Arcari Flora: My Garden Grows (K-4)
Overview
| Program Description: |
In this lesson, students will enhance their observational skills in both science and art. They will use real-life experiences and the illustrations from "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle to understand the... Read more
In this lesson, students will enhance their observational skills in both science and art. They will use real-life experiences and the illustrations from "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle to understand the different stages of a plant's life from seed to adult and point out the parts of a plant. They will also learn about the essential requirements for a plant's survival, such as air, water, sun, and soil, and explore the diversity of flora and fauna in various habitats. To apply their learning, students will create their own mixed media Moody Garden by crafting flowers from construction paper and using paint sticks to depict the background. They will also study how the weather can influence the color of the sky. Furthermore, they will use color to express emotions and convey a narrative, integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) into the lesson.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Short Term Residency |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
2 |
| Length of Visit: |
45 minutes |
| Availability: |
All year |
Requirements
| Length Info: |
This program consists of two sessions, each lasting 45 minutes, for every classroom. A 10-minute setup is required before the first class. Sessions can be scheduled back-to-back with the next classroo... Read more
This program consists of two sessions, each lasting 45 minutes, for every classroom. A 10-minute setup is required before the first class. Sessions can be scheduled back-to-back with the next classroom, allowing for minimal downtime in between. Session timing can be adjusted to accommodate school schedules.
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| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Mixed media, tempera sticks, construction paper, heavyweight drawing paper, visual aids, and a book. |
| Materials School Provides: |
pencils |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Table to set up materials |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
English Language Arts |
| Common Core Standard: |
Reading: Literature, Key Ideas and Details |
| Art Form: |
Visual Art |
| Core Art Standard: |
Creating Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
1. Students will listen and observe during a read-aloud of The Tiny Seed to identify a plant’s life cycle and needs.2. Students will create a mixed-media garden collage inspired by The T... Read more
1. Students will listen and observe during a read-aloud of The Tiny Seed to identify a plant’s life cycle and needs. 2. Students will create a mixed-media garden collage inspired by The Tiny Seed, using shapes, colors, and textures to represent plant parts and growth stages. 3. Students will write a short caption or descriptive sentence explaining how their artwork connects to the story and what plants need to thrive.
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| Wit & Wisdom Connection: |
Grade 2 Module 1: A Season of Change |
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