Rainbow Friends: Girl Power Drawing Class (Women's History Month)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Complete the "Diary" worksheet and write about "a day in the life" of their Rainbow Friends.Assessment
If requested, student can receive an informal assessment of the final drawing and completed homework.Class Experience
Are you ready to celebrate Girl Power? In this special class, students will celebrate Women's History Month, International Women's Day and the power of women in our global community. We will draw female figures with the spirit of Rosie the Riveter. Students of different drawing abilities are able to enjoy this class as the Rainbow Friends drawing class as we use mostly triangles, letter, lines and other basic shapes Rosie the Riveter has become a cultural icon of women empowerment. First introduced in the USA as a government poster to promote women to work in the labor forces during World War II, Rosie now is a symbol of power, ability, bravery and equality for many young women and girls in the USA. Travel Girl and Rainbow Friends are characters created by Teacher MoMo. These female characters travel the world and explore different culture. In each class, Travel Girl and Rainbow Friends are featured in a unique cultural setting. The class will begin with a 5-minute introduction of Rosie the Riveter; students will learn key words that are commonly associated with this image (bravery, power, ability, equality, etc.) . Next, students will look at the sample drawing that the teacher has created prior to class. This will serve as the model for drawing a personalized character. By the end of the 50-minute class, students will have a colorful drawing of. 4-5 Rainbow Friends. As the teacher, I will guide students to create a unique drawing that reflects their personalities. Class Format: 1. Introduction of Rosie Riveter & key words 2. Review of a Rainbow Friend drawing example 3 Drawing of Rainbow Friends by students 4. Optional Homework NOTE: In the drawing, the girls will wear different color clothing and have different color skin tones; students and parents should agree to this coloring style prior to class, It is important that students color these Rainbow Friends different colors as a way to understanding others and being accepting of others. Class Rules: 1.) All students will be muted during class. 2.) Students should raise their hands and wait to be called upon. 3.) Students will be respectful of others and respectful of differences among the students. 4.) Students should be kind to one another and use polite language. For example, they should say, "Oh, that's different" and not "You look silly."
Learning Goals
Students will strengthen their appreciation and understanding of contributions made by women around the world and the girl power symbol "Rosie the Riveter." By drawing Rainbow Friends, students will enhance their creativity and artistic skills.
Other Details
Supply List
color pencils/crayons/makers; black, light brown, dark brown, golden brown, peach; colors of the rainbow paper, pencil, eraser
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
1.) Rosie the Riveter Inspired Women to Serve in World War II
https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Features/story/Article/1791664/rosie-the-riveter-inspired-women-to-serve-in-world-war-ii/
2. ) Naomi Parker Fraley, the Real Rosie the Riveter, Dies at 96
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/22/obituaries/naomi-parker-fraley-the-real-rosie-the-riveter-dies-at-96.html
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from USC
Bachelor's Degree from UCLA
For more than 15 years, I have traveled the world and learned about the beauty of our world. I have visited more than 30 countries and lived in five different countries. In addition, I have a BA in Sociology from UCLA in Los Angeles. I also have a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies from USC in Los Angeles. With a combination of real life experiences and cultural studies in college, I am eager to share the beauty of our diverse community through drawings of Rainbow Friends.
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Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 110 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
3-10 learners per class