Pinewood Elementary / Monica Derby - 12 hours
This week I have came to a conclusion on my lesson that I will teach to Mrs. Derby's second grade class. I will demonstrate a lesson where they will create a moon for earth. Whether it may be a new moon, or another moon. They will be reading a short story called, "The Moon." I will start by talking about how other planets have multiply moons and the features of those moons. Then they will make the decision if they want to create a new moon, or another moon for Earth. From there they will start with a worksheet, where they will illustrate their moon and write a paragraph describing the landscape, climate, size, shape, can people live on it, or what can? Basically answering some of these questions. The next day, they will be able to create a 3D model of their moon that they have imagined out of clay and are going to be able to sculpt and paint the landscape. I am still working out the details and filling out the planning backwards sheet, but I believe I have a good basic understanding of what I want them to learn. This will be exciting to see what they come up with.
During the planning of this I am still at my internship at the Walker Arts Center, learning in the family programs and education. Mostly so far I have learned about the actions of people that involve themselves in the arts. There is a lot to be aware of when organizing events revolving around the people that attend. Everything needs to be considered. I am super excited to move forward in this opportunity.
For my lesson at Perpich, for the workshop I will be giving a lesson revolving around self portraits. The self-portraits will be created using lectraset, using letters and numbers. I have came to an idea that they could create emotive self portraits, but I am unsure if that is too much for the lesson, or if it adds an extra "zing" to the lesson that will get the children's creative minds going.