LESSON PLAN Date: 03/19/12 Student Teacher: Kevin Brend

Lesson Title: Native American Art: Spirit AnimalsGrade Level: 2nd and 1st grade

Lesson Link: Native American Art: Examples AttachedSpirit Guide Art: Examples Attached

State Goals:26.A.1eVisual Arts: Identify media and tools and how to use them in a safe and responsible manner

when painting, drawing and constructing.

26.B.1dVisual Arts: Demonstrate knowledge and skills to create visual works of art using

manipulation, eye-hand coordination, building and imagination.

27.B.1Know how images, sounds and movement convey stories about people, places and times.

Objectives: Conceptual: Given artwork examples and a discussion, students will learning the role of spirit animals in Native American cultures.Conceptual: Given a guided discussion, students will reflect on times that others help.Skill: Given a demonstration and tools, students will practice fine motor and artistic skills with chalk pastels.

Assessment Questions and Criteria: Rubric or other assessment tools should be attached after the lesson plan.Students will be able to verbally explain the general role of spirit guides.Students will be able to describe clearly a time that they were offered guidance or support.Students will be able to draw a representation of an animal and scene they choose.

Teaching Resources Needed to Support the Lesson:Animal reference images BearsNative American Art images Examples attachedSpirit Guide Art images Examples attached

Art Materials Necessary for the Lesson:

Colored PaperColored PencilsChalk/ Soft Pastels

Teacher Activities Student ActivitiesPreparation (5-10 minutes):Set up art supplies

Materials are sorted into 2 work stations (red and blue) with 1 bin of pastels and 1 bin of colored paper

Set up visual examples only visual references examples not demo

project examples

Introduction (5 minutes):Introduce myselfAsk students names

Ask students what they know about native Americans

Development(15 min instruction + 25 min work time):

Discuss Native American Culture (3 min) show art reference: woman with horses

Students say their name and favourite animal

Students answer questions:[artwork]

Where is this taking place? What types of things are at places like

these? (guide answers to trees, rocks, flowers, streams, and animals)

Discuss Spirit animals (10 min) show art references: Animals

show art references: Paints

show art references: booksLynx baby clothingobjects for ceremonies

Ideal Generation (3 minutes)Make a list of animals with students

Make a list of things we like about people or pets or animals

(WORK TIME)

Introduce Project (2 minutes)Explain project conceptExplain how to do project

Demonstrate Materials (5 minutes or less) Colored paper with colored pencils

Pass out materials and organize groups (2 minutes)

Begin work time Assist students as needed

If students finish drawing early: Demo pastels and pass out practice paper

to students that are ready WARNING: Hands and table will be very

messy. Caution not to touch clothing, face or rest arms on tables. Color will wash off.

Discuss symbols and multiple meanings

Students answer questions:[artwork]

What types of animals are there? How do you think this person feels? (happy,

sad, angry, clam)

Students answer questions:[animal artwork]

Does the guide seems nice, mean, funny, scary, friendly, silly?

What does their guide (Yek) help them with? (to be brave, peaceful, ect)

Students gather around demonstration area*show examples (include process examples and Hopi poster)

Students collect 1 piece of paper and are assigned a group (red or blue)

Students work in area next to their group's material bin

Give 2 minute warning to stop working

Conclusion (5 minutes):Collect students projects

comment on what each student did well as they turn in their work

Ask students to put away supplies point out what each group did well

Inform students on what we will be doing during the next session.

Thank students for their cooperation and good work.

Students bring projects to me place in pile

Students organize their supply bin

Critical Comments and Reflections:Write your overall reflections after your first-round teaching (Problems, successes, adjustments, and what to think about for next lesson)

Thumbnails of references for lessonAnimal Symbolism References

Spirit Guide Reference Images

Native American Reference Images