2nd grade Title Patterned Chameleons Skill/Concept: Pattern

Essential Question(s): What is pattern and how is it used to make art? 2nd grade Art TEKS addressed
Learning Goal(s): I can draw a chameleon that incorporates different patterns. Observation and Perception:
Vocabulary: Pattern, Color, Lines
Materials/Resources: 9x12 White paper, crayons, pencils, black markers, markers
Procedures: (A) compare and contrast variations in
Day 1 objects and subjects from the environment
1. Introduce artist Heather Galler; show students artworks with Heather Galler PowerPoint using the senses;
a. Heather Galler works a lot with pattern. What is pattern? A repeated decorative
design. One of the principles of design that helps make a work of art look more (B) identify the elements of art, including
visually interesting. line, shape, color, texture, form, and space,
b. Tell students they are going to practice drawing and coloring patterns today and
and the principles of design, including
will create an artwork like Heather Gallers later
2. Pass out 9x12 white paper, crayons, and markers emphasis, repetition/pattern,
3. Divide paper into 6 sections. Draw and color in a different pattern in each box. movement/rhythm, and balance.
a. Students must use at least two colors in each pattern.
b. Pull Heather Galler PowerPoint back up and let run in background so students Creative Expression:
can get ideas for patterns.
Day 2
(A) express ideas and feelings in
4. Show Heather Galler artworks again and review what pattern is.
5. Tell students that they will be making some artwork like Gallers. Galler uses a lot of personal artworks using a variety of lines,
animals in her works, so they will be drawing chameleons with patterned skin. shapes, colors, textures, forms, and space;
6. Pass out 9x12 white paper, pencils, black markers
7. Give students demo on how to draw a simple chameleon. Have students follow along (B) create compositions using the
during demo. Use pencil first and then go over lines with black marker. elements of art and principles of design;
8. Pass out crayons and markers
and
9. Students will then draw and color in patterns on chameleon
a. Students must use at least two colors in each pattern and have at least 6
different patterns (C) identify and practice skills necessary
b. For students who finish early, have them add more patterns to chameleon, draw for producing drawings, paintings, prints,
in a tree branch for chameleon to sit on, and add patterns to the background constructions, and sculpture, including
Day 3 (if needed) modeled forms, using a variety of
10. Pass out crayons and markers materials.
11. Have students continue working on and finish their patterned chameleons
a. For students who finish early, have them add more patterns to chameleon, draw
in a tree branch for chameleon to sit on, and add patterns to the background Historical & Cultural Relevance:
Differentiation: (A) interpret stories, content, and
Support some students will need more individual guidance in drawing the chameleon meanings in a variety of artworks;
Extension advanced students can add more patterns to chameleon, draw in a tree branch for (B) Examine historical and contemporary
chameleon to sit on, and add patterns to the background artworks created by men and women,
Assessment: Did the student draw and color 6 different patterns the first day? Did the making connections to various cultures;
student draw and color 6 different patterns on a chameleon? Did the student use at least two
colors in each pattern?
Interdisciplinary Connections:
(C) Analyze how art affects everyday life
and is connected to jobs in art and design;
and
(D) Relate visual art concepts to other
disciplines.
Critical Evaluation & Response:
(A) support reasons for preferences in
personal artworks;
(B) compare and contrast ideas found in
collections such as real or virtual art
museums, galleries, portfolios, or
exhibitions using original artworks created
by artists or peers; and
(C) compile collections of artwork such
as physical artwork, electronic images,
sketchbooks, or portfolios for the purposes
of self evaluations or exhibitions.