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Numbers in Art

Students have the chance to see and use numbers in their world. The four learning styles are used to enhance the learning of identifying and using numbers to create a final project.

Grade Range	Early Childhood (K-3)
Concepts	Creativity Conflict Democracy Idealism Urbanization Structures Structures Connections Perspectives Perspective Symbolism Identity Freedom Citizenship Conflict Heritage Perspective Cycles Expressions Fantasy Symbolism Symbolism Identity Perspectives Patterns Authentication Cooperation Expressions Connections Connections Change Connections Communication Perspectives Perspective Symbolism Relationships Environment Diversity Exploring Perspectives Relationships Change Change Diversity Diversity Diversity Journeys Communication Tradition
Topics	Watercolor Storytelling Susan La Flesche Picotte and the Omaha Tribe France in the Seventeenth Century Romanesque and Gothic Art and Architecture The Middle Ages and Renaissance periods in France Plants Writing Historical analysis Historical Analysis Using numbers Symbolism Underground Railroad Chemistry Tornadoes and Weather/ Coping with Nature Nebraska History Oregon Trail Nature Detectives Values Imagination Present a message in visual artistic form. Measurement and Geometric Figures History of masks and the mediums used to create them. Physical Science: Properties & Forms Creative Traditions Thanksgiving Dreams Weather Language Arts/Performing Arts Expressions Geometry Plant Life Cycles and Change Studying literature of inclusion/exclusion Creative Writing History of Sunset Hills neighborhood Communities Natural resources Respect for differences- Guidance curriculum Solar System and Space Farm Produce Communities Environment Students will recognize change. Metric Measurement Genetics Multiculture Scientist Ecosystems Science safety Communities Native American Culture Native American Masks

Software

Clarisworks, Netscape

Hardware

Power Mac 5200

Internet Resources

Images from the NMAA, (book marked or use image search)

Standard Resources

District Standards
Math
Identify and use whole numbers
Read number words 0-10
Make sets, match numbers

Art
Develop an awareness of the natural and manufactured environment
Relate to their own lives subject matter and interpretation of art work of other artists
Students will relate works of art to their own experiences

Social Studies
Develops an awareness of self and the importance of positive interaction within a group

Language Arts Teacher Objectives

LANGUAGE ARTS
a. The students will enjoy a piece of literature by Lucy Micklethwait .
b. The students will create a book to add to their classroom library.
c. The students will learn to read and recognize number words.

Language Arts Content Objectives

LANGUAGE ARTS
a. The students will enjoy a piece of literature by Lucy Micklethwait .
b. The students will create a book to add to their classroom library.
c. The students will learn to read and recognize number words.

Math Content Objectives

MATH
a. The students will identify the numbers 1 - 12.
b. The students will understand the concepts of the numbers 1 - 12.
c. The students will recognize numbers as part of their lives.
d. The students will practice their counting skil

Technology Teacher Objectives

The teacher will integrate technology into the core curriculum.

Technology Content Objectives

TECHNOLOGY
a. The student will use the internet to access the NMAA to select their images.

Visual Arts Teacher Objectives

The teacher will integrate the visual arts into the core curriculum.

Visual Arts Content Objectives

a. The students will learn to look for details in a piece of artwork.
b. The students will be exposed to great works of
c. The students will explore asthetics through choosing works of art for their project.

Teacher Reflection

The students enjoyed this math unit. Creating a class book helps students see the value in working together as a team. Cooperative learning takes place and there is a sense of ownership in their learning. Guests that have come to our room enjoy looking at our books and are very complimentary. It is also a project that stays in our room for students to enjoy over and over again. They are proud of themselves and each other.

The use of art gives students a visual aid as well as a professional looking product. Students have seen the works of art we chose in other places and are excited when they are able to recognize them.

Student Artifacts

Classroom books to share

All Unit Plans are to be considered "Works in Progress". As teachers reflected upon the challenges and successes of each unit they were encouraged to return and make modifications. Also, each teacher was at their own level in incorporating the four strands of the grant into their daily teaching. As they grew more comfortable with each area they were encouraged to revisit their Unit Plan and make modifications. These Unit Plans are a snapshot of where the teachers were when the grant ended.