Lesson Plan Template ED 3501 (Version C)

Lesson
Title/Focus

Scratch Art

Date

November 17, 2014

Subject/Gra
de Level

Art/ Grade 1

Time
Duratio
n

45 MINS

Unit

Color combination and Drawing

Teacher

Angela McPeake

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES

General
Learning
Outcomes:

Specific
Learning
Outcomes:

(Depiction) Component 6: Represent surface qualities of objects and forms

(Expression) Component 10 (iii): Use media and techniques, with an emphasis on
exploration and direct methods in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, fabric
arts, photography, and technographic arts.
(Depiction) Concept E: Images are stronger when contrasts of light and dark are
used.
(Expression) Concept A (Drawing):
Using drawing media in combination with other media such as painting,
printmaking or fabric.
Use drawing to add details, textures, or to create pattern.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. Understand the way bright colors and the color black interact when placed together, making
contrast.
2. Create a scratch art drawing using the material combination of crayon and black paint.
3. Create a unique drawing incorporating various details into the image

ASSESSMENTS
Observations:

Key Questions:

Circulate classroom to observe how the students describe the interaction

of bright colors with black.
Observe the drawings which students depict
Is there a lot of contrast between the bright colors and the black?

Is it easy to make details by using the scratch art technique?

Products/Performan
ces:

Students will create a scratch art drawing of their choice to

experiment will contrast and to develop drawing skills

LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED

Alberta Art Curriculum guide:

http://education.alberta.ca/media/312998/elemart
.pdf

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

sheet of cardstock for each student

Crayons
Painters tape
Black acrylic paint
Dish soap
Paint brushes and paint containers
Scratching tools
Smart board

PROCEDURE
Prior to lesson
Attention Grabber
Assessment of
Prior Knowledge
Expectations for
Learning and
Behavior
Advance
Organizer/Agenda

Have cardstock cut, tape down to drawing boards

Introduction
Examples hanging on the board
If a bright color is next to black do you think it will make it
stand out more?

Time

Students will participate in the activity and be respectful of art

materials and their peers work
1. Show examples
2. Demonstrate on projector

Adapted from a template created by Dr. K. Roscoe

Lesson Plan Template ED 3501 (Version C)

3. Circulate classroom as students work
4. Gallery walk
Transition to Body
Learning Activity
#1

Teacher Notes:
Assessments/
Differentiation

Smart board demonstration

Body
Scratch Art
1. Tape cardstock edges to the drawing boards
2. Color in the entire sheet using crayons
3. Paint the black mixture over the sheet
3 parts black acrylic paint, one part dish soap
4.
Let dry, and then scratch picture into the piece
5.
Peel off tape, and display
Work slowly and detailed through the instructions
Observe the images students are drawing and encourage
them to create lots of details
Remind students not to scratch off all the black layer

Learning Activity
#2

Gallery Walk, or show your peers what youve created

Teacher Notes:
Assessments/
Differentiation

Ask students to talk about their work, and show their

understanding verbally

Consolidation of
Learning:
Feedback From
Students:
Feedback To
Students
Transition To Next
Lesson
Sponge
Activity/Activities

Closure
Encourage students to show what they have made.
Contrast can be made by putting a bright color next to black.
Does the drawing stand out more with the black background
compared to if the drawing was done on white paper?

10 MINS
Time

30 MINS

Time
5 MINS

Fantastic job on these drawings, theyre all original!

Were going to look at different ways we can make contrast
when using various materials in the next science lesson
Students can cut out snowflakes from the coffee filters

Reflections from the

lesson

Adapted from a template created by Dr. K. Roscoe