Visual Art 7th grade
Dana Handy
Learning Target
December 8-12, 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
I can describe ways
art was a part of
ancient Greek and
Roman culture.
I can describe ways
art was a part of
ancient Greek and
Roman culture.
I can create a
figurative design
typical of those
found on Greek and
Roman pottery.
I can describe
distinguishing
characteristics of
Medieval art.
I can create
illuminated letters
typical of those
found in the
Medieval time
period.
Students will
• describe and
analyze distinguishing
characteristics of
visual art representing
a variety of world
cultures (e.g.,
Classical Greece,
Ancient Rome and
Egypt) and historical
periods (e.g.,
Medieval)
• observe, classify
and create visual art
according to styles
and processes used
in a variety of
world cultures and
historical periods
• examine visual
artworks from various
world cultures and
explain how artworks
reflect the culture,
cultural beliefs or
blending of cultures;
use examples to
illustrate how artworks
have directly
influenced society or
culture
• examine visual
artworks from various
time periods and
explain the influence
of time and place
that are reflected in
Students will
• describe and
analyze distinguishing
characteristics of
visual art representing
a variety of world
cultures (e.g.,
Classical Greece,
Ancient Rome and
Egypt) and historical
periods (e.g.,
Medieval)
• observe, classify
and create visual art
according to styles
and processes used
in a variety of
world cultures and
historical periods
• examine visual
artworks from various
world cultures and
explain how artworks
reflect the culture,
cultural beliefs or
blending of cultures;
use examples to
illustrate how artworks
have directly
influenced society or
culture
• examine visual
artworks from various
time periods and
explain the influence
of time and place
that are reflected in
Students will
• describe and
analyze distinguishing
characteristics of
visual art representing
a variety of world
cultures (e.g.,
Classical Greece,
Ancient Rome and
Egypt) and historical
periods (e.g.,
Medieval)
• observe, classify
and create visual art
according to styles
and processes used
in a variety of
world cultures and
historical periods
• examine visual
artworks from various
world cultures and
explain how artworks
reflect the culture,
cultural beliefs or
blending of cultures;
use examples to
illustrate how artworks
have directly
influenced society or
culture
• examine visual
artworks from various
time periods and
explain the influence
of time and place
that are reflected in
Students will
• describe and
analyze distinguishing
characteristics of
visual art representing
a variety of world
cultures (e.g.,
Classical Greece,
Ancient Rome and
Egypt) and historical
periods (e.g.,
Medieval)
• observe, classify
and create visual art
according to styles
and processes used
in a variety of
world cultures and
historical periods
• examine visual
artworks from various
world cultures and
explain how artworks
reflect the culture,
cultural beliefs or
blending of cultures;
use examples to
illustrate how artworks
have directly
influenced society or
culture
• examine visual
artworks from various
time periods and
explain the influence
of time and place
that are reflected in
Students will
Standard
Program of Studies • describe and
analyze distinguishing
characteristics of
visual art representing
a variety of world
cultures (e.g.,
Classical Greece,
Ancient Rome and
Egypt) and historical
periods (e.g.,
Medieval)
• observe, classify
and create visual art
according to styles
and processes used
in a variety of
world cultures and
historical periods
• examine visual
artworks from various
world cultures and
explain how artworks
reflect the culture,
cultural beliefs or
blending of cultures;
use examples to
illustrate how artworks
have directly
influenced society or
culture
• examine visual
artworks from various
time periods and
explain the influence
of time and place
that are reflected in
Visual Art 7th grade
Dana Handy
Vocabulary
Instructional
Method
Activities
December 8-12, 2014
them
• use print and nonprint sources to
explore, describe and
compare themes,
characters, and
situations in artworks
from different cultures
or time periods
them
• use print and nonprint sources to
explore, describe and
compare themes,
characters, and
situations in artworks
from different cultures
or time periods
them
• use print and nonprint sources to
explore, describe and
compare themes,
characters, and
situations in artworks
from different cultures
or time periods
them
• use print and nonprint sources to
explore, describe and
compare themes,
characters, and
situations in artworks
from different cultures
or time periods
them
• use print and nonprint sources to
explore, describe and
compare themes,
characters, and
situations in artworks
from different cultures
or time periods
Greek
Roman
Culture
Greek
Roman
Culture
Greek
Roman
Culture
Figurative
Geometric
Organic
Medieval
Medieval
Direct Instruction
Independent Learning
Opener: Creativity
Challenge
Independent Learning
Group Discussion
Opener: Define
Project
Direct Instruction
Project
Opener: Respond
Students will watch
videos:
https://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=VAgA6
G75XsI A tour
through ancient
Rome and
https://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=qlxsE_
KOvbE&feature=relat
ed Greek pottery and
Smart Notebook
lesson on Greek Black
Figure Pottery.
Students will draw
the shape of a Greek
vase after looking at
examples and will
color in shape with
red/brown oil pastels.
Students will paint
their vase with black
paint. They will draw
a plan for their vase
depicting a figurative
scene. They will
include both
geometric and
organic designs. They
will use a tool to
scratch off the black
paint and create their
own red-figure design
style.
Project
Direct Instruction
Opener: Draw it out
Students will explore
https://www.youtube
.com/watch/?v=1aDH
Ju9J10o
about Medieval life
and culture.
Introduce the art of
ancient Greece and
Rome with video:
https://www.khanaca
demy.org/humanities
/art-1010/new-topic2014-0807T19:34:44.865Z/v/g
reek-and-roman-art
Explore site
http://www.carlos.e
mory.edu/ODYSSEY
and look/read about
Greek and Roman art
Students will read
Chapter 9 in
Understanding Art
and will answer the
questions for
Opener: Draw it out
Introduce Medieval
art by showing
http://smarthistory.k
hanacademy.org/med
ieval.html
and
https://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=v4zQn
NLRW3w
and
http://smarthistory.k
hanacademy.org/lind
au-gospels-cover.html
and
https://www.youtube
.com/watch/?v=1aDH
Ju9J10o
And show examples
from my google art
project collection of
Once they have an
approved plan, they
will draw out their
illuminated letter on
posterboard and go
over the lines with
glue.
When dry, letters will
be covered with
aluminum foil and
colored/decorated
with permanent
marker.
Visual Art 7th grade
Dana Handy
understanding and
complete the
worksheet.
December 8-12, 2014
Medieval art.
Assessments
Students can describe
the role of art in
ancient Greek and
Roman culture
through discussion
and by completing
the questions
correctly.
Students can tell how
art is a significant part
of Greek and Roman
culture.
Students create a
figurative drawing
with both geometric
and organic design on
their vase.
Accommodations
Extended time/ Modified
Tests and Assignments/
Peer Tutor/ Reader/
Small group/ Chunking
Assignments/ Modeling/
Positive Feedback/
Prompting/Cueing
Extended time/ Modified
Tests and Assignments/
Peer Tutor/ Reader/
Small group/ Chunking
Assignments/ Modeling/
Positive Feedback/
Prompting/Cueing
Extended time/ Modified
Tests and Assignments/
Peer Tutor/ Reader/
Small group/ Chunking
Assignments/ Modeling/
Positive Feedback/
Prompting/Cueing
Students will plan an
illuminated letter.
Students can describe
at least three
characteristics of
Medieval art.
Extended time/ Modified
Tests and Assignments/
Peer Tutor/ Reader/
Small group/ Chunking
Assignments/ Modeling/
Positive Feedback/
Prompting/Cueing
Students can create
an illuminated letter
in the style of
Medieval art.
Extended time/ Modified
Tests and Assignments/
Peer Tutor/ Reader/
Small group/ Chunking
Assignments/ Modeling/
Positive Feedback/
Prompting/Cueing