Art In Antarctica
Creating the Water Cycle – Arts and Craft
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Introduction with Gavin and Jordan
In this lesson, the students will create a spinning wheel diagram to showcase the water cycle. Their task is to build a radially balanced composition, dividing the circle into four equal parts to represent the stages of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. They will emphasize one specific point in their composition to draw attention.
Each section of the wheel will be illustrated with symbols or pictures to help viewers understand each stage of the water cycle. The use of color, space, and shape will be key, as they learn to balance these elements along with contrasting and movement principles in their designs.
After completing their water cycle diagrams, students can use them to teach younger children about the importance of the water cycle. This hands-on teaching opportunity allows them to explain the cycle’s stages in a simple, engaging way, using their diagrams as visual aids. This not only reinforces their own understanding but also helps them develop communication and teaching skills, while fostering environmental awareness in younger students.
This week, we’re on an exciting mission to explore the water cycle through art! We’ll be creating spinning wheel diagrams, each part showing a stage of water’s journey: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Our task is to use symbols, colours, and shapes to make these stages pop, learning about balance and design along the way.
But there’s a twist – we’ll use our creations to teach younger kids about the water cycle, turning into mini-teachers with our diagrams as visual aids. It’s a fantastic way to deepen our understanding and share the importance of water in our world.
Ready to blend science with art and become teaching stars?
Let’s make our water cycle wheels spin with creativity!
Your Weekly Keywords
This activity involves students collaborating to define a set of ten key vocabulary words related to their weekly art technique. Teachers are to encourage students to explain these terms in their own words, fostering clear, concise language use and teamwork. Initially, students should avoid using dictionaries, emphasizing oral communication and collective problem-solving.
Afterward, sharing definitions with a partner not only consolidates understanding but also promotes discussion, allowing students to refine their explanations and learn from each other.
Each week, we will provide you with a list of ten key vocabulary words that we believe will enable you to discuss the technique you’ve used this week and begin to develop the specific language related to the art you are creating.
Take a look at the task card provided and, with a partner, try to define the words as simply as possible. Learning to define words collectively and without using a dictionary at first is a skill that requires practice.
Once complete, you may wish to share your definitions with a partner to see if you have come up with similar explanations.
Quote of the Week - Vincent van Gogh
This activity involves presenting students with weekly quotes from renowned artists, encouraging them to delve into the meaning and context behind the words. Teachers are to facilitate discussions, guiding students to explore the historical and philosophical perspectives of each artist.
This process aims to deepen students’ understanding of art history and its influence on contemporary practices. Additionally, researching artists who resonate with them can inspire students’ artistic development. Collecting and displaying these quotes serve as a motivational tool, fostering a culture of inspiration and appreciation for art’s rich history.
Each week, we will provide you with a quote from a famous artist. The goal is for you to carefully read the quote and discuss to understand what the artist meant by it.
If the quote piques your interest, you might want to research the artist further to see if they can offer you more inspiration as you develop your art skills.
You may wish to collect all ten of these quotes and display them on your bedroom wall or in your classroom as inspiration for others.
Sketch With Jordan - Drawing an Underwater Seal
This week, students will embark on an artistic journey to capture the graceful movement of a seal swimming on the water’s surface. With the help of a detailed task card and an instructional explainer video, this activity aims to enhance their drawing skills through practical experience.
It’s a delightful chance for students to immerse themselves in the art world, nurturing their creativity and artistic growth in a truly engaging manner.
This week, we’re diving into a new challenge: drawing a seal gliding gracefully on the water’s surface. Check out the task card I’ve prepared for you, and don’t miss the explainer video below. Once you’ve soaked in the tips and tricks, it’s your turn to bring this aquatic scene to life and polish your artistic talents.
Get ready for a splash of creativity like never before!
Sketch With Jordan - Full Video
In this activity, students will explore a video in which Jordan showcases the art of capturing a seal swimming on the surface of the water, employing techniques such as shading, shadow, and blending. Teachers are encouraged to stress the value of focus and active listening, urging students to meticulously observe and grasp the techniques demonstrated by Jordan.
This concentrated approach is designed to support students in emulating these artistic methods in their creations. The objective is for students to put into practice the skills they’ve observed, refining their artistic abilities through careful watching and hands-on experience.
This week, Jordan takes us beneath the waves, demonstrating how to use shading, shadow, and blending to capture a seal as it swims just below the water’s surface. Pay close attention to the video and listen carefully to Jordan’s explanation of the techniques employed, all designed to assist you in creating art just like this.
After watching the video in full, you’ll be perfectly primed to dive into your own sketch in the following activity.
Remember, there’s no rush – take it nice and slow.
Sketch With Jordan - It’s Your Turn
This activity encourages students to delve into drawing techniques on their own by sketching a seal as it swims, guided by the strategies Jordan has shown. This task supports varied learning outcomes, offering students the opportunity to extend their skills by choosing to reinterpret their sketches using paint or different colours.
This decision promotes a gradual increase in complexity, accommodating a range of abilities and motivating students to stretch their limits. The artworks created during this process can be included in their portfolios, documenting their personal development and achievements throughout the course.
After viewing the full video, it’s your turn to pick up your pencils and attempt to mirror Jordan’s technique by drawing the seal yourself.
Utilise the task card provided to craft your unique rendition of the seal captured in the photograph. If you’re pleased with your sketch, consider recreating it with paint or other colours on a separate sheet of paper.
Bear in mind, every artwork you produce can be added to your portfolio, serving as a testament to your growth throughout this course.
Watch - Create Your Book Cover with Jordan.
This task invites students to harness the inspiration from a lesson on the water cycle to create their very own weather cycle wheels, promoting creativity and personal expression. Following the instructional guidance, students are encouraged to embody their unique interpretation of the water cycle, using art and craft to visualize this natural process.
The act of crafting these wheels not only sharpens artistic abilities but also lays the groundwork for students to deepen their understanding of environmental science, possibly inspiring them to explore related projects or presentations based on their crafted wheels, further enriching their educational experience.
At the start of our session this week, we introduced the concept of the water cycle with an engaging demonstration. Now, it’s time for you to bring that cycle to life in your own unique way by crafting a weather cycle wheel, inspired by the principles we’ve explored.
Watch the instructional video provided and follow the step-by-step guidance given; after that, embark on creating your weather cycle wheel, applying the styles and techniques shared.
Feel free to incorporate any element of the water cycle that resonates with you the most on your wheel.
Extension Activity - Teaching a Class on the Water Cycle
Encourage your students to prepare a lesson on the water cycle for younger peers using their handcrafted weather cycle wheels.
This process involves detailed planning, preparation, and the thoughtful gathering of resources to ensure the lesson is engaging and informative. By guiding students through organizing their teaching materials and structuring their presentations, you’ll help them develop critical planning skills and a deeper understanding of the subject matter, enriching their educational experience.
After making your water cycle wheel, you might want to teach the younger kids in our school all about the water cycle. We’ve got a special lesson plan just for this!
Check out the plan we made. It shows you how to use your wheel to explain the water cycle to younger students in a fun way.
Follow the instructions on the lesson plan opposite and fill in the missing resources you think you’ll need. Then find a class to teach about the water cycle and teach them how to make their own water cycle wheel too. You might even make learning about the water cycle exciting for them!
Let’s give it a try and see how great you can be at teaching others!
