5th Grade Visual Arts Lesson (by date, oldest first)

As time moves on, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The questions worksheet ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what the quote means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

Unleash the Luck of the Irish with this St. Patrick's Day Virtual Field Trip to Ireland!

Spark curiosity and ignite a love of learning with this interactive virtual field trip to Ireland, designed to engage students of all ages. This immersive experience goes beyond shamrocks and leprechauns, offering a deep dive into the rich history and traditions behind St. Patrick's Day.

Here's what makes this virtual adventure stand out:

• Explore Iconic Landmarks: Virtually travel across Ireland, visiting famous sites like Dublin's bustling streets and the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher.
• Interactive Learning: Engage with captivating virtual tours that bring Irish culture to life.
• Challenge & Grow: Test your knowledge with thought-provoking comprehension questions that encourage critical thinking skills.
• Unforgettable Experience: Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of St. Patrick's Day celebrations like never before.

Benefits for Students:

• Deeper Understanding of St. Patrick's Day: Move beyond the green and explore the history and cultural significance of the holiday.
• Enhanced Geography & History Knowledge: Virtually travel to Ireland and learn about its captivating history and landmarks.
• Critical Thinking Boost: Answer engaging comprehension questions that challenge students to think deeply about what they've learned.
• Culturally Immersive Experience: Gain a firsthand look at Irish traditions, music, and customs.

This virtual field trip is the perfect way to:

• Supplement classroom learning about St. Patrick's Day and Irish culture.
• Offer a fun and engaging alternative to traditional classroom activities.
• Spark a love of travel and exploration in students of all ages.

So, pack your virtual bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure to the Emerald Isle! ☘️

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"Discover the fascinating world of ocean animals with our engaging learning resources! From playful dolphins to mysterious deep-sea creatures, dive into the depths of marine life. Ready to explore the wonders of the sea? What ocean animal are you most excited to learn about next?"

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Looking for a way to make studying more engaging and effective? This memory game is your secret weapon! It's not just fun and games (although it is definitely both!), this game is designed to supercharge your learning in several key areas:

• Memory Retention: Say goodbye to rote memorization! This game strengthens your ability to remember information, making those facts and figures stick for the long haul.
• Concentration Power: Sharpen your focus and concentration skills. The game trains your brain to filter out distractions and hone in on the task at hand, making studying sessions more productive.
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But wait, there's more! This memory game is perfect for all types of learners, regardless of age or learning style. Whether you're a visual learner, auditory learner, or kinesthetic learner, this game will help you learn and retain information in a way that works for you.

So ditch the boring flashcards and textbooks, and get ready to experience learning in a whole new way! This memory game is the perfect tool for students of all ages who want to:

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The "Can you guess the Career" activity is a fun and interactive experience designed to engage and educate students in grades 3-5. This activity aims to help young learners explore various career options while improving their critical

thinking and decision-making skills. By participating in this engaging activity, students will develop a better understanding of different professions and their roles in the real world. By guessing different careers, students will not only broaden their knowledge but also gain insights into the skills and qualifications required for various professions.

This activity can inspire students to think about their future career paths and instill motivation to excel academically. Additionally, it encourages creativity and imagination as students envision themselves in different professional roles. The benefits of participating in "Can you guess the Career" are immense. First, it encourages curiosity and exploration, fostering a love for learning. Students will gain exposure to a wide range of careers, helping them make informed decisions when choosing their own paths later on. Furthermore, this activity promotes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities as students analyze clues and make educated guesses about each profession.

"Can you guess the Career" is an exciting and educational experience for students in grades 3-5. It offers a unique opportunity for young learners to expand their knowledge about different professions while enhancing vital skills necessary for their future success. Join in this engaging activity and unlock the doors to a world of possibilities!

Discover an engaging Idioms Lesson Plan designed for Language Arts teachers to help students understand and interpret idioms, figurative language, and nuanced meanings. This comprehensive plan aligns with Common Core Standards RI & RL, focusing on word relationships and figurative expressions in academic and content-specific contexts.

Lesson Objectives

• Define "idiom" and distinguish its figurative meaning from the literal.
• Identify idioms in literature, specifically through a read-aloud activity using "More Parts" by Tedd Arnold.
• Translate idioms into their real meanings and differentiate literal vs. figurative interpretations.
• Foster creativity by having students illustrate both the literal and figurative meanings of idioms.

Materials

• "More Parts" by Tedd Arnold (Read-Aloud Text) (Video clickable link included)
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Idiom Drawing Handouts (included)

Procedure

1. Introduction: Engage students by asking if they've heard of idioms. Define idioms as phrases where the meaning isn't literal but understood as a whole.
2. Examples: Discuss common idioms like "It's raining cats and dogs" and explain their figurative meanings.
3. Read-Aloud Activity: Use "More Parts" to highlight idioms in a humorous context. Discuss the meaning behind idioms like "I'll bet that broke your heart" or "He nearly jumped out of his skin."
4. Class Collaboration: Brainstorm a list of idioms students know, compiling them into a classroom chart.
5. Creative Closure: Have students pick a favorite idiom, illustrate its literal and figurative meanings, and present their work.

Assessment and Student Outcomes Students will:

• Demonstrate their understanding of idioms by identifying, explaining, and illustrating them.
• Enhance critical thinking and creativity by interpreting and visualizing idiomatic phrases.
• Build a broader vocabulary and comprehension of figurative language.

This idiom-focused lesson plan combines literacy skills, creativity, and fun to deepen students' understanding of figurative language and enrich their communication skills.

You may also be interested in: Comprehensive Figurative Language Lesson Plan Bundle

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Unleash a Pot of Gold Learning with the St. Patrick's Day Mega Bundle!

Engage students in a fun and festive way this St. Patrick's Day with our comprehensive mega bundle! Packed with interactive resources, this bundle is perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers looking to add some educational excitement to their March celebrations.

Here's what you'll find inside:

• Captivating Google Slides presentations: Introduce students to the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day with visually appealing and informative slides.
• Engaging worksheets: Reinforce learning with a variety of activities that cater to different age groups and learning styles. From puzzles and quizzes to creative writing prompts, these worksheets will keep students entertained while they learn.
• Fun coloring pages: Unleash students' creativity with festive St. Patrick's Day coloring pages featuring classic symbols like leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold.

Benefits for Students:

• Makes learning fun: St. Patrick's Day themed activities make educational content more engaging and enjoyable.
• Boosts knowledge: Students will gain a deeper understanding of Irish culture and traditions.
• Improves comprehension: Interactive exercises help solidify learning and improve information retention.
• Sparks creativity: Coloring pages and creative writing prompts allow students to express themselves artistically.

Grab your St. Patrick's Day Mega Bundle today and watch your students' learning take a lucky leap! ☘️

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A week of engaging and comprehensive learning with this Figurative Language Bundle Lesson Plan! Perfect for 4 grade and up, this bundle includes five lesson plans for a full week, interactive worksheets, and videos designed to enhance students’ understanding of figurative language concepts.

Key Features of the Figurative Language Bundle:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Explore key elements of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, idioms, and more.
• Interactive Learning: Students will stay engaged with dynamic worksheets, thought-provoking activities, and multimedia content that bring figurative language to life.
• Structured Weekly Plan: Each day focuses on a specific aspect of figurative language, building skills progressively throughout the week.
• Multimedia Support: Includes curated videos to visually explain concepts, making lessons accessible and engaging for different learning styles.

What’s Included:

1. Lesson Plans: Five detailed plans, each with clear objectives, standards alignment, and step-by-step instructions.
2. Interactive Worksheets: Fun and challenging exercises that reinforce figurative language concepts with practical examples.
3. Videos: Handpicked videos that break down abstract concepts into easy-to-understand visuals.

How It Works:

• Start the week with an introduction to figurative language and its importance in communication and writing.
• Dive deeper each day, focusing on specific types like similes, metaphors, and idioms with tailored activities and group discussions.
• Use videos and worksheets to supplement instruction, ensuring students grasp the nuances of figurative language.
• End the week with a summative activity or assessment that allows students to apply their knowledge creatively.

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• Language arts teachers looking for ready-to-use, standards-aligned lesson plans.
• Students who benefit from a mix of traditional and multimedia resources.
• Educators aiming to make figurative language fun, interactive, and memorable.

Elevate your teaching and foster a deeper understanding of figurative language with this all-in-one lesson bundle!

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Pumpkin Drawing is the first art lesson I teach each year so the finished drawings will be ready for parents to view during back to school night and will be ready for Halloween too. It is also a simple lesson to teach students basic coloring skills.

Materials include two lesson plans (one for oil pastel/crayon drawing and one for Chinese traditional painting), teacher step by step samples, teacher finished samples, and student finished samples.

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Science Word Search: Pumpkins

Arts and Crafts: Pumpkin Drawing

Science Project: Plant Unit

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Are you ready to elevate your students' drawings from ordinary to extraordinary? Introducing our Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Art Shading Worksheets a transformative journey designed to empower students to add depth, dimension, and realism to their artwork through effective shading techniques. Enhance your art curriculum and unlock the full potential of your budding artists with these essential skill-building Art Shading Worksheets. This student-tested activity not only teaches shading but also introduces students to the renowned artist Jeff Koons.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 3|5 - 45-minute elementary art lesson

- 48 slides - A Presentation on Jeff Koons' Art: Shading and Blending Techniques

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- Objectives

- Rubrics

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Are you ready to elevate your art curriculum with an elementary art project unit that combines whimsy, sculpture, and hands-on creativity? Introducing our Elementary art project unit Famous artist Jeff Koons sculpture and shading— an engaging and dynamic art project unit that will delight students.

Watch as students immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Jeff Koons's sculptures, learning essential techniques such as shading, and molding. As they manipulate the material, they develop fine motor skills and spatial awareness while understanding three-dimensional art forms more deeply.

In this lesson, students will explore the technique of shading in art. They will learn how to shade to add depth and dimension to their artwork through guided practice and hands-on activity. By the end of the lesson, students will have a solid understanding of shading and how to apply it effectively in their own art.

Unlock the potential of your students' creativity today with this student-tested art project unit get started with our Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Sculpture and prepare to be amazed by the masterpieces that emerge.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 6 - 45-minute lesson

- 57 slides - Scripted Slideshow with project guide

- 6 worksheets

- 7 extra printables: posters, awards, and frames

- project rubric and objectives

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary and concepts; Jeff Koons life and work overview; contemporary art.

- Fine motor skills

- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

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This student-tested game teaches colors in a fun way. In this set of one game, google slides and award students discover Piet Mondrian's work and learn or review primary and secondary colors.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 45-minute lesson

- 2 options the play the game

- A presentation on the work of Piet Mondrian

- Background information on Piet Mondrian

- Awards and medals

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

- Teamwork skills

Student-tested activities about the artist Jeff Koons and his famous balloon dog as well as art vocabulary, sculpture, and shading.

POSTERS:

• 2 awards - A4 and A5 size
• 2 posters
• 1 background pattern
• 2 frames

SHADING LESSON:

• Teacher’s guide for a 3|5 - 45-minute lesson
• 48 slides - A Presentation on Jeff Koons' Art: Shading and Blending Techniques
• Scripted Slideshow with alesson guide
• 9 worksheet
• Objectives
• Rubrics

BACKGROUND AND FOREGROUND LESSON

• Comprehensive teacher’s guide for two 45-minute lessons
• 1 worksheet
• 4 options for the background activity
• rubrics
• 1 coloring page
• 1 balloon dog frame
• 11 slides presentation covering Jeff Koons' works and essential art vocabulary

This student-tested activity teaches about Mondrian's abstract art as well as about the artist Mondrian and art vocabulary.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for 3 - 45-minute lesson

- 4 worksheets

- 2 Mondrian frames

- A presentation on the work of Piet Mondrian

- Background information on Piet Mondrian

- 2 posters

- 2 options the play the tetris game

- Awards and medals

Skills Developed in this lesson:

- Learn art vocabulary; Mondrian life and work; abstract art.

- Fine motor skills

- Learn art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

- Teamwork skills

This creative Underwater Perspective Walkway: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen.

For this assignment, I asked students to make an Underwater Perspective Walkway, celebrating the joy of 1-point perspective and sea life. Students brainstorm their ideas in a sketchbook and learn how to draw in 1-point perspective (step-by-step demonstrations). Measurements w/ rulers and yardsticks are learned. A compass is used for the curves. Students take the sketch to Final Copy paper and outline important features. Materials will be mainly colored pencils and transparent watercolor blue wash paints. This is a 3-5-day assignment.

I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!

This creative Bird’s Eye View Perspective Unit: 3D Forms OR City Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to choose a Perspective artwork to complete: the 3D Forms artwork OR the City Scene artwork. Students used a ruler for most of this assignment and learned perspective drawing. Students worked with value or details in their artworks. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fish Aquarium Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I made 4 unique pre-cut fish aquarium stencils that students could choose from and trace on large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas for the background, and what the Fish Aquarium could be sitting on. Students were given lots of fish/aquarium life photos as a resource to draw from. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Lily Pond Scene, Monet-inspired was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use 18 x 24 white paper for this unit, since this will be a rather large artwork. This unit should last 4-(50 minute) class periods. I allowed the use of crayon for everything except the lily pond. I allowed the use of watercolor paint for the lily pond. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Underwater Perspective Walkway: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen.

For this assignment, I asked students to make an Underwater Perspective Walkway, celebrating the joy of 1-point perspective and sea life. Students brainstorm their ideas in a sketchbook and learn how to draw in 1-point perspective (step-by-step demonstrations). Measurements w/ rulers and yardsticks are learned. A compass is used for the curves. Students take the sketch to Final Copy paper and outline important features. Materials will be mainly colored pencils and transparent watercolor blue wash paints. This is a 3-5-day assignment.

I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!

This creative Bird’s Eye View Perspective Unit: 3D Forms OR City Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to choose a Perspective artwork to complete: the 3D Forms artwork OR the City Scene artwork. Students used a ruler for most of this assignment and learned perspective drawing. Students worked with value or details in their artworks. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.