Art Lesson Plans for October 25 – November 19 Period of Art:
Judy O’Neal Greek and Roman
Grade Level Objectives/ Procedure/Activity Materials
Competencies
Kindergarten Learn about T will discuss ancient Greece and Rome, showing pictures, Crayons
ancient Greece & examples of their art, way of life, history, etc. Greek Pots
Roman art T will discuss line types found in Greek and Roman art Glue
Create designs on a (zig zag, vertical, spiral etc.) Watercolor paint
Greek pot using Students will use crayons to make a variety of designs Brushes
crayon resist using lines on a preprinted vase. S will paint with water Greek motifs
method. color paint the vase, cut it out and glue on construction
paper.
1bce,2bce,3b,4a S will work independently in journals about Greek and
Roman culture
S will view interactive” brainpop” activity on Greek and
Roman culture or see Greek and Roman movie from
United Streaming.
First Grade Learn about T will discuss ancient Greece and Rome, showing pictures, Construction
ancient Greek and examples of their art, way of life, history, etc. paper, cut in
Roman art T will discuss the Greek myth of Arachne, the Weaver various strips
Create paper and create a weaving of their own. Precut loom
weavings S will work independently in journals about Greek and “May the Best
1bcd,3ab Roman culture Weaver Win”
S will view interactive” brainpop” activity on Greek and
Roman culture
Second Learn about T will discuss ancient Greece and Rome, showing pictures, Paper mosaic
ancient Greece and examples of their art, way of life, history, etc. squares
Rome T will explain that Romans created mosaics Glue
Create a mosaic TSW select a pre-cut shape and design their mosaics Precut shapes
design. with precut paper mosaic pieces.
1bcdef,4a,5a, S will work independently in journals about Greek and
Roman culture
S will view interactive” brainpop” activity on Greek and
Roman culture if time permits
Third Learn about T will discuss ancient Greece and Rome, showing pictures, Black crayons
ancient Greece & examples of their art, way of life, history, etc. Scissors
Vocabulary: Rome & their T will discuss their pottery, its importance, the different Vase templates
Motif pottery styles and subjects they chose, especially their Paint
Geometric Design a vase, geometric designs.
Classical based on Greek & List and demonstrate a variety of geometric motifs,
Roman motifs explain the project, and demonstrate.
1c,2dh,4ab,6a,7abc, S will trace a vase shape and decorate with a variety of
8abc,10b geometric motifs and paint around it.
S will work independently in journals about Greek and
Roman culture
S will view interactive “brainpop” activity on Greek and
Roman culture
Fourth Learn about T will discuss ancient Greece and Rome, showing pictures,
ancient Greece & examples of their art, way of life, history, etc.
Rome & their T will discuss Roman and Greek currency, explaining how Aluminum foil
Vocabulary currency. and why they made their coins, and showing pictures. Coin pictures on
Relief Make an ancient T will explain the project of making an ancient coin, show tag board
Currency coin example and demonstrate how. Glue
Classical S will choose a preprinted coin drawing or draw their own, Scissors
Ac,2e,3a6a,7a, glue the lines and glue yarn on the line, cover with Perm. Markers
aluminum foil, and embellish with permanent markers. Yarn
TSW create a value for their coin and write a word
S will work independently in journals about Greek and
Roman culture
S will view interactive” brainpop” activity on Greek and
Roman culture problem. Work in pairs to solve each
other’s problem.
Fifth Learn about T will discuss ancient Greece and Rome, showing pictures, 12 x 18 paper
ancient Greece & and examples of their art, way of life, history, etc. Rulers
Vocab: Rome and their T will explain the 3 orders of architecture they created Water color paint
Architecture architecture and then explain the project. Black crayons
Doric Draw and paint 3 S will draw the 3 orders, outline in black crayon
Ionic orders of ancient (optional), and paint with water colors.
Corinthian Architecture S will view interactive” brainpop” activity on Greek and
Classical 1a,2a,5b,6abc,7c Roman culture