Third through fifth graders watched a Power point showing a variety of fascinating ocean creatures. We talked about the food chain/web and how there are predators and prey, producers, etc. Students then played a game where they worked with their table team to sort photos of sea creatures putting them into a chain (or sometimes a food web). This was a great way to get students up and moving and using cooperative group skills while problem solving. The following week, I showed a variety of actual coral, seahorses, starfish and colorful carved and painted fish and we talked about how coral has texture. Finally, we discussed focal point, contrast, dimension (size relationships) and using color in drawing and coloring our underwater ocean art. Week three, I read Who Eats What by Patricia Lauber, a delightful book about food chains and webs. Then students added more creatures to their own ocean food chain and painted the water.
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AuthorMy name is Mrs. Krupa and I'm an elementary art teacher at Oxbow Elementary. I'm a professional harpist turned art teacher of 20 years. I'll share art lessons and ideas on these pages, what works and doesn't. Enjoy! Categories
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