Trash Collage
Lesson Theme
Recycling matters in the world and havinf fun at the same time
Grade Level
Kindergarten
Time:
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
Students will explore ideas to what can be put into a trash can.
Create an illustration of their ideas using found ideas.
Students will learn about recycling trash and what are recycled item.
Create an illustration of their ideas using found ideas.
Students will learn about recycling trash and what are recycled item.
Visual Culture Component/RELEVANCE
Students will engage in Visual Culture by learning about recycling. Recycling is a worldwide tradition they have places where you can recycle plastic, cardboards, alumimum, and etc. Also, they are recycle building in every area that you live at. Plus, places that you like the mall, grocery stores, actually have recycle bins where you can put anything that can be recycled. Children will learn the importance in recycling and making a difference in the communtity they live in.
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Assessment:
Students should be able to use materials according to directions given
Students should be able to use creativity to add silly objects to their collage
Students should be able to identify recycled items
Students should identify silly ideas in the poem
Studenst should have one item that can recycled
Students should be able to use creativity to add silly objects to their collage
Students should be able to identify recycled items
Students should identify silly ideas in the poem
Studenst should have one item that can recycled
South Carolina Standards of Learning
Creating Works of Visual Art
Standard
1: The student will demonstrate competence in the use of ideas, materials, techniques, and processes in the creation of works of visual art.
Indicators:
*VAK-1.1 Use his or her own ideas in the creation of works of visual art
*VAK-1.2 Identify the materials, techniques, and processes
used in a variety of works of visual art
*VAK-1.3 Use all art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner
Using Structures and Functions
Standard
2: The student will use composition and the elements and principles of design to communicate ideas.
Indicators:
*VAK-2.1 Recognize similarities and differences among various works of visual art
*VAK-2.2 Identify the elements and principles of design used in a particular work of visual art
Exploring Content
Standard
3: The student will examine the content of works of visual art and use elements from them in creating his or her own works.
Indicators
*VAK-3.1 Identify and describe content used by artists.
*VAK-3.2 Select and use appropriate subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate his or her ideas through works of visual art
Interpreting Works of Visual Art
Standard
5: The student will analyze and assess the characteristics and qualities of his or her own works of visual art and those of others.
Indicators
VAK-5.1 Identify some of the purposes for the creation of works of visual art.
VAK-5.2. Describe the different qualities and characteristics of artworks
Making Connections
Standard
6: The student will make connections between the visual arts and other arts disciplines, other content areas, and the world.
Indicators
VAK-6.1 Identify connections between the visual arts and content areas across the curriculum.
VAK-6.2 Discuss the relationship between visual art and language as a means of storytelling.
Standard
1: The student will demonstrate competence in the use of ideas, materials, techniques, and processes in the creation of works of visual art.
Indicators:
*VAK-1.1 Use his or her own ideas in the creation of works of visual art
*VAK-1.2 Identify the materials, techniques, and processes
used in a variety of works of visual art
*VAK-1.3 Use all art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner
Using Structures and Functions
Standard
2: The student will use composition and the elements and principles of design to communicate ideas.
Indicators:
*VAK-2.1 Recognize similarities and differences among various works of visual art
*VAK-2.2 Identify the elements and principles of design used in a particular work of visual art
Exploring Content
Standard
3: The student will examine the content of works of visual art and use elements from them in creating his or her own works.
Indicators
*VAK-3.1 Identify and describe content used by artists.
*VAK-3.2 Select and use appropriate subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate his or her ideas through works of visual art
Interpreting Works of Visual Art
Standard
5: The student will analyze and assess the characteristics and qualities of his or her own works of visual art and those of others.
Indicators
VAK-5.1 Identify some of the purposes for the creation of works of visual art.
VAK-5.2. Describe the different qualities and characteristics of artworks
Making Connections
Standard
6: The student will make connections between the visual arts and other arts disciplines, other content areas, and the world.
Indicators
VAK-6.1 Identify connections between the visual arts and content areas across the curriculum.
VAK-6.2 Discuss the relationship between visual art and language as a means of storytelling.
Lesson Objectives
* Children will learn what to put into a trash and also learn the concepts of recycling.
* Students will explore ideas of silly things that might be found in the trash to show creativity in their work
* Children will learn to use their imagination and create a memorable scenery by creating their own trash can.
* Create an image that shows importance in the environment
* Students will explore ideas of silly things that might be found in the trash to show creativity in their work
* Children will learn to use their imagination and create a memorable scenery by creating their own trash can.
* Create an image that shows importance in the environment
Vocabulary
* Collage-a technique of composing a work of art by pasting on a single surface various materials not normally associated with one another, as newspaper clippings, parts of photographs, theater tickets, and fragments of an envelope
* Garbage-any matter that is no longer wanted or needed; trash
* Idea -any conception existing in the mind as a result of mental understanding, awareness, or activity
* Poem-a composition in verse, especially one that is characterized by a highly developed artistic form and by the use of heightened language and rhythm to express an intensely imaginative interpretation of the subject
* Image-a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible
* Creativity-the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination
* Imagination-the faculty of imagining, or of forming mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to the senses
* Garbage-any matter that is no longer wanted or needed; trash
* Idea -any conception existing in the mind as a result of mental understanding, awareness, or activity
* Poem-a composition in verse, especially one that is characterized by a highly developed artistic form and by the use of heightened language and rhythm to express an intensely imaginative interpretation of the subject
* Image-a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible
* Creativity-the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination
* Imagination-the faculty of imagining, or of forming mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to the senses
Historical/Cultural/Artist Information
An artist I found interesting is Jane Perkins she takes recycling to a whole another level in portraits.Jane Perkins worked as a nurse for 17 years, in a London hospital, before she decided to explore her artistic talents and got a degree in textiles in 2006. Read more at http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/jane-perkins-proves-one-mans-junk-is-indeed-anothers-treasure.html#KPMgIsQk0qtHAddt.99 As opposed to traditional forms of recycling, Perkins' art infuses the items she uses with even greater value than they had in the first place. With themes of environmentalism and climate change becoming increasingly popular in the art world, one artist in particular is putting eco-friendly philosophies to practice with portraits made entirely of unwanted objects. Recycling and reusing objects normally destined for the landfill has always been a creative process, but in the hands of a skilled artist, the practice can result in masterpieces superior to works
crafted of more traditional mediums. Such artwork has the power to broaden the imagination as well, turning the most unassuming trash-bin or cluttered drawer into an artist's palette. Inspired by Ecuadorian hairstylists, who are known to use broken jewelry and other shiny objects in their designs, British artist Jane Perkins began creating broaches from similar bits and pieces that would normally go unused. Since 2008, she's expanded her recycling technique to make portraits using buttons, toys, plastic forks--or nearly anything else she can get her hands on.
šhttp://www.treehugger.com/culture/recycling-artist-creates-portraits-from-trash.html
crafted of more traditional mediums. Such artwork has the power to broaden the imagination as well, turning the most unassuming trash-bin or cluttered drawer into an artist's palette. Inspired by Ecuadorian hairstylists, who are known to use broken jewelry and other shiny objects in their designs, British artist Jane Perkins began creating broaches from similar bits and pieces that would normally go unused. Since 2008, she's expanded her recycling technique to make portraits using buttons, toys, plastic forks--or nearly anything else she can get her hands on.
šhttp://www.treehugger.com/culture/recycling-artist-creates-portraits-from-trash.html
Procedures
* Read the poem "Sarah Cynthia Silvia Stout Would not take the Garbage Out" by Shel Silverstein.
* Discuss the silly things that Silverstein described in Sarah Stout's trash. Talk about what kind of illustration might accompany this poem.
* Discuss the Volcabulary and artist connection
* Color and draw the trash can template, glue to the bottom of the paper.
Optional: It would be more creative for students to draw their own trash cans if time allows.
* Cut out and glue items from magazines to your "trash pile" above the trash can. Because the poem is meant to be silly, I encourage the students to find and add unusual things to their trash.
* Cut out one item in the magazine that can be recycled
* After you have finished with the collage throw away any scrap materials from magazine pages, contruction paper, etc.
* Next, put away any glue,pencils, markers, pencils that been used for the collage.
* Make sure no glue is on the table. If so, get a paper towel and wet it a little and wipe up the glue on the table
* Powepoint
* Discuss the silly things that Silverstein described in Sarah Stout's trash. Talk about what kind of illustration might accompany this poem.
* Discuss the Volcabulary and artist connection
* Color and draw the trash can template, glue to the bottom of the paper.
Optional: It would be more creative for students to draw their own trash cans if time allows.
* Cut out and glue items from magazines to your "trash pile" above the trash can. Because the poem is meant to be silly, I encourage the students to find and add unusual things to their trash.
* Cut out one item in the magazine that can be recycled
* After you have finished with the collage throw away any scrap materials from magazine pages, contruction paper, etc.
* Next, put away any glue,pencils, markers, pencils that been used for the collage.
* Make sure no glue is on the table. If so, get a paper towel and wet it a little and wipe up the glue on the table
* Powepoint
Materials
* Poem by Shel Silverstein, "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would not Take the Garbage Out,"
* Construction Paper
* Glue
* Magazines
* Scissors
* Garbage can cutout.
* Permanant Marker
* Markers
* Construction Paper
* Glue
* Magazines
* Scissors
* Garbage can cutout.
* Permanant Marker
* Markers
Resources
Mp3: The Best Of Shel Silverstein- This includes "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out" and 25 other songs by Shel Silverstein. You can
also order just that song for $.99. You can also buy the CD
Books: Where the Sidewalk Ends (25th Anniversary Edition Book & CD)- This book includes many poems that allow children to envision fun things. Students could draw or paint pictures from what they visualize after reading the poems
Shel Silverstein: Poems and Drawings: 3-Book Box Set- Shel Silverstein's three best-selling, beloved poetry collections -- Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, and Falling Up
Jane Perkins
Trash Collage Lesson Plan
Standards
also order just that song for $.99. You can also buy the CD
Books: Where the Sidewalk Ends (25th Anniversary Edition Book & CD)- This book includes many poems that allow children to envision fun things. Students could draw or paint pictures from what they visualize after reading the poems
Shel Silverstein: Poems and Drawings: 3-Book Box Set- Shel Silverstein's three best-selling, beloved poetry collections -- Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, and Falling Up
Jane Perkins
Trash Collage Lesson Plan
Standards
Reflections:
Three things that went well while teaching the lesson:
* Telling the students how to clean up their work area
* Explaining to the students about recycling
* Giving out questions so that students can answer
Three choices that could of been different while teaching the lesson:
* Instead of having the poem on the presentations hand each student a poem
* I could of explained the lesson more better than I did
* I could of been more interactive with the class and make it more exciting
* Telling the students how to clean up their work area
* Explaining to the students about recycling
* Giving out questions so that students can answer
Three choices that could of been different while teaching the lesson:
* Instead of having the poem on the presentations hand each student a poem
* I could of explained the lesson more better than I did
* I could of been more interactive with the class and make it more exciting