Lesson #2

Mr. Cuadrado's 4th Grade Class

In Lesson #2 we are taking a look at what makes us unique.  We looked at the characteristics of the self-portraits and how the artists placed their interests or used color to convey a mood.  In the Google contest you have to demonstrate what makes you, you through a drawing.  How can we do that?

Look at the following links:

Audrey Hepburn

Ella Fitzgerald

Let's go further into what exactly puts the "U" in unique for you.  Partner up with someone and take the following survey:

The "U" in Unique Survey

What did you learn about your partner that you didn't know about before?

Lesson #1

Mr. Cuadrado's 4th Grade Class

Doodle 4 Google Lesson Plans

Mr. Cuadrado's class explored the evolution of  self-expression by observing and interpreting various artists' self-portraits and discovering that self-expression can take numerous forms.

Self-Portrait Gallery

They discussed the differences of the art as a whole group and then split into smaller groups to get a closer look at one of the self-portraits.  They then created a speech bubble for their portrait of what they thought their painter was thinking.

What is self expression?

This blog was created to share STEAM activities at our school.  I am currently working with teachers on integrating technology into their lessons and starting a STEAM academy after school.