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I. Lesson Number: 2
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Title of Lesson: Home Habitat
Duration: 1 class period, 50 minutes
II. Lesson Rationale:
This lesson will address the concept of Home as being made up of components (pieces) that serve
purposes. There should be a connection to the previous lesson about how animal habitats are homes
too. The students will draw from their own real-life knowledge of home in creating a visual artwork
reflecting a home composed of at least three components (pieces). The students will also learn the
importance of backing up their artistic choices through writing. The possibilities of expression
through using mixed-media will also be mentioned.
III. Key Concepts:
- Home can provide shelter/protection.
IV. Essential Question:
- How do homes provide shelter/protection?
V. Lesson Objectives:
- The student will be able to describe in writing the physical components of the students home.
- The student will be able to create a visual artwork that reflects the students physical home.
- The student will be able to utilize mixed-media in the creation of a visual artwork.
VI. Summative Assessment and Evaluation:
Exemplary
Essential
Artmaking
Connection to
Home
Written
explanation
Created an artwork
using two or more
types of media.
(3pts)
Incorporated at
least 3 unique
components in
depiction of home.
(3pts)
Written response
describes purpose
of all chosen
components in
depiction of home.
(3pts)
Created an artwork
mainly using one
medium and a little
of another medium.
(2pts)
Incorporated 2
unique components
in depiction of
home.
(2pts)
Written response
describes purpose of
some of the chosen
components in
depiction of home.
(2pts)
Poor
Created an artwork
using only one
medium.
(1pt)
____ /3pts
Incorporated 1
unique component
in depiction of
home.
(1pt)
Written response
describes purpose
of little or none of
the components in
depiction of home.
(1pt)
____ /3pts
____ /3pts
Explain how one might make the drawing more interesting by adding different types of media.
3. Independent Practice:
- Students will create a home habitat (preferably drawing from real-life inspiration) utilizing
mixed-media (implementing at least two different types of media).
- Students must include at least 3 unique components (pieces) in their home.
- Students will describe the purpose for the components in their home.
4. Closure:
- Ask students to share with one another, but make sure they are respectful in judgement.
- Collect student work OR allow them to take the work home if not completed.
5. Formative Assessment:
- Check that all the students made at least something referencing habitat/home and included a
written explanation of their artistic choices. If not, inform individual student(s) of what you
hoped they would have done and explain why. Address any issues, clarify misunderstandings,
and answer questions.
6. Accommodations for Student Differences:
- Consult with students who might have difficulty with the lesson and consider behavioral or
sensory accommodations.
7. Classroom Management Procedures:
- If there is excessive talking/disruption, address the students accordingly.
- Take away any materials that are being used improperly/unsafely.
XIV. References & Resources:
- Habitat videos - http://www.discoveryeducation.com/