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Elements of Art Review

Reviewing Elements and Principles

Day 166of 180
Week 34of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recall all seven elements of art

2

Identify art elements in example artworks

3

Develop observational skills and artistic vocabulary

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:31-32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs”

— Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)

God values creativity and artistic skill, just as we are learning to appreciate art's elements

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Color pencils or markers
  • Art examples from BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Clipboard or hard surface for drawing
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Introduce art elements review game using BibleMouse Art Flashcards

💭 Review Question: Can you name three art elements we've learned about this year?
2Teaching (10 min)

Interactive review of seven art elements

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Lines can be straight, curved, thick, or thin
  • Shapes are flat areas with defined boundaries
  • Color includes hue, brightness, and intensity
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What art element do you enjoy most?
  • How do artists use different elements?
3Activity: Art Element Scavenger Hunt (15 min)
review and analysis

Identify and mark art elements in provided artwork examples

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at each artwork carefully
  2. Use colored pencils to circle or mark different elements
  3. Write the element's name next to your marking
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use stickers to mark elements

Challenge: Explain how each element contributes to artwork's meaning

4Closing (5 min)

Review findings and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite art element today?
  • Can you describe one artwork you analyzed?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll review design principles that organize these art elements

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Second graders are developing visual literacy and observational skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use patient, encouraging language
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
  • Allow child to explore and discover
🤔 Common Struggles:

Differentiating between similar art elements like form and shape

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Emerging ability to describe artwork using specific terms

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create artwork highlighting one specific art element
  • Play 'Element I Spy' with family art or magazines

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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