Daily Lesson Plan
Student: Barbara Reiman Cooperating Teacher’s Approval: ________ Date: 11/11/12
Subject: Art
Topic: Creative Visual Arts Grade: 8th
Allocated Time: 15-20 minutes
Student Population: Heterogeneous, 17 girls, 13 boys
State Standards:
Specific Number: 9.1.8.A Exact wording: Know and use the elements and principles of each
art form to create works in the arts and humanities
 Elements: Visual Arts: • color • form/shape • line • space • texture • value
 Principles: Visual Arts: • balance • contrast • emphasis/focal point • movement/rhythm •
proportion/scale • repetition • unity/harmony
Specific Number: 9.1.8.B: Exact wording: Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety
of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the
arts.
 Visual Arts: • paint • draw • craft • sculpt • print • design for environment,
communication, multi-media
Core curriculum, benchmarks, or district standards if required by the district:
Specific Number: _______ Exact wording: _________________________
Goal for Understanding: Students will learn how to complete a colorful bracelet to demonstrate
their creativity. Students will learn the history of Embroidery Floss Bracelets. Students will learn
the meaning of the colors of the bracelets they create.
Instructional Objective (Statement):
Student Behaviors
Sources of Evidence
Students will read the directions Completed Bracelet
on how to complete an
Various Colors of Embroidery
embroidery floss bracelet.
Floss- Cut approximately
forearms length.
Students will make their own
Scissors
modifications for the design and Tape
color scheme of the bracelet.
YouTube video on how to
create an embroidery floss
Students can work in small
bracelet
groups to discuss their
PowerPoint presentation and
techniques and color model.
pictures of how to create
embroidery floss bracelet.
After the lesson students will be
able to create their own
Attached is a KWL Sheet for
bracelets using any color
students to fill out.
scheme they choose.
Criteria for Evaluation
Teacher will evaluate the end results
of the bracelets to ensure students
understood the directions.
Rubric will be a checklist which is
attached to evaluate student
progress on the activity.
Teaching to the Objective: Students will be able to create a bracelet from embroidery floss according to directions given.
-Background InformationWhat is the History of Embroider Floss Bracelets?
 Knotting arts have been around for centuries. Some of the earliest are from China
beginning in 421 B.C.
 In the 13th century it is said that the Arabian weavers created a knot tying craft known
as Macramé. The practice then traveled to Italy and France.
 Macramé became popular in Britain in the 19th century and revived in the United States
in 1960’s
 Life Script suggests that friendship bracelets are a direct descendant of Central
American Indian Crafts. Life Script also suggests that friendship bracelets became
popular in the United States in the 1970’s when it was popular to wear ethnic items.
How do you make an Embroidery Floss Bracelet?
 One must cut 2-3 pieces of string approximately a forearm length to ensure it will be
ling enough. Any extra length can be cut when completed
 The string should be the same length for each color, unless one color needs to be
dominant in the bracelet.
 Then tie the embroidery floss string using a double knot to ensure the string stays
together when weaving the bracelet together. Make sure to leave some room at the top
of the string.
 Tape the top part of the string that you left to a table or your lap. Also you can use a
clip board to keep the knotted bracelet in one place.
 Then spread the embroidery floss strings out in a straight line so they are about 1-2
inches separated. This will help when you begin to start the bracelet.
 Start with the piece of floss farthest left and make the shape or the number four and tie
it with the middle piece of floss going all the way up the middle piece of floss. Repeat
this at least three times. If you want one color to be more dominant then the others
then repeat this action at most seven times.
 Repeat this step with each piece of embroidery floss until the bracelet is at the length
required to wear.
 Cut the excess floss and tie using a double knot to ensure the bracelet does not come
undone.
 Wear the bracelet proudly.
Tips for making an Embroidery Floss Bracelet:
 Follow directions carefully.
 Start with just two pieces of embroidery floss to make it simpler
 At first use longer pieces of floss to ensure the pattern is correct. Longer strings will
help you see where mistakes were made.
Estimated Time:
5 mins:
Teaching to the Objective
Introduction/Motivation/
Prior Knowledge:
Have any students made any type of
bracelet before?
Materials will be presented and discussed
so students fully understand what needs to
be done to make the bracelet.
Students will share their experiences and
bracelet creations with other class members
Differentiation: Required for each
Section.
Discussion amongst the class to see who has
made bracelets before and can offer some
helpful advice.
Students will listen to instruction and watch a
video of how to complete the activity.
15 mins:
.
Developmental Activities:
What are some colors you would choose to
make your bracelet?
Will discuss what the project embroidery
floss will entail.
Ask students if they’ve ever made bracelets
before
Distribute handout instructions on how to
complete an embroidery floss bracelet.
Complete a bracelet from start to finish so
students can visually see how to complete an
embroidery floss bracelet. Also so they can
reference the completed bracelet is needed.
First cut 2-3 strands of embroidery floss.
Tie the floss together in a double knot
Tape to desk to ensure it will keep in place
when braiding the floss.
Start with the piece of embroidery floss
farthest to the left and make shape like the
number four with the second string and then
knot them together.
Repeat this procedure at minimum three
times if not more depending on if you would
like more or less of that color to show on the
bracelet.
Repeat this process with the remaining
pieces of floss colors until the bracelet is at
the required length for your arm or anklet.
Explain others uses of embroidery floss such
Students can work individually or in small
groups to make the bracelets. Cooperative
learning will occur to help students who may
need guidance.
Teacher will monitor student progress and guide
students to ensure the activity is fully
understood.
as it can be used to create all kinds of crafts,
including counted cross stitch, stamped cross
stitch, needlepoint, and embroidery projects.
5 mins:
Students will construct their own bracelets
using various colors of embroidery floss.
Discussion at the end of the activity. Ask
students why they chose the colors they did.
Would they make these bracelets with their
friends?
Assessment: Did students complete the
embroidery floss bracelet?
Did they enjoy the creative project?
Students will write a reflection on the
activity about what they’ve learned and
how they would make the bracelets
different.
Closure: Students share their creative
bracelets to one another and discuss why
they choose certain colors.
An open discussion will occur so we can
learn from one another how they completed
the activity as well as what they’ve learned
from making embroidery floss bracelets.
Follow-up:
 Students will research the history of friendship bracelets
 After reading the history of friendship bracelets students will explain if they used any of
the colors and if they agree with what they mean
o Pink – kind
o Red – honest
o Orange – energetic
o Yellow – cheerful
o Green – responsible
o Blue -- loyal
o Black – strong
 Students will write a reflection on their experience
 Students will show off their creative completed embroidery floss bracelets
 Students will complete a KWL worksheet.
 Students will complete the checklist so they can be graded on their work.
Materials:
 Various Colors of Embroidery Floss,
 Tape
 Scissors
 Your Creativity
Resources:
 http://www.ehow.com/how_4622007_make-friendship-bracelets-embroidery-floss.html
This site shows the step-by-step procedures in making an embroidery floss
bracelet.
 http://www.braceletbook.com/history_of_friendship_bracelets.html
Website provides the history of making friendship bracelets and what the different
colors represent.
 http://webspace.ringling.edu/~rmalkiew/courses/introweb/project02process/history_page.
html
This site gives information on the history of making friendship bracelets.
References:
 http://www.pdesas.org/Standard/Views#113|797|0|0
This site shows the Pennsylvania standards for classroom activity.
 http://hbernb.atspace.com/index.html
This site shows the various patterns and styles of making bracelets.
Technology:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX-UbOdziHs
 Use of a Power point presentation will be provided for the step-by-step process of making
the embroidery floss bracelet.