Nature Art FLEX Course | Taking Art and Drawing Outside with Plant Science
Ms. Abbey | Art Teacher of ARTventurous Animals
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(127)
Let’s take art class outside this semester.
Introducing your solution to “oh, what about art?” and your 1,000s hours outside—all rolled into one.
This course combines the traditional elements of art with 7 discovery-based nature topics.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
One whole semester of art--done for you! This course is ideal for 3rd-7th graders. Because we dive deep into the traditional elements of art… 1. Line 2. Texture 3. Shape 4. Color 5. Value 6. Space 7. Form and mix them with 7 discovery-based plant science topics: 1. Types of plants 2. Parts of a Plant 3. Shapes of Leaves 4. Parts of a Flower 5. Photosynthesis (my favorite!) 6. Plant Life Cycle 7. Seasons ...this course serves has everything you need for art class and more! In this FLEX...
7 units//42 lessons//20 Weeks
Unit 1The Element of Line & Plant TypesThe Element of Line & Plant Types6 lessons3 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Learn it! Element of LineThis week, we're starting with THE ELEMENT OF LINE. It's the foundation of art, like the building blocks to make a tall building. Every work of art is made up of lines in some way!Lesson 2Practice it! Element of LineLet’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.Week 2Lesson 3Discover it! Monocots, Dicots, & ConifersLet's become nature detectives and learn about plants' stems and leaves! This week, we're categorizing plants into MONOCOTS, DICOTS, and CONIFERS. You’ll complete Lessons 3 and 4 within the same week to help the new info stay fresh.Lesson 4Sketch it! Monocots, Dicots, & ConifersGet ready to sketch some trees from all around the world! Take each part one step at a time. You’ll be surprised how amazing your trees turn out at the end!Week 3Lesson 5Journal it! Scavenger HuntHead outside with your worksheet and journal it! Use your detective’s eye to find monocots, dicots, and conifers. Then, sketch the plants you see. Lastly, watch the video and gather items for the scavenger hunt!Lesson 6Make it! Line & Plant TypesLet’s put it all together! We’re combining everything we’ve learned into 1 project. Can you find the element of line and the monocots, dicots, and conifers?Unit 2The Element of Texture & Parts of a PlantThe Element of Texture & Parts of a Plant6 lessons3 WeeksWeek 4Lesson 7Learn it! Element of TextureThis week, we're starting with THE ELEMENT OF TEXTURE. Texture is the way something feels OR the way looks like it should feel. This will elevate your art work to a whole new level! You’ll complete Lesson 1 and 2 within the same week to help the new info stay fresh.Lesson 8Practice it! Element of Texturepractice 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.Week 5Lesson 9Discover it! Parts of a PlantWhat parts of a plant have you eaten today? This week, we’re breaking down the parts of a plant and discovering how to use their texture to create beautiful works of art! You’ll complete Lessons 3 and 4 within the same week to help the new info stay fresh.Lesson 10Sketch it! Parts of a PlantFinish this plant by drawing the leaves, stems, and pot. Feel free to add in your own texture, shapes, flowers, fruit, or anything you’d like to add!Week 6Lesson 11Journal it! Scavenger HuntHead outside with your worksheet and journal it! Ready to get outside for a scavenger hunt?? This week, you'll be heading outside (or to the grocery store if it's too cold!) and finding three parts of a plant. Fill in your journal page, then hunt for leaves, stems, and roots!Lesson 12Make it! Texture & Parts of a PlantLet’s put it all together! We’re combining everything we’ve learned into 1 project. Can you find the element of texture and the parts of a plant?Unit 3The Element of Shape & Shapes of LeavesThe Element of Shape & Shapes of Leaves6 lessons3 WeeksWeek 7Lesson 13Learn it! The Element of ShapeDid 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 14Practice it! The Element of ShapePractice 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.Week 8Lesson 15Discover it! Shapes of LeavesEvery 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.Lesson 16Sketch it! Shapes of LeavesGet 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!Week 9Lesson 17Journal it! Scavenger HuntHead outside with your worksheet and journal it! Use your detective’s eye to find ovate, palmate, and cordate leaves. Then, sketch the leaves you found. Lastly, watch the video and gather items for the scavenger hunt!Lesson 18Make it! Shape & Shapes of LeavesLet’s put it all together! We’re combining everything we’ve learned into 1 project. Ready to PAINT??? Can't wait to see how you painted leaves turn out! Can you find the element of shape and different shapes of leaves?Unit 4The Element of Color & Parts of a FlowerThe Element of Color & Parts of a Flower6 lessons3 WeeksWeek 10Lesson 19Learn it! The Element of ColorGet ready for my favorite element of art .... (drum roll) ... COLOR! We'll learn all about the colors of the rainbow, they're color temperature, and how to use them. Can't wait for you to watch these videos!Lesson 20Practice it! The Element of ColorLet’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.Week 11Lesson 21Discover it! Parts of a FlowerWhat would nature art be without FLOWERS? Flowers are not just beautiful, they also have a very important job! Learn all about the parts of a flower this week and how they help our world.Lesson 22Sketch it! Parts of a FlowerGet ready to sketch a lily! Take each part one step at a time. You’ll be surprised how amazing your lily turns out at the end!Week 12Lesson 23Journal it! Scavenger HuntHead outside with your worksheet and journal it! Use your detective’s eye to find 3 different colors of flowers. Then, sketch the flowers you see. Lastly, watch the video and gather items for the scavenger hunt!Lesson 24Make it! Color & Parts of a FlowerLet’s put it all together! We’re combining everything we’ve learned into 1 project. Can you find the element of color and identify the parts of a flower?Unit 5The Element of Value & PhotosynthesisThe Element of Value & Photosynthesis6 lessons3 WeeksWeek 13Lesson 25Learn it! The Element of ValueWe're learning about a POWERFUL element of art and chemical reaction this unit!Lesson 26Practice it! The Element of ValueLet’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.Week 14Lesson 27Discover it! PhotosynthesisThis week, we're exploring a special chemical reaction that happens inside leaves. Can you guess what it is?Lesson 28Sketch it! PhotosynthesisGet ready to sketch parts of photosynthesis! Take each part one step at a time. Only color it in if the statement at the bottom is TRUE.Week 15Lesson 29Journal it! Scavenger HuntHead outside with your worksheet and journal it! Use your detective’s eye to search for green leaves in the process of photosynthesis. Then, sketch the plants you see. Lastly, watch the video and gather items for the scavenger hunt!Lesson 30Make it! Value & PhotosynthesisLet’s put it all together! We’re combining everything we’ve learned into 1 project. Can you find the element of value and describe photosynthesis?Unit 6The Element of Space & Plant Life CycleThe Element of Space & Plant Life Cycle6 lessons3 WeeksWeek 16Lesson 31Learn it! The Element of SpaceWe'll be learning all about PLANT LIFE CYCLES and SPACE in this unit. But no, not outer space ;) We’ll be discovering how to use space in art!Lesson 32Practice it! The Element of SpaceLet’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.Week 17Lesson 33Discover it! Plant Life CycleHave you studied life cycles before? Plant life cycles are CRUCIAL to the survival of our backyards, forests, and our world!Lesson 34Sketch it! Plant Life CycleGet ready to sketch a baby tree! Have fun filling in the color for the rest. Be creative and make it your own!Week 18Lesson 35Journal it! Scavenger HuntHead outside with your worksheet and journal it! Use your detective’s eye to find the different stages of a plant’s life cycle. Then, sketch the plants you see. Lastly, watch the video and gather items for the scavenger hunt!Lesson 36Make it! Space & Plant Life CycleWe’re combining everything we’ve learned into 1 project. Can you find the element of space and identify the stages of a plant’s life cycle?Unit 7The Element of Form & SeasonsThe Element of Form & Seasons6 lessons2 WeeksWeek 19Lesson 37Learn it! The Element of FormLast unit! Get ready to learn about...seasons! What season is it where you live?Oh, and the last project…let’s just say you’ll think it’s tree-mendous!Lesson 38Practice it! The Element of FormLet’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.Week 20Lesson 39Discover it! SeasonsSeasons are an important way to tell what time in the year it is, but they also provide cycles for plants to live and grow in. Also, the seasons you experience might be different for someone living in a different part of the world!Lesson 40Sketch it! SeasonsGet ready to sketch some objects from the 4 seasons! Take each part one step at a time. You’ll be surprised how amazing they turn out at the end!Lesson 41Journal it! Scavenger HuntHead outside with your worksheet and journal it! Use your detective’s eye to find evidence of the season you’re in. Then, sketch the items you see. Lastly, watch the video and gather items for the scavenger hunt!Lesson 42Make it! Form & SeasonsWe’re combining everything we’ve learned into 1 project. Can you find the element of form and describe the seasons?
My goals for learners are... 1. to learn about plants from a kinesthetic, right-brained perspective. 2. to grow confidence in sketching through learning elements of art. 3. to have fun!
Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education 5 years of teaching elementary art and core subjects
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. Washable paint 5. Paintbrush 6. Worksheets (printed) 7. Either a glue stick, sticky tack, OR tape 8. Items from nature (will be explained in a video) 9. 3-ring binder (optional)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parents will need to... 1. gather art supplies for learners. 2. set up a "safe" place to paint. 3. set up the virtual classroom by clicking the link in their email.
Youtube (private link)
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(127)
Hi! I’m Ms. Abbey. I teach kids to love art through animals, travel, and step-by-step instruction. I truly believe art class is for EVERYONE, not just the natural artist. The scientist, nature-lover, athlete, wanna-be vet, and gamer can all find...
Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $252 for all content42 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 17 learners
Ages: 7-10
