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Day One: Students will be introduced to Romare Bearden and his artwork, "The Block." They will explore how his art vividly portrays urban life and cultural diversity in Harlem, NY. The students will a... Read more

Day One: Students will be introduced to Romare Bearden and his artwork, "The Block." They will explore how his art vividly portrays urban life and cultural diversity in Harlem, NY. The students will also discuss the diverse lifestyles, historical context, and artistic impact of Bearden's art. They will have the opportunity to express their viewpoints through their artwork, focusing on how each member of their neighborhood contributes to its unique aspects and story. Additionally, they will discuss how different cultures, traditions, and lifestyles come together to create a community and local landmarks. The students will also review the definition of "Home" and how every home and neighborhood is unique to create a "sense of place." They will use construction paper to make a mixed-media collage of their neighborhood or landmark. Day Two: Students will review the history of Romare Bearden and decide what additional unique details they would like to add to their collages. They will incorporate people in their neighborhood by cutting shapes using construction paper. Day Three: Students will focus on painting their backgrounds using tempera paint sticks. They will explore how the color of the sky can be influenced by the weather and time of day and how colors can be used to express different moods. They will use paint sticks to create their sky and use color to convey stories about their neighborhood and their feelings about the community. After finishing their mixed media collage, they will present it and discuss their neighborhood's unique characteristics and people. They will highlight how each color expressed their story and feelings, integrating social and emotional learning (SEL).

mixed media, heavyweight paper, 11x18 multi-colored construction paper, and books/images.(Due to the coronavirus each student will be provided with their own materials which will vary and ... Read more

mixed media, heavyweight paper, 11x18 multi-colored construction paper, and books/images.

(Due to the coronavirus each student will be provided with their own materials which will vary and which will be discussed with the teacher.)

- I can create a neighborhood collage that captures the distinctive features of my neighborhood and evokes a sense of belonging and identity using collage techniques.- I can understand the backg... Read more

- I can create a neighborhood collage that captures the distinctive features of my neighborhood and evokes a sense of belonging and identity using collage techniques.
- I can understand the background and art technique of Romare Bearden.
- I can identify and highlight the unique attributes that define my neighborhood in my artwork.
- I can understand the Community and its members' various roles and responsibilities.
- I can explore the diversity within my neighborhoods.
- I can point out local landmarks in my neighborhood that create a sense of place.
- I can use colors to convey my personal narrative and emotions in my artwork.