Activity title: Black History Month. Newspaper watch collage.

Objectives: students will learn about Benjamin Banneker (inventor of the clock) for Black History Month. They will then create a watch collage using newspaper.

Learner Outcomes: 27.A.1b, 27.B.1, 26.B.1d, 25.A.1d

Materials: Precut manila paper, clock template, newspaper markers, glue, crayons.

Instructional Procedure: 1. Read handout to students. 3. Discuss and ask questions about Black History Month and Benjamin Banneker with students. 4. Pass out manila paper, glue and newspaper. 5. Demonstrate how to tear newspaper and have students start gluing onto their manila paper .

6. Once covered, I will trim the edges of the manila paper to look like a watch band. 7. Show students how to create a pattern or draw on their watch face. 8. Students will glue the face of the watch onto their band.

9. Lastly, students willdraw or glue black circles onto their watch band to create the holes.

*project will take more than one class period to complete.

Activity title: Weaving. Black History Month Cuckoo clock

Objectives: Students will learn how to weave. Students will also learn about Benjamin Banneker (inventor of the clock) for Black History Month. They will then create a cuckoo clock using weaving and other various materials.

Learner Outcomes: 26.A.1e, 27.B.1, 26.B.1d, 25.A.1d, 27.A.1b, 27.B.1

Materials: Weavings (12 precut paper strips), construction paper, yarn, clock handout, crayons, markers, scissors, glue.

Instructional Procedure: 1. Read handout to students. 3. Discuss and ask questions about Black History Month and Benjamin Banneker with students. 4. Pass out weavings and clock handout. 5. Show students how to create a pattern or draw on their watch face.

6. Students will glue the clock face of the watch onto their weaving. 7. Students will then glue the clock face and weaving onto a larger piece of construction paper. 8. I will then pass out the strips of paper to glue as the roof of the cuckoo clock.

9. I will then pass out yarn to glue at the bottom as the chains of the cuckoo clock.

10. Students will then glue construction paper from the scrap bin to the yarn as weights on the cuckoo chains. They will cut out a shape or image/object as their weights.

11. Lastly, students will glue rectangles cut out as doors for the cuckoo clock. They will also get this paper from the scrap bin.

*project will take more than one class period to complete.

February is Black History month

Benjamin Banneker

Invented America's First Clock

In the Stevie Wonder song "Black Man," the Motown marvel sings of Benjamin Banneker: "first clock to be made in America was created by a black man." Though the song is a fitting salute to a great inventor (and African Americans in general), it only touches on the genius of Benjamin Banneker and the many hats he wore – as a farmer, mathematician, astronomer, author and land surveyor.

Like a lot of early inventors, Benjamin Banneker was primarily self-taught. The son of former slaves, Benjamin worked on the family tobacco farm and received some early education from a Quaker school. But most of his advanced knowledge came from , reading and more reading. At 15 he took over the farm and invented an irrigation system to control water flow to the crops from nearby springs. As a result of Banneker's innovation, the farm flourished – even during droughts.

But it was his clock invention that really propelled the reputation of Benjamin Banneker. Sometime in the early 1750s, Benjamin borrowed a pocket watch from a wealthy acquaintance, took the watch apart and studied its components. After returning the watch, he created a fully functioning clock entirely out of carved wooden pieces. The clock was amazingly precise, and would keep on ticking for decades. As the result of the attention his self-made clock received, Banneker was able to start up his own watch and clock repair business.

And Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments didn't end there. Borrowing on astronomy and mathematics from a friend, Benjamin engorged himself in the subjects. Putting his newfound knowledge to use, Banneker accurately predicted a 1789 solar eclipse. In the early 1790s, Banneker added another job title to his resume – author. Benjamin compiled and published his Almanac and Ephemeris of Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland (he would publish the journal annually for over a decade), and even sent a copy to secretary of state Thomas Jefferson along with a letter urging the abolition of slavery.

Impressed by his abilities, Jefferson recommended Banneker to be a part of a surveying team to lay out Washington, D.C. Appointed to the three-man team by president George Washington, Banneker wound up saving the project when the lead architect quit in a fury – taking all the plans with him. Using his meticulous memory, Banneker was able to recreate the plans. Wielding knowledge like a sword, Benjamin Banneker was many things – inventor, scientist, anti-slavery proponent – and, as a result, his legacy lives on to this day Dr. Seuss Biography

Dr. Seuss Birthdate: March 2, 1904 Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts The Early Years Theodor Seuss Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was given the middle name Seuss because it is his mother's maiden name. Dr. Seuss studied English at Oxford University in England, which is where he met his wife, . Finding His Voice Dr. Seuss worked as a writer and cartoonist at various magazines before being hired to draw ads for a pesticide company. He drew nasty looking bugs for 15 years. It was only when Dr. Seuss was returning to the U.S. from a European vacation, by boat, that he wrote his fist children's . His boredom on the long trip inspired Dr. Seuss to write a poem to the rhythm of the ship's engine. The result was the book And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which was rejected by the first 27 publishers he sent it to. The book was finally published and became a hit. However, Dr. Seuss didn't become a household name until he wrote in 1957.

Getting Serious World War II interrupted Dr. Seuss' career as a children's book author. During the war, Dr. Seuss worked for the U.S. Army making documentary films for American soldiers. His films, Hitler Lives and , both won Academy Awards. When the war was over, Dr. Seuss returned to his career as a successful children's author. Dr. Seuss died of cancer on September 24, 1991 at the age of 87. Movie Mania Even after his death, Dr. Seuss is still dazzling audiences. In 2000, the movie version of The Who Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey, garnered rave reviews. In 2003, The Cat in the Hat, starring Mike Myers, hit theaters and, in 2008, Horton Hears a Who hit the big screen! Did U Know?  Dr. Seuss' wife, Helen Palmer, also wrote children's books under the Seuss label.  The last book Dr. Seuss' ever wrote was a book for "obsolete children" (old peeps) titled You're Only Old Once.  When Dr. Seuss was a kid, his mother would soothe him to sleep by chanting rhymes from her childhood. Dr. Seuss credited her with his talent for rhyming. Dr. Seuss Says... "Be who you are and say what you want, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

4th Activity Title: Ceramic Tiles (mural)

Objectives: Students will learn how to create and glaze a ceramic tile

Learner Outcomes (align with State Goals): 26.A.1e, 25.A.1d, 26.A2e, 26.B2d

Time to Complete: 2 classes

Materials: clay, sculpting tools, bisque tiles, glaze, brushes, pencil

Introduction/Motivation: Talk about wall murals (paint and tile), show examples.

Instructional Procedure:

1. Talk about wall murals. Talk about public art and installations. 2. Show video and pictures of wall tiles. 3. Pass out clay. Demonstrate how to create textures. 4. Students will create their own tile, texture, and design. 5. I will take the tiles to Peoria Riverfront Museum to be fired. 6. Show students the proper way to glaze ceramic ware. Three coats (apply, dry, apply…). Remind students not to mix brushes/glazes.

5. Show students do’s and dont’s of glazing.

6. Have students begin glazing.

7. Fire when finished.

When all tiles are fired, we will begin the process of prepping the front entry way to hang the tile.

Continuation- 4th Activity Title: Ceramic Tiles (mural)

Objectives: Students will learn how to create and glaze a ceramic tile

Learner Outcomes (align with State Goals): 26.A.1e, 25.A.1d, 26.A2e, 26.B2d

Time to Complete: 2 classes

Materials: clay, sculpting tools, bisque tiles, glaze, brushes, pencil

Introduction/Motivation: Talk about wall murals (paint and tile), show examples.

Instructional Procedure:

1. Talk about wall murals. Talk about public art and installations. 2. Show video and pictures of wall tiles. 3. Pass out clay. Demonstrate how to create textures. 4. Students will create their own tile, texture, and design. 5. I will take the tiles to Peoria Riverfront Museum to be fired. 6. Show students the proper way to glaze ceramic ware. Three coats (apply, dry, apply…). Remind students not to mix brushes/glazes.

5. Show students do’s and dont’s of glazing.

6. Have students begin glazing.

7. Fire when finished.

When all tiles are fired, we will begin the process of prepping the front entry way to hang the tile.

Grade: K-1

Activity Title: Torn Paper Flags

Objectives: Students will learn about Pop-Artist Jasper Johns. They will create a flag using torn paper.

Learner Outcomes (aligned with state goals):

25.A.1d, 25.B.1, 26.A.1e, 26.B.1d, 27.B.1, 27.A.1b

Materials: Flag handout, glue, construction paper (red and pre-cut blue square), white crayons.

Introduction/Motivation: I will talk about the fall season. Talk about fall colors. Demonstrate how to tear/glue. Show examples of finished project.

Instructional Procedure:

1. Pass out tree handout.

2. Show students wear to place colors as well as the order they will be placed.

3. Show students how to properly tear paper into small pieces.

4. Students will glue into appropriate place.

5. Students will continue glueing paper into place until the white “template” is covered.

6. When finished, I will trim to square/straighten edges.

• Project may take multiple classes to complete due to dry times.

Third and Fourth

Some classes are on different projects due to our special ceramics project. Not all classes were able to participate. Those classes that are finished with Dr. Seuss will do a Pop Art project for Fine Arts Night.

Activity title: Oil Pastel – Jasper Johns Targets

Objectives: students will create a target in the style of Jasper Johns

Learner Outcomes: 25.A.2d, 26.B.2d, 26.A.2e

Materials: oil pastels, white drawing paper.

Instructional Procedure: 1. Read the biography handout about Jasper Johns 3. Discuss/ask questions about the Artist. Make connections. 4. Pass out paper.

5. Show students one step at a time how to create the target.

6. Students will then color in using oil pastels. They will choose two colors.

7. When finished, students will outline (if necessary) in black.

Grade: K-1

Activity Title: Alcohol Ink Tile Coasters

Objectives: Students will create a design on a tile using various color schemes. They will then make the tile into a drink coaster.

Learner Outcomes (aligned with state goals): 25.A.1d, 26.A.1e, 26.B.1d

Materials: droppers, alcohol ink, pencils, rubbing alcohol, gloss spray finish

Instructional Procedure:

1. Talk about the project and show examples

2. Show students what happens when you drop ink into a solution and talk about how it

dilutes and/or bleeds. Show students the different effects depending on the amounts of

liquid used.

3. Students will be called to the designated table.

4. Students will put name on back of tile

5. Myself and the Teacher Aide will assist in dropping the ink on to the tile.

6. Set aside to dry.

7. Once dry, I will spray the gloss finish on the tiles to give it a smooth, clean appearance.

8. Next class period, we will glue square felt on the bottom of the tiles to create a coaster

(talk about shapes).

Second Grade

Activity title: Still life

Objectives: students will learn about still-life drawing. I will teach them how to draw a vase with a background.

Learner Outcomes: 25.A.1d, 26.B.1d, 26.A.1e, 27.B.1

Materials: Smartboard, pencil, eraser, drawing paper.

Instructional Procedure: 1. Discuss what a still life is and how it is used in Art.

2. Show examples of still-life drawings. 3. I will show students a vase on the smartboard. This is what they will draw. True still-life would have an actual vase on a table to draw but due to the classroom environment (multiple classes) we will draw from an image projected. 4. Show students the basics of contour drawing (lines, shape, etc.).

5. Show students one step at a time how to draw. We will start with the vase. Once finished, we will move on to the flowers and stems.

6. After the complete vase is drawn, we will talk about background and foreground. I will show students how to create a table or ledge for the vase to sit on as well as a background.

Third and Fourth

Activity title: Value scale and shapes

Objectives: students will learn how to create a value scale (all shades from white to black). They will learn about shadows and highlights.

Learner Outcomes: 26.B.2d, 26.A2e

Materials: Adventures in value w.s., pencil, eraser, tissue paper.

Instructional Procedure: 1. Discuss value scale and its importance to drawing.

2. Show examples of value in drawings. 3. Demonstrate how to create value using light and hard pressure of the pencil, tissue paper, erasers. 4. Have students practice on their own on the handout.

5. When finished students will practice shading a cylinder, sphere, and cone using value and showing highlights and shadows. We will talk about light sources and shadows.

6. When finished practicing and students have mastered shading and value, they will redraw the 3 shapes on drawing paper.