Kindness Collages
A 4th Grade 3 Day Art Lesson
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Central Focus (Big Idea): Kindness and Community
By combining the collage process, using found imagery to create artworks that symbolize the theme of kindness, students will learn that art can be used to express their values and awareness of social issues, as well as create a sense of community among their peers through group work. The elements and principles will be emphasized in this lesson, specifically unity, which works on both a visual and conceptual level
Social Issues / Concepts of the Lesson:
The social issue in this lesson deals with kindness, and how artwork can be used to spread awareness and influence others of this issue. It continues the theme of commonalities that exist throughout our communities and beyond. Students will reflect on their personal experiences to connect with their values, beliefs, ideas and to those of others in their class.
Essential Questions:
• What is kindness?
• Why do we create collages?
• How can we create images that are universal?
• How can we use symbolism to represent our values?
• How does artwork influence others within a community?
