This LIFE SCIENCE in ART Bundle for First and Second Grade includes: Animal, plants, and nature art projects Art lessons about famous artists and artworks - Franz Marc, Yayoi Kusama, and Leonardo da Vinci Elements of Art worksheets Drawing activities o Perfect for Grade 1 and 2 teachers looking to explore Science subjects through Art and include more creativity across the curriculum. PLEASE NOTE: These are NOT Science Units. They are Art Units that can be used in Science class or taught as stand-alone units of Art. FOR STUDENTS ANIMALS in ART - 4 Lessons (7 pages in color and b/w) PLANTS in ART - 4 Lessons (7 pages in color and b/w) NATURE in ART - 4 Lessons (7 pages in color and b/w) Observe and analyze famous artworks. Learn new art vocabulary and basic Elements of Art. Practice art skills and techniques with a variety of materials. Express themselves creatively with the end of unit Art Project. Reflect on the creative process and assess their own learning. 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. FLOWER GARDEN TEMPLATES: (18 differentiated templates to choose from) Templates Set A – 3 flower shapes of 3 sizes – large, medium, small Templates Set B – 3 flower shapes with extra support – large, medium, small BIRD KITE TEMPLATES: (1 ½ pages per student) 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 (14 pages, 28 flashcards, in color) Lines, shapes, and colors Can be printed and used as flashcards or for creating a word wall. ARTWORK OBSERVATION POSTER (in color and b/w) Encourage students to observe and analyze a work of art. Promote creative and critical thinking skills. POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (each unit has a 15-slide presentation) 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 (3 units of 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. ····· ANIMALS in ART Unit ····· Lesson 1: Artworks and Elements of Art Students observe and analyze three artworks by artist Franz Marc. Students learn about lines, shapes, and color. Lesson 2: Shapes in Animals Students practice drawing animals with basic shapes. Lesson 3: Animal Painting Students use crayons and watercolors to paint an animal in its habitat. Lesson 4: Review and Reflection Students review key art vocabulary and concepts and reflect on the art-making process. ····· PLANTS in ART Unit ····· Lesson 1: Artworks and Elements of Art Students observe and analyze two sculptures by artist Yayoi Kusama. Students learn about geometric/organic shapes, and primary/secondary colors. Lesson 2: Shapes in Plants Students practice drawing flowers with repeated shapes. Lesson 3: Flower Garden Students use patterns to create a large flower artwork. Lesson 4: Review and Reflection Students review key art vocabulary and concepts and reflect on the art-making process. ····· NATURE in ART Unit ····· Lesson 1: Artworks and Elements of Art Students observe and analyze two sketches and two models of Designs for Flying Machines by artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci. Students learn about shapes and symmetry. Lesson 2: Shapes in Nature Students practice completing symmetrical natural objects. Lesson 3: Bird Kite Students construct a bird kite (that really flies). Lesson 4: Review and Reflection Students review key art vocabulary and concepts and reflect on the art-making process. (All Artworks are in the Public Domain or have a Creative Commons License) 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 each unit. Some options may include: - 4 weeks with one hour of Art a week - 1 week with one Art lesson a day. These units can also be used for: o Earth Day o After School Enrichment o Summer School activities o ESL support o Substitutes The complete number of pages and slides: 21 Lesson pages (color and B/W), 19 Templates, 28 Flashcards (color), 33 Teacher Notes pages (color), 1 Poster (color and B/W), 45 Slides of PowerPoint Presentation CREATIVITY across THE CURRICULUM This Life Science and Arts integration resource covers National Art Standards and supports the Science Study of ANIMALS, PLANTS, and NATURE by highlighting important Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and State Science standards (NSES): NGSS - Inheritance and Variation of Traits 1-LS3-1 - Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents. Engineering Design K-2-ETS1-2 - Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem. From Molecules to Organisms: Structures to Processes 1-LS1-1 - Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs. NGSS - Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems 2-LS2.A - Plants depend on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around. Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity 2-LS4-1 - Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats. TEKS - Organisms and environments SCI.1.10.A - The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and processes that help them survive within their environments. The student is expected to: investigate how the external characteristics of an animal are related to where it lives, how it moves, and what it eats. SCI.1.10.B - The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and processes that help them survive within their environments. The student is expected to: identify and compare the parts of plants. SCI.2.10.A - The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and processes that help them survive within their environments. The student is expected to: observe, record, and compare how the physical characteristics and behaviors of animals help them meet their basic needs. SCI.2.10.B - The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and processes that help them survive within their environments. The student is expected to: observe, record, and compare how the physical characteristics of plants help them meet their basic needs such as stems carry water throughout the plant. Scientific investigation and reasoning SCI.1.2.C / SCI.2.2.C - The student develops abilities to ask questions and seek answers in classroom and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to: collect data and make observations using simple tools. VA SOL - Living Systems and Processes 1.4.b - The student will investigate and understand that plants have basic life needs and functional parts that allow them to survive. Key ideas include structures of plants perform specific functions. 1.5.b - The student will investigate and understand that animals, including humans, have basic life needs that allow them to survive. Key ideas include animals have different physical characteristics that perform specific functions. 2.4.b - The student will investigate and understand that plants and animals undergo a series of orderly changes as they grow and develop. Key ideas include plants have life cycles. 2.5.b - The student will investigate and understand that living things are part of a system. Key ideas include an animal’s habitat provides all of its basic needs. Scientific and Engineering Practices 1.1.e.1 / 2.1.e.1 - The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific and engineering practices by developing and using models use physical models to demonstrate simple phenomena and natural processes. You may also be interested in: ELEMENTS of ART Posters and Lessons EARTH and SPACE SCIENCE in ART Bundle PHYSICAL SCIENCE in ART Bundle And the SCIENCE in ART Bundle Full Year Curriculum Bundle with all 3 bundles