5 sessions; 40 minutes per session

SWBAT:
1. identify warm and cool color in their own artwork and in others’ artwork
2. use words in art to express feeling.
3. learn about Robert Indiana’s “Love” series

9x9 inch white paper
Tempera paint
Brushes
Trays and water containers
Glue
Scissors
Pencils
Colored pencils or markers
“4-letter wish” planning sheet (from Tricia Fuglestad's website: http://drydenart.weebly.com/fugleblog/our-wish-for-the-world)

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1. Students planned their word using the planning sheet. They must write their word in bubble letters and choose either warm letters/cool background or cool letters/warm background. They will use colored pencils or markers to plan their colors.
2. Students will fold two 9"x9" white paper into 4 sections. One paper for warm colors, one for cool colors.
3. On one paper, students will paint each section a different warm color (mixing colors is encouraged)
4. On the second paper, students will paint each section a different cool color (mixing colors is encouraged)
5. When the paper is dry, students will pick one paper (either warm or cool) to draw their word (one letter per section)
6. Cut out the letters carefully and glue it onto the other paper.

Students wrote an artist statement on why they chose that particular word.
Student was able to point out the warm and cool colors on their artwork.

Tricia Fuglestad’s Word Art lesson: http://drydenart.weebly.com/fugleblog/our-wish-for-the-world
Art Quest “Comparing Warm and Cool Colors”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6K08wrI9dA
Madcap Logic/ Creativity Express “Warm and Cool Colors” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htN1VJW3ePo

This was not an easy project and my students did struggle with the fine motor but the results were worth it. Some things I learned:
Have students practice bubble letters
Making a demo video of the steps was very helpful
Have students draw their bubble letters large so it's easier to cut.
Demonstrate how to cut letters that have holes in them (i.e. A, R, P, O, etc)

[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

[K-4] Students use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas

[K-4] Students know the differences among visual characteristics and purposes of art in order to convey ideas

[K-4] Students select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning

[K-4] Students understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art

[K-4] Students understand there are different responses to specific artworks

Pop Art

Color/Value

Painting

Robert Indiana Unit Plan.pdf