Visual Art Lesson Plan

Shanna K. Calfee

Grade: 8th

Title of Lesson: Sun and Moon - Warm and Cool Colors (6 days)

Long Range Goals: Understanding, Identifying, and Applying the Warm and Cool Colors to their sun and
moon illustrations.

Standards: 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 5.2, 5.3, 6.2

Objectives:
1. TSW understand that color can be used to evoke feelings, temperatures, time of day, seasons, and
etc.
2. TSW learn more of the Color –wheel and apply it when coloring their masterpieces.
3. TSW learn the Warm and Cool Colors and use them on their Sun and Moon illustrations.
4. TSW match the correct colors on the appropriate parts of their sun and moon.
5. TSW build on previous lessons of the Elements of Art in designing their sun and moon.
6. TSW learn how to properly use and clean a paint brush.

Materials:

1. Posters to reinforce Shapes and Line

2. Poster of the Color-Wheel
3. Finished Example of the Project
4. Unfinished Examples of the Project
5. Handouts of examples of Sun/Moon, and facial features
6. Notebook Paper
7. Pencil
8. Large Erasers
9. 80lb Drawing Paper
10. Black Sharpies
11. Large Paper Plate for Tracing
12. Oil Pastels, Water Color, Acrylic Paints, or Colored Pencils– Students have free choice
13. Paint brushes
14. Cups for Water
15. Paper Towels
16. Power Point of Warm and Cool Colors – The Color wheel more in depth.
17. Examples of reproduction on the power-point.

Vocabulary:

Primary Colors Acrylic Paints

Secondary Colors Contrast
Tertiary Colors
Elements of Art

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Cross Curricular Connections:
Psychology – How color evokes emotions.
Science – Color represents time of day, seasons, and temperatures.

Procedure:

1. Introduction, Set, Overview:

“Welcome back to art class!”

2. Teaching Strategies:

a. Tell students about the new project. How we’re starting with a pre-test, taking notes from the
board and power-point, painting their own Color-wheel, creating their own sun and moon to
represent the warm and cool colors, show and tell, and lastly, taking the test to end the lesson.
b. Pass out the Color Pre-test
c. Go over the Pre-Test
d. Students take out lined notebook paper for notes from board and power-point.
e. Students trace paper plate in the center of paper to begin their Color-wheel they’re going to
create and paint using only the Primary colors.
f. Students will label each triangle slice correctly before painting.
g. Teach how to properly use and clean a paint brush.
h. Students will learn how to mix their colors correctly starting from the three Primary colors to
create the color they are needing to complete their wheel.
i. Everyday there will be a new Daily Focus question on the board for them to date, write, and
answer in their folders. These questions are to help with recognition, higher thinking skills, and
critical thinking.
j. Chart of shapes, color wheel, and line.
k. Walking around the classroom assisting.
l. Allowing students to get out of their seats and to go check the color-wheel chart on the wall up
close.
m. After the majority has finished their color-wheels, introduce the rest of the lesson with the main
project of the Sun and Moon – Warm and Cool colors.
n. Refer back to the power-point that shows natural examples of warm and cool colors. For
Example: Lava is red, a warm color.
o. Show students where the helpful/inspirational teacher copies, that they don’t mark on, stay and
that they’re on the back table for their convenience. These copies are examples of Sun and
Moon drawings from the internet or some that I’ve made for them.
p. Students will be doing this part of the project on the large drawing paper. They will start by
tracing the plate on their paper once again. The large circle starts the layout of the sun.
q. Students will have “Tester” paper at their convenience as well. This paper is used to test out a
color to see if they like it or to sketch something out before they put it on their paper.
r. Teacher will draw on the white board for all to see and they can follow along.
s. Students work independently, teacher walks around and assist.
t. When the due date is up, teacher reviews with students, and then gives the test.
u. Teacher displays finished work in the hallways.

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 3. Directed Activities:
a. Teacher welcomes students to class, informs them of the new lesson, and then gives a pre-test.
b. Teacher reviews pre-test with the students.
c. Students follow along and participate in taking notes from power-point about color.
d. Students trace a plate in the center of the 9x12 drawing paper to begin creating their color-wheel.
e. Students divide and label their color-wheel.
f. TSW start with only the three Primary colors to mix and paint in their color-wheel.
g. Before painting, TSW learn how to properly use and clean a paint brush.
h. Teacher has students help gather water cups, brushes, paint, and paper towels for their tables.
i. Students work at their tables mixing the colors correctly and applying the colors to their wheels.
j. Teacher walks around assisting.
k. Students put color-wheels on drying rack. Names, class, and dates are to be on the back right
corner of their work.
l. Students clean up- if paint is still good, put clear wrap over it.
m. (the next day in class…after the majority have finished their wheels)
n. Briefly review the color-wheel. Students follow along with power-point in taking notes on the
warm and cool colors. Students see at how things in nature are examples of the warm and cool
colors.
o. Teacher shows examples of the project. Teacher also shows finished examples and unfinished
examples.
p. Ask if anyone has questions.
q. Show students where the helpful/inspirational teacher copies, that they don’t mark on, stay and
that they’re on the back table for their convenience. These copies are examples of Sun and
Moon drawings from the internet or some that I’ve made for them.
r. Teacher also hands out the projects requirements page to each student. They are allowed to keep
these in their folders.
s. Allow students to sketch out their thoughts for their Sun and Moon project.
t. Students will be doing this part of the project on the large drawing paper. They will start by
tracing the plate on their paper once again. The large circle starts the layout of the sun. Students
may design their Sun and Moon differently and don’t have to trace the plate if they have a
different plan.
u. Teacher will draw on the white board for all to see and they can follow along.
v. Teacher shows how to draw the facial features on the board for students to see and then test out
on the “tester” paper.
w. Students work independently, teacher walks around and assist.
x. When students are finished drawing in pencil everything for their Sun and Moon, they trace it in
sharpie.
y. When all tracing is finished, students color their masterpieces in the medium of their choice that
is listed for this project.
z. Students color appropriately – Showing on the Sun side the warm colors and on the moon side
the cool colors.
aa. Teacher gives demo on how to use the oil pastels – students follow along on a chart using the
pastels as well.
bb. Teacher also reads the requirements page to the students so they’ve heard what is expected.
cc. When the due date is up, teacher reviews with students, and then gives the test.
dd. *”Show and Tell” is part of the review. This is where students stand with me before the class,
show their finished artwork, and talk about it.
ee. Students sign and date their masterpieces.
ff. Teacher displays finished work in the hallways and students are pumped to see their art in the
hallways.

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 4. Measurement:
Teacher evaluates students understanding as monitoring occurs during initial practice, and students
answer their daily focus on the board every day in their folders. Teacher quickly refers at the
beginning of every class the requirements for the project, to help maintain the focus of the lesson. At
the end of class teacher, reviews the daily focus with the students – students give responses. A test
is given at the end of the lesson. After test are graded, teacher passes them back out and goes over it
with the class, so students will know how well they did or didn’t do.

5. Closure:
a. Students respond by raising their hands when questions are asked.
b. Students write on the back on their work the warm and cool colors.
c. Students are asked to come and do “Show and Tell” – part of the review process.
d. Teacher reviews with class, they have their notes out in front of them.
e. Students sign and date their masterpieces.
f. Teacher hangs their artwork in the hallway.

6. Re-Teaching Procedure:
a. If the circle is too small or the moon half, teacher helps student start over on the back of the
page.
b. If the shape is not pleasing, students will flip over their notebook paper and practice drawing the
shape on it.
c. Students may go over their black lines if they want them to be darker.
d. If it’s a lost cause, student may start over with teacher assistance.

7. Alternative/Supplemental Activities:
a. If the student is completely frustrated, the teacher will give them a template for them to work
with or on.

8. Evaluation:
a. Student self - Evaluates
b. Teacher evaluates student as work progresses.
c. Teacher goes back over the requirements list for the students.
d. Students identify and write on the back of their art the warm and cool colors.
e. Test is given and graded. Artwork and test are two separate grades.

9. Clean Up:
Use established classroom procedure.

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Daily Focus Questions:
1. What are the warm colors?
2. What are the cool colors?
3. List three natural objects that are cool colors.
4. List three natural objects that are warm colors.
5. What are the Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Colors?
6. What colors are used to make green, orange, and violet?
7. What are the Complementary Colors?

Essential Questions:

1. What Elements of Art did you use in creating your Sun and Moon?
2. How did you use the Elements of Art to create your masterpiece?
3. List the colors that best represent the four seasons.

Aesthetic Questions:
1. How does your Sun and Moon make you feel?
2. What did you like and/or dislike about your Sun and Moon and why?

Requirements:

 Colors used appropriately on their sides.

 Cool Colors: Green, Violet, Blue
 Warm Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow
 Neutral Colors Are Welcomed.
 Variety of Detail Drawings: small, medium, and large
 On the Sun Side: Facial Features and Sun Rays
 On the Moon Side: Facial Features, Wind, and Stars.
 Stars may be colored yellow.
 Drawn in pencil first, then traced in black sharpie.
 Excellent Craftsmanship
 Everything colored – No empty white spaces
 Name, Class, and Date on back bottom right corner
 Signature and Date when Finished disguised on the front

Examples:

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Name: ___________________________________________ Date:___________ Class: _______ (A or B)

Project:___________________________________________ Check List

 1______________________________________(Name and Class on back bottom right corner.)

 2___________________________________________________

 3___________________________________________________

 4___________________________________________________

 5___________________________________________________

 6___________________________________________________

 7________________________________________ (Signature and Date when finished.)

Additional Notes and Sketches:

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Name ____________________________________________ Class __________ Date _____________

~Color Notes~
Instructions: Follow along & Fill in the blanks with the appropriate answer that pertain to the lesson.

1. The Primary Colors are _________________, __________________, and _____________________.

2. The Primary Colors are the _______________ colors. They’re existing.
3. The Secondary Colors are ___________________, __________________, and
____________________.
4. The Secondary Colors are _______________ and created from the Primary Colors.
5. Red + ____________ = _V___________ Red + _____________ = _O____________
6. Yellow + ____________ = _G_____________
7. What is your favorite color? _________________________________
8. What is Ms. Calfee’s favorite color? __________________________________
9. The Tertiary Colors come in __________ place.
10. There are six Tertiary Colors, they’re ________________, _______________, _______________,
_____________________, __________________, and. __________________________.
11. Why is the Tertiary Color named “Red Orange” and not “Orange Red?” ______________________
________________________________________________________________________________
12. The warm colors are _______________, _______________, ________________, and hot___________.
13. The cool colors are _____________________, ________________, Gray, and ____________________.
14. Complementary colors mixed together create the color __________________.
15. Yellow and Violet make an ______________ brown.
16. Complementary colors are _______________ of each other on the color wheel.
17. What are some colors that represent the Summer? __________________________________________
18. What are some colors that represent the Fall? ______________________________________________
19. What are some colors that represent the Winter? ___________________________________________
20. What are some colors that represent the Spring? ____________________________________________
21. Tint is when you add _____________ to a color to make it lighter.
22. Shade is when you add _______________ to a color to make it darker.
23. Bonus: What is the order of the rainbow? ____________________________________________

When finished – Turn this in TODAY at the “Turn In Spot.” This is a Grade!

Your name, class, and date needs to be on it or -5!

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Name_________________________________ Date_____________ Class (A or B) _______________
Color Test

1. ___________ + __________ = __Orange_ 2. ____________ + __________ = __Violet___

3. __________ + ___________ = __Green__ 4. __Red__ + __________ = __Brown___

5. __Orange__ + _________ = __Brown__ 6. __Yellow_ + ________ = __Brown__

7. Complementary colors are Opposite or Beside each other on the color-wheel? (Circle the Correct One.)

8. The warm colors are: __________ , ____________ , _____________ , and _________________ .

9. The cool colors are: ____________ , _____________ , _____________ , and ________________ .

10. The Neutral colors are: _______________ , ______________ , _____________ , and ______________ .

11. The Primary Colors are: __________ , _______________ , and __________________ .

12. The Secondary Colors are: ________________ , _________________ , and ____________________ .

13. List THREE Tertiary Colors: __________________ , _________________ , and _________________ .

Bonus: Tint is when you add _______________ to a color. Shade is when you add ___________ to a color.

Directions: Answer the Following in Complete Sentences.

1. How did you use the Elements of Art in your masterpiece? ___________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

2. How does your Sun and Moon make you feel and why? _____________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

3. What was your least and favorite part about this project and why? ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

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