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LESSON PLAN FORMAT

University of North Texas Art Education


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I. Lesson Number, Grade Levels, Title, and Duration:

Lesson 3, 8th Grade, The Nature of Change, 7 class periods

II. Lesson Rationale:

The students will learn how to execute proper acrylic painting strategies and how to use Aurasma
software. The students will use creative thinking and problem solving to create a acrylic painting with
an overlaid Aurasma animation that shows changes in nature.

III. Key Concepts:

Nature changes.

IV. Essential Question:

How does nature change?

V. Lesson Objectives:

The students will be able to combine traditional and digital art and relate it to changes in nature.

VI. Specific Art Content:

Elements and principles of design


Acrylic Painting
Animation

VII. Resources & Materials for Teacher:

Computer
Projector
Paper

VIII. Resources & Materials for Students:

Computer Paint brushes Electronic device (for accessing Aurasma)


Pencil Water cup
Paper Rags
Acrylic paint various colors Canvas

IX. Instruction and Its Sequencing:

1st Day of the Lesson

1. Introduction/Motivation:
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The teacher will explain the project and introduce Aurasma to the students.

2. Guided Practice

The students will download Aurasma and get into groups to experiment with Aurasma using the
website and their phone to understand the purpose of the app.

3. Independent Practice

In their groups, students will work together to create their own example Aurasma animation.

4. Closure

The teacher will explain that the next class period they will be creating sketches their painting and for
their final Aurasma animation. The teacher will encourage students to continue exploring the Aurasma
site on their own and return with any questions.

5. Formative Evaluation

The teacher will check to insure all students working effectively in groups and that each group has
completed an example Aurasma animation.

6. Classroom Management Procedures

The teacher will help facilitate the lesson and answer any questions or concerns about the assignment.

2nd Day of the Lesson:

1. Introduction/Motivation:

The teacher will show a slide-show presentation that features artists work that represents nature.

2. Guided Practice

The teacher will meet with each student individually in order for the students to present their ideas for
their acrylic nature painting and Aurasma animation.

3. Independent Practice

Students will work to complete their sketches for their painting and their Aurasma animations.

4. Closure

The teacher will inform the students that their sketches must be completed by the beginning of the next
class meeting. The teacher will explain that the stds. will begin creating their paintings the next class
period.
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5. Formative Evaluation

The teacher will monitor students progress on the completion of their sketches. The teacher will also
work with students one-on-one to ensure that they have acceptable designs that meet requirements and
provide suggestions on how to make improvements if needed.

6. Classroom Management Procedures

Walk around and make sure all students are working on task and understanding the project.

3rd Day of the Lesson

1. Introduction/Motivation:

Teacher will facilitate painting demo and stds. will begin paintings.

2. Guided Practice

The teacher will begin the class with an acrylic painting demo video. The teacher will give a short
demo on painting tips and suggestions.

3. Independent Practice

The students will work independently to complete their paintings.

4. Closure

The teacher will explain that students will have one additional day to complete their paintings.

5. Formative Evaluation

The teacher will monitor students progress on the completion of their paintings. The teacher will also
work with students one-on-one to ensure that they have acceptable designs that meet requirements and
provide suggestions on how to make improvements if needed.

6. Classroom Management Procedures

Have classroom arranged for painting demos and walk around and monitor students progress. All
workstations will be cleaned and all supplies put away.

4th Day of the Lesson

1. Introduction/Motivation:

Teacher will facilitate art walk and stds. finish their paintings.
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2. Guided Practice

The teacher will begin the class with an art walk, so that the stds. can compare their photoshop work
and discuss what works and what doesnt.

3. Independent Practice

Students will work to finish their paintings.

4. Closure

Announcing they will be working on their Aurasma animations next class and need to have their
paintings completed by then.

5. Formative Evaluation

The teacher will make sure students finish their paintings.

6. Classroom Management Procedures

Monitor groups during peer reviews. All workstations will be cleaned and all supplies put away.

5th Day of the Lesson

1. Introduction/Motivation:

The teacher will show a tutorial on how to use Aurasma and the stds. will being making their
animations.

2. Guided Practice

The teacher will help the stds. work Aurasma.

3. Independent Practice

Students will create their animation for their painting, they can work in groups to share electronic
devices if necessary, but must create an individual animation.

4. Closure

The teacher will announce that the students will need to have their animations completed by the end of
next class.

5. Formative Evaluation

Students will aim to be half way finished with their Aurasma animation by the end of class.
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6. Classroom Management Procedures

Show the students Aurasma tutorial and walk through class and assist students when they need help.

6th Day of the Lesson

1. Introduction/Motivation:

The teacher will announce that students will have a peer review during class and will be working on
their animations.

2. Guided Practice

The teacher will walk around the class and monitor students work.

3. Independent Practice

Students will meet with a partner at the start of class and give tips to each other. The students will
continue to work on their animations.

4. Closure

The students will announce have their animations completed so they can present them next class.

5. Formative Evaluation

Students will have their animations completed by the end of class.

6. Classroom Management Procedures

Teacher will make sure students have animation finished by end of class and meet with their peer
during class.

7th Day of the Lesson

1. Introduction/Motivation:

The teacher will inform the students that there will be a class critique.

2. Guided Practice

The teacher will have all of the students hand their work on the wall and open the Aurasma app.

3. Independent Practice

The students will walk around the room using the Aurasma app on each painting to see the animations
of their classmate. The students can walk in groups if they need to share electronic devices. The
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students will then participate in class critique.

4. Closure

Teacher will ask students what they learned from this project and answer any questions.

5. Formative Evaluation

The teacher will collect students paintings for grading.

6. Classroom Management Procedures

The teacher will help facilitate conversations for critique and make sure students are participating.

X. Summative Assessment and Evaluation:

Criteria Exemplary/Excellent Essential/Good Partial/Needs work

Sketches Student completes 3 Student completes 2 Student completes 0-1


(20 points) sketches for painting. sketches for painting. sketch for painting.

(20-15 points) (15-5 points) (5-0 points)

Nature Painting Student completes an Student completes an Student does not


(10 points) acrylic painting on acrylic painting on complete an acrylic
canvas. canvas. painting on canvas.

Painting represents an Painting somewhat Painting does not


aspect of nature. represents an aspect of represent an aspect of
nature. nature.
(10-8 points)
(7-5 points) (5-0 points)

Participation Student participates in Student somewhat Student does not


(20 points) daily classroom participates in daily participate in daily
activities. classroom activities. classroom activities.

(20-15 points) (15-5 points) (5-0 points)

Aurasma Animation uses Animation uses Animation uses no


Animation Aurasma technology Aurasma technology Aurasma technology
(30 points) and clearly displays and/or somewhat and/or does not display
how nature can change. displays how nature how nature can change.
can change.
(30-20 points) (10-0 points)
(20-10 points)
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Presentation Student clearly Student somewhat Student does not
(20 points) presents painting and presents painting and present painting and
Aurasma animation. Aurasma animation. Aurasma animation.

(20-15 points) (15-5 points) (5-0 points)

XI. Interdisciplinary Connections:

Geography
Science

XII. References & Resources:

Aurasma. Retrieved from https://www.aurasma.com/

Design Experts. (2014, August 17). Aurasma step by step guide - Augmented reality. [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im532nQsPnA

ArtistNetwork. (2009, Novermber 23). Painting acrylic trees and landscapes with terry harrison
(Preview). [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE7iBna59ek

Darrell Crow. (2011, December 10). Painting a waterfall in acrylics. [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BifNUJEHAc&t=1s

SchaeferArt. (2012, September 30). Learn how to paint a mountain scene by acrylic artist brandon.
[Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkp0D8aAkXk&t=100s

XIII. Art TEKS covered in this lesson, indicated in * bold

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter117/ch117b.html

117.202. Art, Middle School 1, Adopted 2013.

(c) Knowledge and skills.

*(1) Foundations: observation and perception. The student develops and expands visual
literacy skills using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world by
learning about, understanding, and applying the elements of art, principles of design, and expressive
qualities. The student uses what the student sees, knows, and has experienced as sources for
examining, understanding, and creating original artworks.

*(2) Creative expression. The student communicates ideas through original artworks using a
variety of media with appropriate skills. The student expresses thoughts and ideas creatively while
challenging the imagination, fostering reflective thinking, and developing disciplined effort and
progressive problem-solving skills.
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*(3) Historical and cultural relevance. The student demonstrates an understanding of art
history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and a variety of cultures. The student
develops global awareness and respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures.

*(4) Critical evaluation and response. The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self
and others, contributing to the development of the lifelong skills of making informed judgments and
reasoned evaluations.

XIV. National Art Standards

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.

Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

Anchor Standard 9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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