1 session; 45 minutes per session

1. SWBAT define symmetry.
2. SWBAT use a new technique with oil pastels.

1. 9x12 blue construction paper
2. oil pastels - yellow green, green, blue
3. popsicle stick or other rubbing implement

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1. name and class on back
2. fold paper in 1/2 horizontally
3. unfold paper, hold paper so that the crease goes side to side
4. ABOVE the fold, using yellow green, draw a line that is slightly wavy across the entire paper. Then color from the line down to the fold.
5. using green, draw a line above the previous one that is more hill-like. color that down to the yellow-green
6. using blue, draw mountains in the background, color down to the green.
7. fold paper back in 1/2, so the oil pastel is on the inside.
8. using the popsicle stick, rub where the oil pastel is, to transfer it to the other side of the fold.
9. open and discuss w/ students... is it symmetrical? Why?

OPTIONAL:
Have students do a 2nd one, but adding more details... a canoe in the lake section, houses, trees, etc.

Students will be assessed using the attached rubric.

[K-4] Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories

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

[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes

[K-4] Students identify connections between the visual arts and other disciplines in the curriculum

Color/Value, Space

Pastel

Math

General Project Rubric JD1.doc