1. Word cloud
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Name one natural resource that is used in visual arts?
2. Slide
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Visual arts can represent Earth and its natural resources in many creative ways. From paintings to sculptures, visual artists incorporate materials like wood, metal, and even rocks to bring their ideas to life. By studying the visual arts, 6th grade students can discover how to appreciate Earth’s resources in a unique way.
Earth and Natural Resources in Visual Arts
3. Slide
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Landscape Painting: A type of visual art that depicts outdoor scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests. It often attempts to capture the beauty and grandeur of nature. Still Life: A type of visual art that focuses on inanimate objects, such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other everyday items. It is used to represent the cycle of life and the passage of time. Environmental Art: A type of visual art that uses natural resources to create art and promote awareness about environmental issues. The art can be made of items found in nature, such as rocks, leaves, and trees.
Concepts:
4. Slide
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The Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh painted a series of works that focused on the natural environment of the south of France. The Canadian artist Emily Carr was well known for her paintings of British Columbia's coastal forests. The French artist Paul Cezanne used the natural color schemes of the French countryside for his paintings.
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5. Open question
300 seconds
What are some examples of earth and natural resources used in visual arts?
6. Open question
300 seconds
How does the use of earth and natural resources in visual arts affect our environment?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What is the difference between earth and natural resources used in visual arts and resources used in other types of art?
8. Open question
300 seconds
What can you learn about earth and natural resources by studying visual arts?
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a monkey playing a guitar in outer space with alien friends cheering him on
10. Drawings
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Question: What visual arts can people create to educate others about Earth's natural resources? Clues: • Think about what mediums can convey a message about the environment. • Research how visual arts can be used to represent nature in a meaningful way. • Brainstorm creative ideas that will help people understand the importance of the environment. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work with a partner to create a visual art piece that educates people about Earth's natural resources. B. Explain your visual art piece to the class through a drawing and presentation.
11. Poll
60 seconds
Which artistic technique involves grinding earth pigments into a fine powder and mixing them with a binder to create paint?
- Impasto
- Fresco
- Encaustic
12. Poll
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What is the name of the art form that uses natural materials such as leaves, branches, and rocks to create sculptural installations in outdoor spaces?
- Land art
- Cubism
- Surrealism
13. Poll
60 seconds
'Earthworks' refer to artworks that are created using which natural resource?
- Water
- Earth or soil
- Air
14. Poll
60 seconds
Which famous artist painted 'Starry Night', featuring swirling sky and bright stars?
- Pablo Picasso
- Vincent van Gogh
- Leonardo da Vinci
15. Poll
60 seconds
In traditional pottery making, what type of clay is commonly used due to its abundance and workability?
- Porcelain clay
- Stoneware clay
- Earthenware clay
16. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are some of the visual art techniques used to represent natural resources and the environment?
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