This week, the students completed a directed drawing of a turkey, following my instructions on the white board.  We brainstormed as a class all of the things we are thankful for. The students then chose the things they are most thankful for in their lives and put those words onto their turkey feathers. The students chose how to colour their turkeys and use a fine liner to make their words “pop”. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and an enjoyable (sunny) long weekend.

Big Idea: 

  • Inquiry through the arts creates opportunities for risk taking

First Peoples Principles of Learning:

  • Learning takes patience and time

Curricular Competencies:

  • Explore elements, processes, materials, technologies, tools, and techniques of the arts
  • Develop processes and technical skills in a variety of art forms to refine artistic abilities

Content:

  • elements of design: line, shape, texture, colour, form
  • principles of design: pattern, repetition, rhythm, contrast
  • exchange ideas and perspectives to build shared understanding
  • through listening and speaking, we connect with others and share our world

Core Competency: Creative Thinking

  • Creative growth requires patience, readiness to take risks, and willingness to try new approaches

Learning involved:

  • Students learned the significance of following step-by-step instructions
  • Students demonstrated increasingly sophisticated application and/or engagement of curricular content