For our first project in Unit 1: Art is a Language, fourth graders will be studying the spirit animals as a part of Native American art and culture. Students will discover the stories and meanings behind the Native American belief in the animal guides, and will explore their own characteristics to match themselves to a spirit animal. Using Native American totems and drawings and inspiration, students will create a mixed-media drawing of the animal they choose.
During the first couple weeks of school all students will become familiar with the art room rules and expectations. We will discuss and practice procedures in the art room so we can maximize our learning time throughout the year. Students will also be making their very own sketchbooks which they will use almost every day in art for taking notes, sketching ideas, practicing skills, and many more fun activities! Sketchbooks are important for artists to record their thoughts and ideas, and our sketchbooks will become a very special profile of the year's art learning!
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"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones
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