Daly Academy- January 2018

1/9- Why is snow white? Mystery Science + Snowy Value Landscapes

I was nervous to do these two projects because they're both two session projects, meaning they wouldn't be able to see a finished product. The students surprisingly enjoyed both projects and weren't upset at all that they didn't have a finished product right away. Both projects had a snow theme for winter and it was also raining that day, the closest thing San Diego has to snow.

I did the Mystery Science Snowflakes as it was recommended by Denise Finney, CVESD's Math and Science Instructional Services and Support Coordinator.

The snowflakes have to dry over night and I was anxious to know if they turned out okay.

I did the snowy value landscapes with students who were all excited to paint. We painted the first 3-4 panels so that next session we can paint the trees and the snow.

Mystery Science Snowflakes

Idea for the Snowy Value Landscapes

CCSS. Visual Arts
Grade 2

1.3 Identify the elements of art in objects in nature, the environment, and works of art, emphasizing line, color, shape/form, texture, and space.

Grade 3

1.5 Identify and describe elements of art in works of art, emphasizing line, color, shape/form, texture, space, and value.

2.4 Create a work of art based on the observation of objects and scenes in daily life, emphasizing value changes.

Grade 4

1.5 Describe and analyze the elements of art (e.g., color, shape/form, line, texture, space, value), emphasizing form, as they are used in works of art and found in the environment.

Grade 5

2.6 Use perspective in an original work of art to create a real or imaginary scene.

Grade 6

1.1 Identify and describe all the elements of art found in selected works of art (e.g., color, shape/form, line, texture, space, value).
2.2 Apply the rules of two-point perspective in creating a thematic work of art

1/16- MLK Silhouette Art

All of CVESD had Monday off from school in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, so I thought it would be nice to create a little collage about what he stands for.

Students also finished up their snowy value paintings.

CCSS. Visual Arts

Kindergarten

2.3 Make a collage with cut or torn paper shapes/forms.

Grade 2

2.1 Demonstrate beginning skill in the use of basic tools and art-making processes, such as printing, crayon rubbings, collage, and stencils.

Original Idea for MLK Collages

1/23- Helmet Designs

Superbowl Sunday is coming up and students LOVE sports at this school.

CCSS. Visual Arts

5th Grade

5.2 Identify and design icons, logos, and other graphic devices as symbols for ideas and information

5.3 Research and report on what various types of artists (e.g., architects, designers, graphic artists, animators) produce and how their works play a role in our everyday environment

Original idea for helmets