Rosy Maple Moth (Colored Pencil)

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a moth (fully body), using pencil. 
2. Students will learn techniques to blend, apply, and layer colored pencil, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw furry and smooth texture of a moth, using colored pencil.
4. Students will learn techniques to draw an ombre on a a moth's wings, using colored pencil.
5. Students will learn a few facts about moths.

June Bug Beetle (Colored Pencil) 

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a beetle (full body), using pencil. 
2. Students will learn shading techniques to layer colored pencil and create texture, patterns, contrast, and depth, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw shiny texture, using colored pencil and a white gel pen.
4. Students will learn a few facts about beetles.

Monarch Butterfly (Colored Pencil)

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a butterfly (full body) on a flower, using colored pencil and tissue paper. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw symmetrical patterns, using colored pencil.
4. Students will learn a few facts about butterflies.

Ruffed Lemur (Colored Pencil)

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a ruffed lemur (head and part of body), using pencil. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw fluffy fur texture, using colored pencil, an eraser, and a reference photo.
4. Students will learn techniques to draw realistic eyes, using colored pencil, an eraser, and a white gel pen.
5. Students will learn a few facts about ruffed lemurs.

Bumble Bee (Colored Pencil)

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a bumble bee (full body) on a flower, using colored pencil and pipe cleaner (pipe cleaner optional). 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw furry texture on a bumble bee, using colored pencil and/or pipe cleaner.
4. Students will learn techniques to draw and color a realistic flower, using colored pencil.
5. Students will learn techniques to draw a balanced composition, using a limited color palette.
6. Students will learn a few facts about bees.

Snail (Pencil Sketch)

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a snail (full body), using pencil. 
2. Students will learn techniques to draw realistic shell, skin, and wood texture, using pencil and an eraser.
3. Students will learn techniques to add realistic highlights and detailing to their drawing, using pencil and an eraser.
4. Students will learn a few facts about snails.

Katydid (Colored Pencil)

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a katydid (full body) on a leaf, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn techniques to draw realistic leaf texture, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw realistic highlights on a katydid's body, using colored pencil, an eraser, and a white gel pen.
4. Students will learn a few facts about katydids.

Bat (Pencil Sketch)

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a bat (full body), using pencil. 
2. Students will learn techniques to draw realistic wing and fur texture, using a pencil, toothpick, eraser, and blending tools.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw a bat hanging upside down, using a pencil, eraser, and reference photo. 
4. Students will learn a few facts about bats.

Orchid Praying Mantis (Colored Pencil)

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of an orchid praying mantis (full body), using pencil. 
2. Students will learn techniques to draw a realistic ombre, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to smoothly blend colored pencil, using colored pencil and/or oil.
4. Students will learn a few facts about praying mantis'.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird (Colored Pencil)

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a ruby throated humming bird (full body) and a flower, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn techniques to draw fast movement (flapping wings), using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw and color a realistic flower, using colored pencil.
4. Students will learn a few facts about humming birds.

Ant (Pencil Sketch)

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of an ant (full body), using pencil. 
2. Students will learn techniques to draw smooth sections of an ant's body, using pencil, blending tools, and an eraser.
3. Students will learn techniques to identify and add realistic highlights to their art, using a pencil, eraser, and reference photo.
4. Students will learn a few facts about ants.

Spider (Colored Pencil)

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a spider (full body), using pencil. 
2. Students will learn techniques to draw a foreshortened body of a spider, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw shiny texture on a spider's eyes and furry texture on its body, using colored pencil, a white gel pen, and a reference photo.
4. Students will learn a few facts about spiders.

Homework Offered
Because of how detailed these drawings are, students may need to finish their work outside of the designated class time.
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed throughout class and at the end of class through questions and/or sharing of drawings.
Grades Offered