Lesson Plan: Art and Design - Autumn

Subject: Expressive Arts Topic: Art and Design Curriculum Level: First Level (Scottish Curriculum) Desired Outcome: I can create a range of visual information through observing and recording from my experiences across the curriculum.

Lesson Duration: 60 minutes

Resources: - Autumn-themed objects (leaves, pinecones, acorns, etc.) - Drawing paper - Pencils, erasers, and coloring materials - Display board or wall space for showcasing artwork

Learning Intentions: 1. To develop observation skills by closely examining autumn-themed objects. 2. To encourage creativity and self-expression through visual representation. 3. To foster an appreciation for the beauty of autumn and its impact on the environment.

Success Criteria: 1. Students will be able to observe and record visual information from their experiences with autumn-themed objects. 2. Students will create a range of visual representations that reflect their understanding of autumn. 3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of observation and recording in art and design.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of autumn and its characteristics. 2. Show students various autumn-themed objects and ask them to share what they know about them. 3. Explain that today, they will be using these objects to create visual representations of autumn.

Activity 1: Observing Autumn Objects (15 minutes): 1. Distribute the autumn-themed objects to each student or group. 2. Instruct students to closely observe the objects, paying attention to their shapes, colors, and textures. 3. Encourage students to use their senses to explore the objects fully. 4. Ask students to discuss their observations with their peers or in small groups.

Activity 2: Creating Visual Representations (25 minutes): 1. Provide each student with drawing paper, pencils, erasers, and coloring materials. 2. Instruct students to choose one or more autumn-themed objects to draw. 3. Encourage students to focus on capturing the details and characteristics of the objects in their drawings. 4. Remind students to use different colors to represent the vibrant hues of autumn. 5. Allow students to express their creativity and personal style in their artwork.

Conclusion (10 minutes): 1. Ask students to share their artwork with the class. 2. Display the artwork on a display board or wall space. 3. Lead a class discussion on the different visual representations of autumn and the unique features each student captured. 4. Discuss the importance of observation and recording in art and design. 5. Summarize the lesson by highlighting the success criteria and how students have achieved them.

Assessment: 1. Observe students’ engagement and participation during the activities. 2. Review students’ artwork to assess their ability to observe and record visual information from their experiences with autumn-themed objects. 3. Provide feedback and praise for students’ creativity and effort in their visual representations.

Extension Activities: 1. Encourage students to create a collage using various materials (e.g., leaves, twigs, fabric) to represent autumn. 2. Explore different art techniques, such as watercolor painting or printmaking, to create autumn-themed artwork. 3. Integrate literacy by asking students to write a short description or poem about autumn to accompany their artwork.