It's Earth Day! Students will create a one of a kind Earth Day poster in this art class, with lots of crossover into nature and science. Students will first be introduced to what Earth Day is, and we will have a discussion about what Earth Day means to them. Students will be shown an original artwork made by me that is the inspiration for their posters. This class will include discussion of the meaning of Earth Day, a live demonstration of art and poster design, and time for students to create their own posters. 

At the beginning of the class, I will go over the art materials with the students and greet each student.  We will begin with a discussion of Earth Day.  Each student will then pick animals from the land and the ocean that are special or meaningful to them.  Then we will also pick out flowers, trees, insects and weather to include on the Earth Day Poster. I will demonstrate how to trace a round object onto their paper to make the outline of the earth.  Once our earth is sketched, we will draw land and sea animals inside the circle. I will demonstrate  how to add the weather details (rain, rainbow or clouds), flowers, trees, insects, birds and other icons all around the earth. Students will write a saying or expression that they would like to include on their posters. Once our sketch is complete, students may use an Ultra Fine Point Sharpie to make outlines, and students may choose to color their posters with colored pencils, watercolor paints or markers. Note that some students may need time outside of class to finish coloring.

My teaching style is relaxed. Students can go at their own pace. I will encourage students to show me their artwork during the creative process so that I can give feedback that is both educational and enthusiastic.  Learners will get to interact with me and with each other, while creating their own artwork and watching my demonstration. At the end of class, students can show their artwork to each other and to me. If students don't feel comfortable sharing, students may opt to post a photo of the finished project in the classroom.

Students should feel comfortable with their art materials at home. However, no prior experience is necessary.