Art Lesson for 4th and 5th Grade Objective:

● Students will be able to understand line by drawing a succulent planter and adding pattern within the drawing.

● Students will be able to show their understanding of variety by creating an artwork that has interesting patterns, shapes, and colors.

Standards: 1.1.5.D.1, 1.3.5.D.1, 1.3.5.D.3, 1.3.5.D.4, 1.3.5.D.5, 1.3.5.D.2, 1.4.5.B.1 Materials Needed:

● White Paper (any kind) ● Crayons

Videos to watch: Day 1:

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SBFpax5N10 Day 2:

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAh1J3Ljj-M Time: 40 minutes for 2 days Directions:

● Day 1: Watch video about succulent and look at Succulent Handout for information on succulents. Think of how you would design your own succulents in a planter/vase. Use the Succulent Planter Drawing Guide and follow steps 1-6 on any available paper. Use pencil or crayon in order to follow each step using lines to create a succulent and planter/vase.

● Day 2: Watch pattern video. On your succulent paper, create patterns on your planter/vase using crayons. Continue to color your succulents with crayons.

Assessment Checklist:

● Did the student draw a succulent planter that takes up most of the space on their paper? ● Did the student add variety to their artwork with pattern and color?

Succulent Handout

Succulent Planter Drawing Guide

Teacher Example: