Title: Indigenous Art Lesson: Pointillism and the 7 Grandfather Teachings

Slide 1: Introduction - Welcome to the Indigenous Art Lesson: Pointillism and the 7 Grandfather Teachings - Grade 7 and 8 Art Students - Ontario Arts Curriculum

Slide 2: Objectives - Understand the concept of pointillism in Indigenous art - Explore the significance of the 7 Grandfather Teachings in Indigenous culture - Create an artwork combining pointillism and the 7 Grandfather Teachings

Slide 3: What is Pointillism? - Pointillism is a painting technique that uses small dots of color to create an image - Originated from Indigenous cultures, including the Aboriginal Dot Painting from Australia

Slide 4: Examples of Indigenous Pointillism Art - Display images of Indigenous artworks that use pointillism technique - Explain the cultural significance and stories behind the artworks

Slide 5: The 7 Grandfather Teachings - Introduce the 7 Grandfather Teachings: Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth - Explain the importance of these teachings in Indigenous culture

Slide 6: Connecting Pointillism and the 7 Grandfather Teachings - Discuss how pointillism can be used to represent the 7 Grandfather Teachings - Each dot represents an individual’s actions and how they contribute to the teachings

Slide 7: Activity Instructions - Provide step-by-step instructions for the art activity 1. Choose one of the 7 Grandfather Teachings as inspiration 2. Create a pointillism artwork using dots to represent the chosen teaching 3. Reflect on the connection between the artwork and the teaching

Slide 8: Materials Needed - List the materials required for the activity - Canvas or paper - Paints or markers - Brushes or cotton swabs - Pencil and eraser - Optional: Indigenous symbols or patterns for inspiration

Slide 9: Tips and Techniques - Share tips and techniques for creating a successful pointillism artwork - Start with a light sketch before applying dots - Experiment with different sizes and colors of dots - Vary the density of dots to create depth and texture

Slide 10: Showcase and Reflection - Provide a space to showcase students’ completed artworks - Encourage students to reflect on their artwork and the chosen Grandfather Teaching

Slide 11: Conclusion - Recap the main points covered in the lesson - Emphasize the importance of Indigenous art and culture in the Ontario Arts Curriculum

Slide 12: Additional Resources - Provide links or references to further explore Indigenous art and culture - Suggest books, websites, or local Indigenous art galleries

Slide 13: Questions and Discussion - Open the floor for questions and discussion - Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences

Slide 14: Thank You - Thank the students for their participation and engagement - Provide contact information for further inquiries or assistance

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