Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1	45 minutes	Printed images of Girl with a Pearl Earring, projector or whiteboard, art supplies (paper, pencils, colors)	Introduce Johannes Vermeer and his famous work, Girl with a Pearl Earring. Show the image to the students and discuss its features, such as the subject, composition, and use of light.	Discuss the art medium Vermeer is best known for - oil painting. Explain the basics of oil painting and its characteristics. Show examples of Vermeer's other works to highlight his style.	Ask students to create a sketch of Girl with a Pearl Earring using pencils. Encourage them to pay attention to details and shading. Provide guidance and feedback as they work on their sketches.	Assess students' understanding of Vermeer and their ability to sketch by reviewing their work.
Lesson 2	60 minutes	Oil painting supplies (canvas, brushes, oil paints, palette, rags, containers for water and turpentine)	Recap the previous lesson and remind students of Vermeer's preferred art medium - oil painting. Discuss the properties and techniques of oil painting.	Show the students various images of Girl with a Pearl Earring and encourage them to observe the colors, brushstrokes, and textures. Discuss how Vermeer achieved these effects.	Provide each student with a canvas, brushes, and oil paints. Instruct them to create their own painting inspired by Girl with a Pearl Earring. Encourage experimentation with colors and brushstrokes.	Review the students' paintings and provide constructive feedback. Assess their ability to work with oil paints and their creativity in interpreting the original artwork.
Lesson 3	45 minutes	Printed images of artworks inspired by Girl with a Pearl Earring, art supplies (paper, pencils, colors)	Show the students a range of artworks that were inspired by Girl with a Pearl Earring. Discuss the different interpretations and styles.	Provide each student with a blank piece of paper and art supplies. Instruct them to create their own original image inspired by Girl with a Pearl Earring. Encourage them to think about how they can incorporate elements from the original artwork.	Ask the students to share their original images with the class. Discuss what elements they incorporated and how they were inspired by Girl with a Pearl Earring.	Assess the students' ability to create an original artwork inspired by Girl with a Pearl Earring and their understanding of the key features of the original artwork.
Lesson 4	60 minutes	Art supplies (paper, colors, scissors, glue), large poster paper	Introduce the concept of an art exhibition and explain that the students will be showcasing their own paintings inspired by Girl with a Pearl Earring.	Provide each student with a large piece of poster paper. Instruct them to create a unique frame for their painting using art supplies. Encourage creativity and experimentation.	Set up the classroom as an art exhibition space. Ask the students to display their paintings with the frames they created. Allow time for the students to explore the exhibition and appreciate each other's work.	Assess the students' ability to create a visually appealing frame for their paintings and their presentation of their artwork in the exhibition.
Lesson 5	45 minutes	Art supplies (paper, pencils, colors)	Recap the previous lessons and discuss the students' experiences with creating artwork inspired by Girl with a Pearl Earring.	Introduce the concept of critique and explain that the students will be providing constructive feedback on each other's paintings.	Divide the students into pairs. Instruct them to exchange their paintings and provide feedback to their partner. Encourage them to focus on positive aspects and suggestions for improvement.	Assess the students' ability to provide constructive feedback and their understanding of the elements of a successful artwork.
Lesson 6	60 minutes	Art supplies (paper, colors, scissors, glue), printed images of Girl with a Pearl Earring	Recap the previous lessons and discuss the importance of studying and appreciating famous artworks.	Show the students printed images of Girl with a Pearl Earring and ask them to create a collage inspired by the artwork. Provide art supplies and encourage creativity.	Allow the students to share their collages with the class. Discuss what elements they incorporated from the original artwork and how they interpreted it in their collages.	Assess the students' ability to create a collage inspired by Girl with a Pearl Earring and their understanding of the key features of the original artwork.