Shapes

Topic: Shapes

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify and name basic geometric shapes.

Materials

• Picture cards with a variety of shapes
• Handouts with definitions and examples of each shape
• Markers or colored pencils for each student
• Large paper for drawing

Warm-up

• Have students stretch their bodies and get ready to focus by doing some simple yoga stretches.
• Ask them to name the different shapes they see around them in the classroom and in the room they are in.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of shapes to the students, explaining that they are the basic building blocks of visual art and architecture.
• Show the students different shapes using objects and pictures, and have them name each one as you go.
• Have the students practice identifying different shapes by asking them to find a specific shape from a group of similar ones.

Guided Practice

• Show the students a few simple shape-related art projects, such as making a shape collage or creating a painting using only rectangles, circles, and triangles.
• Have the students work in pairs to complete one of the art projects, providing guidance and assistance as needed.

Independent Practice

• Have the students work on a shape-related art project of their own choice, using any materials and techniques they choose.
• Encourage the students to experiment with different ideas and approaches, and to take their time and do their best work.

Closure

• Have the students share their completed art projects with the class.
• Ask the students to reflect on the importance of shapes in visual art and how they were able to use them in their own projects.

Assessment

• Observe the students during the independent practice to assess their understanding of the concept of shapes in visual art.
• Review the students' art projects to assess their ability to use different shapes in creating their own visual art projects.