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What Do Plants Feel Like? Mini Nature Art Course

What parts of a plant have you eaten today? Were they leafy, bumpy, maybe even…SLIMY? In this mini art course, we’re breaking down the parts of a plant and discovering how to use their texture to create beautiful works of art!
Ms. Abbey | Art Teacher of ARTventurous Animals
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Class

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 4 - 7
Beginner Level
🎨 Bring your learner's artwork to the next level by diving into the world of texture...and plants!
This course is ideal for 3rd-7th graders. 

🌾 We'll dive deep into the traditional element of texture, and then mix it with the parts of a plant--leaves, stems, and roots!

🌻 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 texture, how to spot it, and how to draw with it.
Week 2: Two videos/projects discovering the parts of plants all around us in nature--while also learning to sketch with basic textures.
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 parts of a plant for the final project. The 2nd video combines everything your student has learned into one final project.

{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 kids (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 texture
Learn all about the parts of plants and how to draw them
learning goal

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Learn it! Element of Texture
 This 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. 
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Practice it! Element of Texture
 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. 
5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Discover it! Parts of a Plant
 What 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. 
7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Sketch it! Parts of a Plant
 Finish 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! 
5 mins of video lessons

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)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Youtube
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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

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