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Drawing and Learning About Sharks
Deborah Ewing
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4.8
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In this 5-week self-paced art course, students will learn about the most dangerous sharks in the ocean, and draw them.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This class is for shark lovers! Students will learn facts about sharks AND how to identify and draw different species! **PLEASE NOTE** This is a SELF-PACEDclass and is PRE-RECORDED. THIS MEANS STUDENTS WILL WATCH THE PRE-RECORDED VIDEO. There are no live meetings. All interactions between students and the teacher will happen on the class page. This class will be presented via powerpoint and pre-recorded demonstration drawings. Students will engage in questions, class discussions on the...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Sharks; Great White SharkStudents will learn the prehistory of sharks, Introduction to scientific illustration, learn facts about and how to draw Great White Shark. Short, fun research assignment will be given at the end of class, to be completed for Friday's class.Week 2Lesson 2Bull SharksStudents will learn 1-2 general facts about sharks, review/questions about Great White Shark, learn facts about and how to draw Bull Sharks. Research status check-in: Has a shark or shark-related topic been selected? What are you going to research? What do you have done so far?Week 3Lesson 3Tiger SharksStudents will learn 1-2 general facts about sharks, review/questions about Bull Sharks, learn facts about and how to draw Tiger Sharks. Research status check-in: how is your research and drawing coming? Questions?Week 4Lesson 4Hammerhead SharksStudents will learn 1-2 general facts about sharks, review/questions about Tiger Sharks, learn facts about and how to draw Hammerhead Shark. Research status check-in: are there any lingering questions? Are you ready to present your research?Week 5Lesson 5Student PresentationsStudents will learn 1-2 general facts about sharks, review/questions about Hammerhead Sharks, Student presentations of research and drawings.
I love to draw animals, and I have developed ways to break down the steps to teach kids how to draw animals. I also happen to be married to a "Sharkcyclopedia!" My husband never misses Shark Week, and is incredibly knowledgeable about these amazing predators. Scientific Illustration is the perfect bridge between art and science!
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).Letter Grade
Frequency: includedDetails: Letter Grades will be given upon parent request for school credit.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: "Sharktificates" will be offered upon parent completion of class feedback.
Paper (blank newsprint or printer paper for practicing, and good drawing paper for final illustrations) Pencils, eraser, sharpener Colored pencils, watercolor paint if desired (these are optional) laptop for research; printer is optional Handouts might be provided at different points during class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
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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
Hello! I am a K-12 licensed art teacher. and professional artist. I teach all kinds of art, including drawing, painting, pottery, fibers, sculpture, art history and culture, and frequently integrate math, literacy and other subjects with my art...
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Self-Paced Class
$18
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Ages: 11-13
