Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1 |
60 minutes |
Images of Georgia O'Keeffe's artwork, Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 |
Introduce Georgia O'Keeffe as an artist and show examples of her work. Focus on her most famous work, Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1. Discuss the techniques and style she used. |
Have students create a simple sketch of Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 using pencil and paper. |
Discuss the sketches as a class. Ask students what they noticed about O'Keeffe's use of color, shape, and composition. Emphasize the importance of observation and attention to detail. |
Observe students' sketches and provide feedback. |
Lesson 2 |
60 minutes |
Watercolor paints, brushes, water, paper, images of Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 |
Review Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 and discuss the medium Georgia O'Keeffe is best known for - watercolors. Show examples of watercolor paintings. |
Have students use watercolors to create their own interpretation of Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1. Encourage them to experiment with color mixing and brush techniques. |
Allow students to share their paintings with the class. Discuss the different approaches and choices made. |
Observe students' paintings and provide feedback. |
Lesson 3 |
60 minutes |
Colored pencils, paper, images of Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1, magazines |
Show students an original image inspired by Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1. Discuss what makes it inspired by the artwork. |
Provide students with magazines and colored pencils. Have them create a collage using the images and colors that remind them of Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1. |
Encourage students to explain their choices and discuss the similarities and differences between their collages. |
Observe students' collages and provide feedback. |
Lesson 4 |
60 minutes |
Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas or thick paper |
Review Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 and discuss the importance of self-expression in art. |
Have students create their own painting inspired by Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 using acrylic paints. Encourage them to add their own personal touches and interpretations. |
Provide students with the opportunity to share their paintings in a unique way, such as creating a mini art exhibition in the classroom or creating a digital gallery. |
Observe students' paintings and assess their ability to incorporate elements from Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 while expressing their own creativity. |
Lesson 5 |
60 minutes |
Computers or tablets, internet access |
Introduce students to digital art and its possibilities. |
Using digital art software or online tools, have students create a digital artwork inspired by Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1. Encourage them to explore different tools and effects. |
Allow students to present their digital artwork to the class. Discuss the advantages and challenges of creating art digitally. |
Assess students' digital artwork based on their ability to incorporate elements from Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 and their creativity in using digital tools. |
Lesson 6 |
60 minutes |
Mixed media materials (e.g. paint, paper, fabric, buttons, glue), images of Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 |
Review Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 and discuss the concept of mixed media art. |
Provide students with a variety of materials and encourage them to create a mixed media artwork inspired by Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1. Allow them to explore different textures, colors, and materials. |
Have students present their mixed media artworks to the class. Discuss the different choices made and the effects achieved through the use of mixed media. |
Assess students' mixed media artworks based on their ability to incorporate elements from Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 and their creativity in using mixed media materials. |