Lesson Title: Kindergarten Zoo Owl Exhibit

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Scope and Sequence Statements (Lesson Link):
This lesson is designed to give the students an introduction to basic art making skills and
a lesson on different animals that exist in our world. At the end of six lessons, the
students will have a better understanding of color, shape, pattern, line, and form. The
students will also have a better understanding of different species of animals and their
different habitats.
Concept and Skills:
Introduction to shape and pattern
Skills recognition of basic shapes
Vocabulary Terms:
Shape, Circle, Square, rectangle, Triangle, Pattern, Repeat (repetition)
Purpose of Lesson (Overall Lesson Objective):
The purpose of this lesson is to help students discover shapes, patterns, and different
species of birds through an art activity.
Daily Objectives:
Given images of different types of bird species, students will recognize the particular
features (or parts) that make the animal a bird. The students will then create an owl
through identifying shapes and patterns and assembling them in such a way to make an
owl, effectively showing an understanding of shape, form, and pattern.
Assessment Criteria: Notes: 1) Link criteria to objectives, 2) Include rubrics, etc. as attachments
Students did or did not create shapes
Students did or did not assemble the shapes in such a way to create an owl
Students did or did not include a pattern into their bird
Teaching Resources Needed to Support the Lesson: Note: All background materials, research
documents, and handouts should be listed below and included as attachments.

PowerPoint Presentation to include:

Birds (basic anatomy and features)
Examples of patterns
Step-by-step visual example of project

Art Materials Necessary for the Lesson:

Construction Paper (varying colors)
Shape Stencils (created by instructor)
Markers
Scissors
Pencils
Glue sticks
Examples of finished project
Teacher Directed Activities
Introduction: 10-13 mins
1) Begin by asking students about pets,
animals, zoos, etc.
2) Talk about different animals at zoos
a. Mention bird exhibits
3) Talk about birds
a. Different types
b. Parts of the bird - beak, wings,
feathers, etc.
i. What shapes these parts
look like
c. Examples of colors, patterns in
bird feathers
4) Today we will make our very own
owls!
5) Present instructor made examples to
students

Student Directed Activities

Students will be seated by instructor
Students will listen, pay attention
Students will raise hands and respond
to questions when they are called upon
by the instructor
Students will listen to the project
introduction

Development: 40 mins
1) Begin demonstration
a. Show students different materials
they will use for project
b. Show students step-by-step
procedure for making owls
(images in PowerPoint)
c. Have pre-cut pieces and
assemble them in front of
students.
2) Student work
a. Students will be seated at their
desks
b. Students will be given supplies;

Students will work on their projects

Students will ask for help if they
require assistance with their projects
Students will focus on their projects
and not become a distraction to other
students
When students complete their project,
the instructor will verify that they are
completed, they will cleanup their
work stations and then they can work

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d.
e.
f.
g.

paper, pencil, glue sticks,

scissors
Students will use stencils to
create shapes for owls
Students will cut out different
shapes from paper using scissors
Students will organize pieces
together (prior to gluing) to see
what owl will look like
Students will start to glue pieces
together and assemble owls
Students will create a pattern on
their owl after it is completely
assembled

on drawing until the rest of the

students finish or it is time for the rest
of the class to cleanup

Conclusion: 7-10 mins

1) The students will be informed when
there are only ten minutes remaining,
and they will need to start cleaning up
their work areas
2) Once the cleanup is finished, the
students will gather around instructor
and recap what they learned during the
lesson (bird features, shapes, patterns,
colors, etc.)

The students will begin to cleanup

their work areas when they are
instructed to do so
Students will pay attention during the
lesson recap and answer the questions
to engage in a discussion about the
lesson

Critical Comments and Reflections: (Problems, successes, and what to think about for next
lesson)

Overall the students thoroughly enjoyed creating their own personal owls, so much they
all thought it was a hoot! Problems recognized as a result were - the paper provided was
too large, there were not enough stencils provided for each student. The paper could be
reduced in size making it easier to distribute and for students to work with. The paper
could already be pre-arranged in stacks featuring every color provided to cut down on
time used to distribute paper to students. Provide a pre-made stencil set for each student
in the class so no one has to wait for stencils to be passed around. The students enjoyed
using all the materials relevant to the lesson. The students enjoyed the ability to choose
what color they wanted for different parts of their owls and to create/design their very
own pattern. The result was a variety of colorful fun owls.