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This lesson is designed for kindergarten students who are being introduced to the art element of texture. Through the WebQuest they will gain knowledge to understand the differences and similarities between real textures (that are felt) and visual textures (that are seen). The lesson involves a research component, where students are exploring texture through videos and websites online, and a classroom component where students are working in collaborative groups to create their final product and have discussion. The lesson is meant to be completed in 1-2 class periods depending on the pace of the students. The lesson can be broken up into the research component as one class period and the assemblage and discussion as the second class period.
The art lesson aligns with the following National Visual Arts Standards:
Standard 1: Understanding and applying media, techniques and processes.
Standard 2: Using knowledge of structures and functions.
Standard 3: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas.
Standard 5: Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.
Objectives:
- Students will be able to identify the art element of texture in two forms: real and visual.
- Students will use observational skills and develop critical thinking skills through comparison.
- Students will create and use appropriate vocabulary to discuss their artwork in the context of texture.
Materials:
- Large heavy weight white paper (18"x24")
- Colored pencils, crayons, markers
- Glue and scissors
- Found objects (real textures): feathers, cardboard, beads, bubble wrap, paper clips, sand paper, cotton balls, ribbon, felt, lace, shiny paper
Lesson:
Students can be broken up into groups of 3-4 students per group. Each group will work together to accomplish the task by following each step in the process. Each group will need access to a computer and printer. If their is no access to a printer, students will need to draw instead of print the textures. Student groups will need access to the classroom supplies and a workspace (table space) in order to assemble their texture artwork.
Conclusion:
For teams who finish early, they can explore the interactive assemblage online by the National Gallery of Art.
Discussion Questions:
- Describe your texture masterpiece.
- What different textures did you use?
- What is your favorite texture?
- Where could you find the same textures?
- What name would you give your masterpiece?
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