Lesson 1: Introduction to Georgia O'Keeffe |
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Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
Resources Needed: Pictures of Georgia O'Keeffe's artwork, whiteboard, markers, paper, pencils, art supplies |
Introduction: (5 minutes) - Show pictures of Georgia O'Keeffe's artwork on the whiteboard - Ask the students if they recognize any of the paintings - Explain that the artist is Georgia O'Keeffe and she was an inspirational woman - Share a brief background about her life and her accomplishments |
Development: (30 minutes) - Divide the class into small groups - Provide each group with a picture of one of Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings - Ask the groups to discuss and describe the artwork - Each group presents their findings to the class - Discuss how the artwork reflects Georgia O'Keeffe's unique style and perspective |
Conclusion: (5 minutes) - Recap the main points learned about Georgia O'Keeffe - Ask the students how they think her artwork has influenced the world - Encourage the students to think about how they can express their own unique perspectives through art |
Assessment: Ask the students to draw their own artwork inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's style and write a short paragraph explaining their artistic choices. |
Lesson 2: Georgia O'Keeffe's Contributions |
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Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
Resources Needed: Books or articles about Georgia O'Keeffe, whiteboard, markers |
Introduction: (5 minutes) - Remind the students about Georgia O'Keeffe and her artwork - Explain that she made important contributions to society and culture - Ask the students to brainstorm what they think her contributions might be |
Development: (30 minutes) - Provide the students with books or articles about Georgia O'Keeffe - Allow them to explore and gather information about her contributions - Discuss the findings as a class and create a list on the whiteboard - Ask the students to think about how Georgia O'Keeffe's work impacted her time and the world |
Conclusion: (5 minutes) - Review the list of contributions on the whiteboard - Discuss with the students why they think Georgia O'Keeffe's work is still relevant today - Encourage the students to think about how they can make their own contributions to society and culture |
Assessment: Ask the students to write a short paragraph about one of Georgia O'Keeffe's contributions and how it has influenced the world. |
Lesson 3: Connecting Georgia O'Keeffe to Our Lives |
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Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
Resources Needed: Paper, pencils, art supplies |
Introduction: (5 minutes) - Begin by asking the students if they can think of any connections between Georgia O'Keeffe's life and their own lives - Discuss any initial ideas as a class - Explain that they will be exploring this further in the lesson |
Development: (30 minutes) - Ask the students to create a Venn diagram with two circles: one for Georgia O'Keeffe and one for their own lives - In the overlapping section, have the students write down similarities or connections they can find between the two - Provide art supplies for the students to create a piece of artwork that represents their connection to Georgia O'Keeffe |
Conclusion: (5 minutes) - Allow the students to share their artwork and explain their connections to Georgia O'Keeffe - Discuss as a class how artists can inspire and influence each other - Encourage the students to continue exploring connections between different artists and their own lives |
Assessment: Assess the students' Venn diagrams and artwork for their ability to make connections between Georgia O'Keeffe and their own lives. |
Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Georgia O'Keeffe's Life |
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Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
Resources Needed: Paper, pencils, markers, pictures or information about Georgia O'Keeffe's life |
Introduction: (5 minutes) - Show the students pictures or provide information about important events in Georgia O'Keeffe's life - Explain that they will be using this information to create a timeline of her life |
Development: (30 minutes) - Divide the students into pairs or small groups - Provide each group with paper, pencils, and markers - Ask them to design a timeline of Georgia O'Keeffe's life, including important events and dates - Allow the students to research and gather information to include on their timelines |
Conclusion: (5 minutes) - Have each group present their timelines to the class - Discuss the similarities and differences between the timelines - Reflect on the importance of timelines in understanding historical figures |
Assessment: Assess the students' timelines for accuracy and inclusion of important events in Georgia O'Keeffe's life. |
Lesson 5: Georgia O'Keeffe's Impact on Art |
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Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
Resources Needed: Pictures of Georgia O'Keeffe's artwork, art supplies, paper, pencils |
Introduction: (5 minutes) - Display pictures of Georgia O'Keeffe's artwork - Discuss with the students how her work has influenced the world of art - Explain that they will be creating their own artwork inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe |
Development: (30 minutes) - Provide the students with art supplies, paper, and pencils - Ask them to choose one of Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings as inspiration for their own artwork - Encourage them to experiment with color, shapes, and close-up perspectives - Allow time for the students to create their artwork |
Conclusion: (5 minutes) - Give the students an opportunity to share their artwork with the class - Discuss how each student's artwork reflects Georgia O'Keeffe's style and impact on art - Encourage the students to continue exploring different art styles and perspectives |
Assessment: Assess the students' artwork based on their ability to capture elements of Georgia O'Keeffe's style and their creativity in expressing their own unique perspectives. |
Lesson 6: Reflecting on Georgia O'Keeffe |
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Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
Resources Needed: Journals or paper, pencils |
Introduction: (5 minutes) - Begin by asking the students to think about what they have learned about Georgia O'Keeffe - Discuss as a class how her life and work have inspired them |
Development: (30 minutes) - Provide the students with journals or paper and pencils - Ask them to reflect on how Georgia O'Keeffe's story and artwork have impacted their own lives - Encourage them to write or draw about their thoughts and feelings |
Conclusion: (5 minutes) - Allow the students to share their reflections with the class (optional) - Discuss as a class how studying inspirational women like Georgia O'Keeffe can broaden our perspectives and inspire us - Encourage the students to continue exploring the stories and contributions of other inspirational women |
Assessment: Assess the students' reflections for their ability to make connections between Georgia O'Keeffe's life and their own lives, as well as their understanding of the impact of inspirational women. |