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Nature Art Class: Learn to Use Shapes in Art With Leaves

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Ages 6-11
Self-Paced Class
Did you know that shape appears in artwork everywhere? We'll be exploring shapes--but not just boring circles and squares. We'll be learning the different types, how to draw them, and how to use them as we draw leaves.
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Number of reviews:
(127 reviews)

6 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content

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What's included

6 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Projects
1-2 hours per week. Each video art lesson has an art project that I walk you through. Learners will then complete the project.
Grading
Evaluation of artwork can be given upon request

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
🎨 Who knew there's such an amazing world of shapes right under our noses?
This course is ideal for 3rd-7th graders. 

🍃 We'll dive deep into the traditional element of shape, and then mix it with a plant topic--shapes of leaves.

🍁 In this mini nature art course, your learner will learn all about plants through art. Using easy-to-access materials, learners create drawings and projects that reflect the plant-topic of the week.

{Class Schedule}
Week 1: Two videos/projects teaching your child about the element of shape, how to spot it, and how to draw with it.
Week 2: Two videos/projects discovering the shapes of leaves all around us in nature--while also learning to sketch with basic shapes.
Week 3: Scavenger hunt video where your child can go outside (or visit a local grocery store if it's too cold out) and gather shapes of leaves for the final project. The 2nd video combines everything your student has learned into one final project.

{Changing the schedule}
Does this schedule not align with your homeschool? No worries! Save the links you receive each week and spread them out over a whole year of school.


{How it works}
In this class, you get 2 video art lessons per week. That totals to 5 ART VIDEO LESSONS and 1 NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT!
I've set up this mini-course to be done within 3 weeks. However, there is SO much content in here that it could easily be spread out into 1-2 months.

{Extra info}
-Younger learners (6-8) are allowed to take this class. However, if your learner does not have a strong drawing hand yet, I would encourage you to be ready to assist or to pair them with an older sibling. 
-Optional: You can place all the finished drawings and projects into a 3-ring binder (I did!). They're all vertical so it works nicely. This also creates a great resource for future reference.

Want more? This is a full nature art course that can be sped-up to fit one semester, or stretched to fit a full year of art.
If you're interested in trying the full course, message me for a coupon code to get this course for free!

Learning Goals

Discover and practice using the element of shape
Learn all the unique shapes of leaves and how to draw them

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Learn it! The Element of Shape
 Did you know that shape appears in artwork everywhere? 
This week, we'll be exploring shapes--not just boring circles and squares from Kindergarten!
We'll be learning the different types, how to draw them, and how to use them.

You’ll complete Lesson 1 and 2 within the same week to help the new info stay fresh. 
Lesson 2:
Practice it! The Element of Shape
 Practice makes perfect
Let’s practice what you learned in Lesson 1! 

Have fun and don’t feel like you have to make your worksheet look exactly like mine.

You’ll complete Lesson 1 and 2 within the same week to help the new info stay fresh. 
Lesson 3:
Discover it! Shapes of Leaves
 Every leaf has a special shape. That's one of the ways we recognize what type of tree or plant it is.

This week, we'll be diving into alllll things leaves--shape, venation, margin. You won't see plants the same way after this one! 

You’ll complete Lessons 3 and 4 within the same week to help the new info stay fresh. 
10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Sketch it! Shapes of Leaves
 Get ready to sketch some unique leaves!
Take each part one step at a time. You’ll be surprised how amazing your leaves turn out at the end! 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Parents will need to... 1. gather art supplies for learners. 2. set up a "safe" place to paint.
Supply List
I chose products that would be easy to access and are affordable. Please let me know if you can't access a product and I will help you adjust the project.

1. Pencil and eraser
2. Crayons
3. Markers
4. Worksheets (printed)
5. Either a glue stick, sticky tack, OR tape
6. Items from nature (will be explained in a video)
7. 3-ring binder (optional)
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Youtube (private link)

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Pensacola Christian College
Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education
5 years of teaching elementary art and core subjects

Reviews

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