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Goal

Each year, my students and I together decide on the theme and plan projects for the following year. In June, I announced that this school year our focus will be on our beautiful state of Florida. I will be teaching students about the species of plants, animals, and insects which are indigenous to Florida. In addition to wildlife, we will be learning about some of Florida's important landmarks and historical locations as well. We will be applying what we know within our art projects-which hopefully can make an impact and help bring awareness to students and the community of the importance of protecting our Florida wildlife, and learning about the history as well. With this knowledge, students were involved in the planning process by providing project ideas, and ideas to further our learning this year.
Our goal at large is to create art that can make a difference in the community-by raising environmental awareness.
My goal for this project is to provide a very hands on, engaging activity for students with clay. We will call these "landscape post cards"-although they will not be physically mailed, they will be a similar size. 

What will be done with my students

This will be a year enriched with 3D art at Champion. This project is planned for my 3rd-5th grade students, but if there are plenty of remaining supplies, I can extend to use with other grade levels as well. Clay is a highly engaging media to use with students, and students from every age appear to really enjoy the creating process with clays.
Each student will be given a 4x6 photo size of cardboard. They will plan out a landscape picture-inspired by Florida, and what they may see. This can be a lighthouse, a beach scene, a forest, or something else that is inspiring and important to that child; so long as it pertains to Florida and the criteria provided for the project.
Once planning is done, the students will present their idea to me-and go over their colors. Once this is done, I will distribute a section of clay for the student to spread across their board, creating thin layered sections to create their scenery. Once the project is complete, the students will be given a photo sleeve protector to put their clay piece in for protection, and will be required to write an artist's statement about their work. This will give students an opportunity to explain their art and to teach their viewers about the importance of their subject.

This project will cover and review standards from the arts, science, social studies, and writing standards.

Below are the standards which will be discussed and applied throughout this project. Multiple standards from multiple grade levels will be included, because this will be a multi level project.

100 count- 5x7 photo sleeve protectors (9.35) x 6 = 56.10
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200 pack 4x6 cardboard sheets (21.99) x 5 =109.95
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Cra-Z-Art Modeling Clay (3.72) x 70 = 260.40

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009C98Q6K/?coliid=I1VA56LSH4DGEP&colid=XTCYY2V7T1WR&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Cost of taxes roughly 30 dollars.
Amazon currently won’t permit me to put more than 27 clay in my cart to determine the cost of clay, so it would have to be made in multiple purchases.

Total before taxes applied, with free prime shipping is: $426.45

Requesting: 500 dollars to cover supplies and taxes.


Applicable art standards, and criteria for this project:
Elements of Art which will be used: Color, Value, Space, Texture, Shape, and Line
Principles of Design which will be used: Balance, Emphasis, Proportion, Movement, and Rhythm
Subjects exploring with this project: Art, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and ELA

5th Grade Arts/ Cross content:
LAFS.5.SL.1.2 Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. Engage effectively.
LAFS.5.L.2.3- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
LAFS.5.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on other ideas and expressing their own clearly.

VA.5.H.2.3- Discuss artworks found in public venues to identify the significance of the work within the community.
(Specifically observing local sculptures, old buildings, and specific architecture to analyze works).
VA.5.S.1.4- Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate about works of art and artistic and creative processes.
VA.5.O.3.1- Create meaningful and unique works of art to effectively communicate and document a personal voice.
Students will gather relevant information from multiple print and/or digital sources to provide inspiration in order to develop and create new visual solutions that are not copied.
VA.5.S.3.3- Use tools, media, techniques, and processes in a safe and responsible manner.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1- Use appropriate tools strategically.

VA.5.S.1.4- Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate about works of art and artistic and creative processes.

LAFS.5.W.1.2d- Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
4th grade Art Standards/ Cross Curricular Standards:
Students will be learning about Florida History, geography, and cultural integration in 4th grade- which will be tied in a lot with this theme of Florida for our art this year.
VA.4.H.2.3- Identify reasons to display artwork in public places.
LAFS.4.SL.1.3- Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.
VA.4.S.1.4- Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss works of art and the creative process.
LAFS.4.SL.1.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

VA.4.S.3.3- Follow procedures for using tools, media, techniques, and processes safely and responsibly.
ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1- English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.
VA.4.F.1.1- Combine art media with innovative ideas and techniques to create two-and/or three-dimensional works of art.

VA.4.F.3.2- Collaborate with peers in the art room to achieve a common goal.

MAFS.K12.MP.5.1- Use appropriate tools strategically.
VA.4.S.3.3- Follow procedures for using tools, media, techniques, and processes safely and responsibly.

LAFS.4.W.1.2d- Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain a topic.

3rd grade Art Standards/ Cross Curricular Standards:

ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1 English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.
LAFS.3.RL.3.7 Explain how specific aspects of a texts illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting).
LAFS.3.SL.1.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
LAFS.3.SL.1.1b: Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
LAFS.3.SL.1.2 Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
LAFS.3.SL.1.3 Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
MAFS.3.G.1.2 Partition shapes into parts with equal areas. Express the area of each part as a unit fraction of the whole. For example, partition a shape into 4 parts with equal area, and describe the area of each part as 1/4 of the area of the shape.
SC.3.P.8.3 Compare materials and objects according to properties such as size, shape, color, texture, and hard
Mathematical practices
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1: Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1: Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1: Look for and make use of structure.

VA.3.C.1.1- Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.
VA.3.H.2.3- Describe various venues in which artwork is on display for public viewing.
VA.3.S.1.4- Choose accurate art vocabulary to describe works of art and art processes.



 

Benefits to my students

The benefits are vast with this project. Cross curricular integration in the arts, fine motor skill building, planning skills and organization are required, community involvement, researching information, writing statements, and group discussions will be important and impactful-so students can create a piece that they feel confident discussing with others-as well as why they created it. 

Budget Narrative

100 count- 5x7 photo sleeve protectors (9.35) x 6 = 56.10
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TJH0V6I/?coliid=I3MCNX56SGHTTD&colid=XTCYY2V7T1WR&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

200 pack 4x6 cardboard sheets (21.99) x 5 =109.95
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGBH4BD9/?coliid=I3757COI185P7K&colid=XTCYY2V7T1WR&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Cra-Z-Art Modeling Clay (3.72) x 70 = 260.40

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009C98Q6K/?coliid=I1VA56LSH4DGEP&colid=XTCYY2V7T1WR&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Cost of taxes roughly 30 dollars.
Amazon currently won’t permit me to put more than 27 clay in my cart to determine the cost of clay, so it would have to be made in multiple purchases.

Total before taxes applied, with free prime shipping is: $426.45

Requesting: 500 dollars to cover supplies and taxes. Any extra money that is not used, will be returned.
 

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