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Hawaii's Endangered Species
Students will select a Hawaiian animal that is endangered and gather information about its environmental requirements. Then they will create a picture showing the animal and one of its key environmental elements. |
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4 |
Content Area |
Science |
Key Benchmark |
SCV 4.5.3: Describe how different organisms need specific environmental conditions to survive |
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Art Form |
Visual Arts |
Art Benchmark |
FA 4.1.1: Use the elements and principles of art and design, including emphasis, proportion, complementary colors, and depth |
School Year |
2006-2007 |
Artist |
Ellen Crocker |
Unit Plan |
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Comments |
GLO #4 Quality Producer
Assessment Art – Student understanding of design principles such as emphasis, proportion, complementary colors, shading, and depth will be observed by their finished work.Science – Selection of the environmental accompaniment for the endangered species.:
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Lesson Plans
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LP 1 Introduction to Botanical Drawing
Students will be guided in making a drawing of their endangered Hawaiian animal from a photograph. Discussion will focus on looking at the photographs for detailed information, which the photographer has captured. Design principles will be taught regarding the composition of the students’ drawings.
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LP 2 Completing the Drawings
Students will complete their drawings by inking some or all of their drawing with black pen, then coloring them with watercolor or colored pencils.
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to Botanical Drawing |
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to Botanical Drawing |
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to Botanical Drawing |
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Lesson 2 - Completing the Drawings |
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Lesson 2 - Completing the Drawings |
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Lesson 2 - Completing the Drawings |
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Lesson 2 - Completing the Drawings |