Growing+Elements

Project Title: Growing Elements

Grade: Art-3rd Grade

Name: Kate Radcliff


 * Project Idea: ** Students will find ways that the elements of art can be found in plants. They will observe plant structures, environments, and plant life stages. They will research artist that have used plants as subject. Students will create plant design using clay.


 * *Driving Question: Where can the Elements of Art be found in plant life and plant environments? **

Art standards 3.v.1.4- Understand characteristics of the Elements of Art, including lines, shapes, colors, textures, form, space, and value. 3.V.2.1- Create art through a process that includes generating ideas, planning solutions, and producing original art. 3.CX.2.3- Understand how to use information learned in other disciplines, such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and other arts in visual arts.
 * Content: **

3rd Grade Standards 3.L.2.1- Functions and structures of plants 3.L.2.2-How well plants live and grow in different environments. 3.L.2.3-Summarize distinct stages.


 * Major Student Products: ** Drawings, Pottery plant designs.