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LS Art Inquiry II
How the World Works
An inquiry into the interactions between the natural world and human societies; how humans apply their understanding of scientic principles and the impact technological advances have on society and on the environment. Our exploration in the art room focuses on how artists nd nature and the environment a rich source of inspiration for expressing human emotions and concerns.
Ms. Nadine Bouliane Essential Questions How is nature in art and art in nature? How are visual images a part of our daily life and work? Why is it important to experience ordinary things in unexpected ways? Interdisciplinary Connections
Science: insects and habitats, plants and animals

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nbouliane.org environment: i.e. repetition of shapes and objects, long lines in interesting shadows. Encourage your child to make connections between daily consumer habits and its impact on the environment such as leaving the lights on, and unnecessary consumption and discuss the importance of environmental stewardship.

ESLR Connections Compassion:

students will understand that animals need protected habitats, safe from human industry. Intelligence: students will use creativity and problem solving skills to create forms.

How you can help.

Help your child cultivate an artists eye by pointing out elements of art observed in daily life and in the

Unit Focus
Pre-K and K students will
explore expressive and representational art and the natural world using color, shape and texture. Projects emphasize material explorations and using drawing and painting to express ideas.

Grade 3 students will look at how

artists through out history find nature and the environment a rich source of inspiration for expressing human emotions and concerns. Students compare this theme in Expressionism and Pop Art.

Grade 4 students will explore

observational drawing and create an expressive fantasy landscape of plants, animals, nature and ecology.

Grade 1 students will discover

texture and pattern in the natural world and how to represent these elements in works of art. Explorations are focused on imaginary and realistic representations culminating in creating a representational sculpture of a chosen reptile and including an appropriate habitat.

Grade 2 students will look at how

artists through out history find nature and the environment a rich source of inspiration for expressing human emotions and concerns. Students compare this theme in Expressionism and Pop Art.

Grade 5 students will explore the

Pop Art movement and how the work of Andy Warhol and Claus Oldenberg ask us to think about our relationship to consumer culture. Projects include making giant food sculptures.

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