2 sessions; 35 minutes per session

1. SWBAT define cyanotype print and how it relates to Photography.

2. SWBAT create a visually engaging work of art.

3. SWBAT document and learn about nature found on school grounds.

1. Cyanotype paper
(I used the fabric cyanotype paper because it produces stronger blues, however Nature Print Paper can be used and is more budget friendly)

2. Water and tray to process paper

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1. Share the history of Cyanotypes and show different uses of this photographic technique.

Have students gather the materials they would like to use and work on creating a composition.

2. Have students finalize composition and carry all materials outside. Once outside have them pin down foliage onto cyanotype paper and allow the sun to process (the fabric paper will process even if its cloudy-it just takes longer)

Once the paper changes color rinse with water for 5 minutes and allow to finish processing for 24 hours.

Class critique and students understanding of the cyanotype process.

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

[K-4] Students describe how different materials, techniques, and processes cause different responses

[5-8] Students select media, techniques, and processes; analyze what makes them effective or not effective in communicating ideas; and reflect upon the effectiveness of their choices

[5-8] Students analyze, describe, and demonstrate how factors of time and place (such as climate, resources, ideas, and technology) influence visual characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of art

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

Photography

Balance, Form, Shape, Space, Variety

Photography

Science