Table of Contents

Authors, Consultants, and Reviewers

Letter from the Authors

Program Introduction

Program Components, grades 1-5

Kindergarten

Unit Features, Grades 1-5

Unit One

Unit 1 Overview

Unit 1 Resources

Unit 1 Planning Guide

Unit 1 Introduction

1 Expressive Faces: Portraits and Proportion

Studio: Draw the Contours of a Face

2 Our Faces in Light: Value and Shading

Studio: Draw Faces in Shadow

Studio Exploration

Faces in Clay: Expression and Texture: Clay Sculpture

3 Posed for Action: Drawing from Observation

Studio: Draw Overlapping Poses

4 People in Action: Style and Technique

Studio: Crayon Rubbing of Action

Studio Exploration

Sculptures of People: Armature and Form: Mixed Media

5 Paintings About People: Mixing Colors

Studio: Painting a Story About People Outdoors

6 Genre Painting: Color Harmonies

Studio: Paint a Scene of Everyday Life

Studio Exploration

Art as a Record of History: Composition and Color: Painting

Connections: More Than a Face in a Crowd

Review: Vocabulary and Content

Unit 1 Close

Unit Two

Unit 2 Overview

Unit 2 Resources

Unit 2 Planning Guide

Unit 2 Introduction

7 A Tradition of Still Life: Light and Shadow

Studio: Draw Values in a Still Life

8 Styles in Still Life: Making Choices

Studio: Draw a Still Life of Personal Objects

Studio Exploration

Art Comes From Art: Creating a Still Life: Drawing

9 A Tradition of Quilting: Stories in Fabric

Studio: Create a Class Quilt

10 A Tradition of Weaving: Materials and Techniques

Studio: Using a Cardboard Loom

Studio Exploration

A Tradition of Yarn Painting: Pattern, Color, Composition: Yarn Design

11 Styles of Architecture: Changes in House Styles

Studio: Draw and Paint Your Dream House

12 Built to Last: Materials for Buildings

Studio: draw an Architectural Illustration

Studio Exploration

Green Architecture: New Materials and Forms: Found-Object Construction

Connections: Similarities and Differences

Review: Vocabulary and Content

Unit 2 Close

Unit Three

Unit 3 Overview

Unit 3 Resources

Unit 3 Planning Guide

Unit 3 Introduction

13 Surprising Images: Photomontage

Studio: Create a Photomontage

14 Creative Combinations: Surprising Portraits

Studio: Draw Fun Faces

Studio Exploration

Unexpected Figures: Found-Object Sculpture: Sculpture with Found Materials

15 Puzzling Lines: Op Art

Studio: Draw Unexpected Illusions

16 Positively Puzzling: Shapes and Illusion

Studio: Create Paper Tessellations

Studio Exploration

Patterned Illusions: Grid Pattern: Paper Construction

17 Paper Surprises: Creating a Collection of Papers

Studio: Texture-Rubbed and Painted Papers

18 Surprising Structures: Paper Sculpture

Studio: Create Sculptural Forms with Paper

Studio Exploration

Surprising Forms: Open and Closed Forms: Paper Sculpture

Connections: Surprising Patterns

Review: Vocabulary and Content

Unit 3 Close

Unit Four

Unit 4 Overview

Unit 4 Resources

Unit 4 Planning Guide

Unit 4 Introduction

19 Beauty in Nature: Drawing from Observation

Studio: Nature Sketches

20 Nature Studies: Using Watercolor Paints

Studio: Exploring Watercolor

Studio Exploration

Natural Expressions: Close-up Views: Drawing and Painting

21 Observing Creatures: Inventing New Patterns

Studio: Draw Creative Creatures with Color

22 Animal Styles: Creating a Relief Print

Studio: Create an Animal Print

Studio Exploration

Animals with Expressions: Suggest Movement: Clay Sculpture

23 Land, Sea, and Sky: Stencils

Studio: Stenciled Scroll Collaboration

24 Recycle and Restore: Sculpture with a Message

Studio: An Environmental Message Sculpture

Studio Exploration

Messages About Nature: Sculptural Forms: Found-Object Sculpture

Connections: Animals in Art

Review: Vocabulary and Content

Unit 4 Close

Unit Five

Unit 5 Overview

Unit 5 Resources

Unit 5 Planning Guide

Unit 5 Introduction

25 Letters and Symbols: Color and Balance

Studio: Create Paper Letterforms

26 Beautiful Handwriting: Brush and Pen

Studio: Calligraphy

Studio Exploration

Calligraphic Messages: Radial Symmetry: Design

27 Stories in Motion: Action Sequences

Studio: Create a Flip Book

28 Everyday Stories: Illustration and Composition

Studio: Draw a Mood or Behavior

Studio Exploration

Messages in Public: Models for Public Sculpture: Cardboard Construction

29 Symbols Systems: Communicating with Images

Studio: Draw and Cut Personal Symbols

30 Cultural Meanings: Symbols in Asian Art

Studio: Paint Natural Symbols

Studio Exploration

Vessels with a Message: Clay-Slab Construction: Clay

Connections: Communication

Review: Vocabulary and Content

Unit 5 Close

Unit Six

Unit 6 Overview

Unit 6 Resources

Unit 6 Planning Guide

Unit 6 Introduction

31 Beyond the Frame: Near and Far

Studio: Draw and Paint a Window with a View

32 Spatial Illusions: Linear and Atmospheric Perspective

Studio: Drawing the Horizon

Studio Explorations

Beyond the Planet: Perspective in Space: Drawing

33 Creating Excitement: Visual Rhythm and Movement

Studio: Draw a Wild and Wacky World of Rhythm

34 Dreamlike Places: Creating Mood

Studio: Mixing Neutral Colors

Studio Exploration

In Your Dreams: Unusual Proportions: Mixed Media

35 Fantasy and Exaggeration: Giving Form to Imagination

Studio: Painting Creatures in Clouds

36 Imaginary Creatures: Embossed Metal

Studio: Emboss a Metallic Mythical Creature

Studio Exploration

Collaged Creature: Myths and Legends: Paper

Connections: Dreaming

Review: Vocabulary and Content

Unit 6 Close

Reference

Program Overview

Grade Five Overview

Differentiated Instruction

Guiding Explorations in Art

Introducing Media and Techniques

Helping Students Learn

Strategies for Assessment

Guiding Response to Art

ABLE—Art-Based Language Enrichment

Teaching Art with a Global Perspective

Teaching About Styles, Periods, and World Cultures

Art in Daily Life

Scope and Sequence, Grade Five—National Standards

Artist Biographies

Children's Trade Books

Art Supplies

Large Reproduction Resources

Instructional Poster Resources

Bibliography

English Glossary

Spanish Glossary

Explorations in Art - Grade 5, Teacher's Edition Index