Women of the World Mural: “Kamala Harris” (Black History Drawing Class)
Let's celebrate amazing women & Black History Month through mural art. We'll draw a mural image that is inspired by Kamala Harris. She is the first female & first Black VP of the USA. We'll learn key words to describe her& then create art.
Teacher MoMo , MFA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(481)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 1.) Color and post the drawing to the classroom 2.) Complete the "Wonderful Woman & Me" worksheet to reflect on the key words for Kamala HarrisAssessment
If requested, student can receive an informal assessment of the final drawing and completed homework.Class Experience
Are you ready to discover a Wonderful Woman of the World? In this series, students will draw a wonderful woman as a way to celebrate Women’s History. This class offers an opportunity to celebrate, appreciate and understand the contributions of women in society. In each class, students will learn about a wonderful woman as well as draw an image that could be used for a public mural. Students of different drawing abilities are able to enjoy this class as we will use shapes and lines. Kamala Harris is the first female, first Black and first Asian-American Vice President of the United States. The class will begin with a 10-minute introduction of VP Harris; students will learn key words to describe this wonderful woman. Next, we will draw a mural idea to highlight some of the words. By the end of the class, students will have a beautiful drawing of Wonderful Woman of the World. As the teacher, I will guide students to create a drawing that the students likes. Pre-Class Activity: 1.) PBS Video on Murals 2.) "Harris steps into role as a voice for Asian Americans" https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/kamala-harris-asian-americans/2021/03/27/46efd156-8e3a-11eb-a6bd-0eb91c03305a_story.html 3.)Watch how Kamala Harris’ ancestral home in India celebrated her victory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFLHgUL-qeU Class Format: 1. Introduction of Wonderful Woman of the World (Kamala Harris) & Key words 2. Review of mural drawing 3 Drawing of mural image. 4. Optional Homework: Worksheet on Wonderful Woman of the World. *Note: This class is part of a series where students can learn about Wonderful Women of the World to celebrate Women's History.
Learning Goals
Students will strengthen their appreciation and understanding of contributions made by female leaders around the world. In this special class, students will enhance their knowledge of Asian American culture in the wider American culture. By drawing mural image, students will enhance their creativity and artistic skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
*Note: This class is part of a series where students can learn about Wonderful Women of the World to celebrate Women's History.
Supply List
** color pencils, paper, pencil, eraser
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
481reviews
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 drawing of Wonderful Women of the World. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-15 learners per class
