Ocean Science With an Artistic Eye
This is a project-based course where students will present their art through observation and discussion about the wonderful life found in our oceans.
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(200)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. They are to use the time from Day 1 to Day 4 to get their two art projects ready for Friday's Gallery presentations.Assessment
Their understanding of ocean life will be assessed with an oral exam. Art is assessed by the student's creative ability to present it using different media of their choice. They must know what it is from a scientific point of view and explain why they chose to artistically express it with the mediums they chose.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Students will daily learn about one of the following: Seashells, coral, fish, and other sea life either through google images or specimens I bring to the classroom. The scientific topics will be mollusks, cnidarians, fish, and typical tide pool inhabitants. Artistically, we will brainstorm orally how can we artistically recreate them while viewing images or specimens. Students will be doing artistic sketching, painting, or sculpturing to depict the different specimens they have viewed through a project. I will offer some art technique options such as line drawing, silhouette art. I will also show them some artistic techniques to help spur their creativity towards the end of each class. If they have materials, they can try it along with me, too. I will let parents know what they will need prior to each class. They will never see ocean life the same. Students will share their final art creations in an Art Gallery session on our last day when we all bring a snack and drink while listening and watching their peer's presentations. Students will share what ocean-related specimens or concepts they chose, explain the media they used and how they made it look artistic. Day 1 - What is Art? / Shells Day 2 - Types of Sculpture/ Cnidarians (Jellyfish) Day 3 - Line and Color/ Fish Day 4 - Shadow Art/ Tide Pool Animals Day 5- Gallery Day/ Setup/ Presentations ***Please note that all video cameras must be on during my classes. In this class, students will explore the ocean and sea life most of us are unaware of from an artistic and scientific point of view. *I will occasionally have a 3-5 minute video about the subject matter to help enhance the learning experience.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the science of certain sea creatures. Then concentrate on two art projects for their final day. They will present them on Gallery day in our last class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I do offer optional supplemental videos to the course. These are on Youtube. As we know Youtube can have questionable ads. Please monitor your child's viewing.
Supply List
Students should have various art media. The minimum would be 2 sheets of black paper, 3 different color sheets, white paper, color pencils, markers, bottle, glue, acrylic, popsicle stick (or small spatula) or fabric paints (4 different colors). Extras could be cotton balls, chalk, yarn, beads, pompoms of different sizes, playdoh, watercolors, etc.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2018
5.0
200reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
I am an Art minor with a major in Biology. I love both. I have taught both subjects over a period of thirty-five years. It is my joy to bring this to the online community.Reviews
Live Group Class
$58
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-12 learners per class
