Lesson:

Grade Level:
Your Bedroom But Blue (2-3 sessions) 1st/2nd

Objective:
Students will how 3-D art begins with 2-D planning using bird’s
eye perspective to visualize a space

Cross-Curricular Link(s): Benchmarks/Standards:

Geometry Perform
ART.VA.I.1.1 Identify and experiment with materials to communicate
ideas related to the student's world.
Materials: Create
Graphite Pencils ART.VA.II.1.3 Explore and discuss how artists construct ideas in
8.5 x 11 Paper artworks.
Markers ART.VA.II.1.6 Explore the computer as another tool for creating art.
Computers/Tablets Analyze
Printer ART.VA.III.K.2 Recognize that art can be created for self-expression or
fun.
PixelArt- online program Analyze in Context
n/a
Inaki Aliste Lizarralde Analyze and Make Connections
[colored pencils drawings] ART.VA.V.1.1 Recognize art forms created for functional and
Rapunzel’s Tower (2018) recreational purposes.
Bert and Ernie’s Apartment ART.VA.V.1.4 Discover connections between the visual arts and other
(2018) curriculum through student artwork.
Vocabulary: Suggested Presentation:
Perspective 1. Define and discuss “Architect” with students
Floor Plan - Ask students if they know any architects
Blue Print - Ask students what tools architects use
Architect 2. Refer to illustrations by Inaki Aliste Lizarralde
Birds Eye View and define “Birds Eye View”
Worms Eye View 3. Demonstrate listing things in bedroom
Line - Ask students for examples
Shapes 4. Define and discuss “Blue Print”
5. Demonstrate sketching bedroom blue print
Accommodations: 6. Students sketch their bedroom blue prints
- Additional 1-1 (Use sketches to assist in digital drawing)
Conversations
- Multiple sketches for 7. Review vocabulary and sketches
advanced learners - Ask students to demonstrate Worms Eye vs. Birds Eye View
8. Demonstrate creating digital blue print
- Ask students to suggest basic lines and shapes
Other Consideration(s): 9. Students create their digital blue prints
Number of sessions is 10. Define and demonstrate adding initials to piece
flexible based on student
technology aptitude Assessments:
Student artwork will include:
Sell, Molly (2019) - Evidence of comprehension of “Birds Eye View”
- Use of lines and basic shapes