booklet, that can be offered to your students as a printed booklet, a Powerpoint, or a Google Slides document, includes an introduction to each of the Principles of Design, as well, an Art Project tutorial for each Principle that allows students to CHOOSE which mediums they want to use!Lots of room for student choice, experimenta

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Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Professional Documents

Also included in: Remote Learning Art Lessons, ART RESOURCE Bundle

Elementary Art Curriculum Maps | Kindergarten - Grade 5 | and Supply Guide

Created by

Studio Smart

Writing a curriculum from scratch can take hours, days or even weeks. Save yourself valuable time with this comprehensive September to June guide for a well-rounded kindergarten through 5th grade visual art program. This resource does all that work for you arranged in four columns: Content, Skills, Assessments and Standards. Please note the aligned standards are based on the US National Core Arts Standards.The assessment section includes suggested 2D and 3D projects, many of which are inspired

Subjects:

Visual Arts

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

All About Paleontologists

Created by

Kinder Ways

This is a great craftivity to do with your kiddos during your Dinosaur Unit! This craft is simple to make and the kids will love learning all about Paleontologists! Can be used however you would like. Enjoy! This product fits other purposes as well: -Safari Unit -Zoologists Unit (All About Animals) -Fossils Unit -Rain-forest Unit -Etc.

Subjects:

General Science, Other (Arts), Other (ELA)

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

Elements of Art LINE Art Lessons, Activities, Worksheets, Art Project Unit

Created by

Art History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts

Create Elements of Art Projects with these art lessons! This is an Element of Art: LINE - Art Unit! This full art unit will teach students about the Element of Art: Line, through a video presentation, informational handouts, a mini art challenge, and 3 FULL Art Project Tutorials (step-by-step slides to make your teaching a breeze! They even include lesson plans, rubrics, assessment, and bulletin board display signs). Create fun artworks inspired by the Elements of Art with your students! Teach

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Grades:

4th - 7th

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