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Seasonal Pixel Art in MS Excel or Google Sheets - Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall
By Innovations in Technology
Lesson Overview
Need a fun way to introduce Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to upper elementary or middle school students? This seasonal bundle lets students learn the basics of Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets) as they create pixel art using the program. First, they'll create a quick pixel art from a given example and then they'll create their own! This bundle includes the full lesson for each season: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. These are each sold separately too, if you prefer. These are also fun lessons to use if you just need something for a one day lesson.
I've used this with 7th and 8th graders who used their free time to create even more art! I hope your students have as much fun as mine did learning Excel or Google Sheets!
Materials Required
· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
· Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
Files Included for Each Season
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Microsoft Excel project) with tutorial
· Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Google Sheets project) with tutorial
· Legends and Sample Pictures for 8 Additional Pictures
· Full Excel editable files for all pixel art projects (note: these can be opened in Google Sheets too)
Contains instructions and samples for these pixel art designs:
WINTER
Samples
1 – Winter Cap
2 – Easy Snowman
Additional Pictures
1 – Penguin
2 – Hot Chocolate
3 – Snowflakes
4 – Winter Village Scene
5 – Snowman SceneWinter
SPRING
* Daffodil
* Purple Flower
* Blue Spring Flowers
* Easter Bunny
* Easter Basket
* Pink Flower
SUMMER
Samples
1 – Watermelon
2 – Beach Umbrella
Easy
1 – Sunglasses
2 – Pail and Shovel
Additional Pictures
1 – Beach Ball
2 – Sandals
3 – Ice Cream Bar
4 – Ice Cream Cone
5 – Sandcastle
6 – Summer Sun
FALL
Example 1: Rake
Example 2: Acorn
Easy Picture 1: Smore
Easy Picture 2: Sweater
Picture 1: Bonfire
Picture 2: Hot Chocolate
Picture 3: Fall Leaf
Picture 4: Fall Sunset
Picture 5: Fall Trees
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· 1-2 (50 minute) class period(s) for each season (but your students will probably want to work on it longer!)
Each season is available separately at:
Fall: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Fall-Pixel-Art-in-MS-Excel-or-Google-Sheets-11238769
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BUNDLE it! - Perspective Art Lessons/Units (180+ pages)
By Art Shack by JB
This BUNDLE includes 180+ unique BUNDLE it! - Perspective Art Lessons/Units pages: Underwater Perspective Walkway, 2-Point Perspective City Scene, Bird's Eye View City Scene & 3-D Forms. Get students motivated and engaged in semi-difficult tasks with these eye-popping pages.
Please remember that using any of my original artworks for future commercial use is prohibited.
This is not a clipart product. This product cannot be used in any way for your own freebies or products.
This product is for personal use only and cannot be copied, redistributed or reposted by others.
If you enjoy these Perspective Art Lessons/Units, please check out my TeachShare store for more similar items.
I also have a unit for sale on Conscious Discipline, and another unit for sale on UDL & SEL.
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By Art Shack by JB
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Please remember that using any of my original artworks for future commercial use is prohibited.
This is not a clipart product. This product cannot be used in any way for your own freebies or products.
This product is for personal use only and cannot be copied, redistributed or reposted by others.
If you enjoy these Self Portrait Lessons/Units, please check out my TeachShare store for more similar items.
I also have a unit for sale on Conscious Discipline, and another unit for sale on UDL & SEL.
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By Art Shack by JB
This creative Watercolor Boat Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to brainstorm a boat/vessel that they wanted to have in the water, and water kind of body of water they wanted in their artwork. We discussed Winslow Homer, and his style of art. Students sketched their drawing and painted the larger areas first. Students painted the boat, smaller details and reflections last. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
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By Art Shack by JB
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By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative 2-Point Perspective City artwork was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I did a demo and taught the class how to use a ruler and a yardstick. Measurements and Math were a strong focus of the lesson. Next, students spent the rest of the first lesson practicing the use of a ruler and a yardstick. I taught the students how to do 2-point perspective with step-by-step slides. Students started on their Final Copy paper and created their own version of my example. Students used colored pencils, colored sharpies, or watercolor paint to color their Mandala Design. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
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By Art Shack by JB
This creative Watercolor Boat Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to brainstorm a boat/vessel that they wanted to have in the water, and water kind of body of water they wanted in their artwork. We discussed Winslow Homer, and his style of art. Students sketched their drawing and painted the larger areas first. Students painted the boat, smaller details and reflections last. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
By Art Shack by JB
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Painting Art: Watercolor Boat Reflections.
By Art Shack by JB
This creative Watercolor Boat Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to brainstorm a boat/vessel that they wanted to have in the water, and water kind of body of water they wanted in their artwork. We discussed Winslow Homer, and his style of art. Students sketched their drawing and painted the larger areas first. Students painted the boat, smaller details and reflections last. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fall/Winter Birch Tree Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use watercolor paper for this unit, since it does the best job of absorbing and working with the watercolor paint. However, if watercolor paper is not at your disposal, please find the heaviest white drawing paper you can find. Painter’s Tape is also best for this assignment, but in a pinch, you may use masking tape- although masking tape may need to be stuck to a different surface (shirt/), it isn’t too sticky on the paper. I hope you have as much fun with this artwork as I have! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
Drawing Art: 2-Point Perspective City-Full Unit.
By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative 2-Point Perspective City artwork was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I did a demo and taught the class how to use a ruler and a yardstick. Measurements and Math were a strong focus of the lesson. Next, students spent the rest of the first lesson practicing the use of a ruler and a yardstick. I taught the students how to do 2-point perspective with step-by-step slides. Students started on their Final Copy paper and created their own version of my example. Students used colored pencils, colored sharpies, or watercolor paint to color their Mandala Design. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
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