ART CAMP: Backyard Bugs--Drawing Our Six-Legged Friends and Foes
In this fun and informative five-day drawing camp, students will learn to draw five commonly found insects!
Deborah Ewing
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,499)
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.Assessment
Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).Grading
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of feedback. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
From brightly colored beetles, to ladybugs, to leaf insects to butterflies--our yards provide a wonderful home to a variety of amazing insects. Class 1: We will explore the world of the ladybird beetle, also known as the ladybug, and draw and color a ladybug. Class 2: We will examine the green jewel beetle's metallic color, learn how they damage foliage, and draw and color one. Class 3: We will discover leaf insects-how their design is used as camouflage, and draw and color a leaf insect. Class 4: We will discuss the features that make butterflies so beautiful, as well as how it is a pollinator, and draw and color a butterfly. Class 5: We will examine the differences and similarities between butterflies and dragonflies, learn what dragonflies eat, and draw and color a dragonfly.
Learning Goals
In this five-session class, students will learn insect anatomy, understand the role some insects have in the ecosystem, and draw and color those insects
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Ladybugs
We will explore the world of the ladybird beetle, also known as the ladybug, and draw and color a ladybug. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Green Jewel Beetles
We will examine the green jewel beetle's metallic color, learn how they damage foliage, and draw and color one. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Leaf Insects
We will discover leaf insects-how their design is used as camouflage, and draw and color a leaf insect. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Butterflies
We will discuss the features that make butterflies so beautiful, as well as how it is a pollinator, and draw and color a butterfly. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need: Paper pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener black sharpie for outlining crayons, colored pencils, markers, etc. (student choice; I will be using colored pencils)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
4.8
1499reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado, Boulder - Degree DOES NOT EXPIRE
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Metropolitan State College of Denver - Degree DOES NOT Expire
As a licensed art teacher, I have developed techniques for breaking down drawing lessons into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Once we get the basics done, I give my students freedom to complete their project using their own imagination, thereby giving them the opportunity to take what I have taught them to a different, fun and creative level. In this particular class, I draw on my experience teaching kids and adults at the Butterfly Pavilion, the first ADA-accredited stand-alone insect zoo in the US!Reviews
Live Group Course
$85
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-18 learners per class
