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Distance Learning Project 1
Puffins - What Do Animals Have to Survive?
Today you will be drawing a puffin!
A puffin is a small bird that lives on the rocky coasts of the ocean.
If puffins live on rocks, then where do they live and what do they eat?
Trees can't grow on such rocky areas, so they can't eat fruit of trees or have nests in trees either.
Well, if they live by the ocean, they must eat... Fish!
And if they can't build nests in trees, then they must... burrow underground!
A puffin is a small bird that lives on the rocky coasts of the ocean.
If puffins live on rocks, then where do they live and what do they eat?
Trees can't grow on such rocky areas, so they can't eat fruit of trees or have nests in trees either.
Well, if they live by the ocean, they must eat... Fish!
And if they can't build nests in trees, then they must... burrow underground!
Puffins, like all animals, have tools to help them live.
Does a puffin use a fish rod to catch fish? Haha, no! It uses its large beak to catch many fish at once.
Does a puffin use a tiny shovel to dig its burrow? Also, no! It uses its large feet and beak to dig their homes.
Below, you can find steps to help you draw a puffin. You can change any part of your drawing, and it doesn't need to match the example. If you have a better idea for the background, the puffins looks, or adding other fun details, then please make your drawing how you'd like.
Does a puffin use a fish rod to catch fish? Haha, no! It uses its large beak to catch many fish at once.
Does a puffin use a tiny shovel to dig its burrow? Also, no! It uses its large feet and beak to dig their homes.
Below, you can find steps to help you draw a puffin. You can change any part of your drawing, and it doesn't need to match the example. If you have a better idea for the background, the puffins looks, or adding other fun details, then please make your drawing how you'd like.
Lesson 11
May the Fourth Be With You!
Happy Star Wars Day! Below you can find links to videos on how to draw different Star Wars characters. Or, you are welcome to draw other characters or things from Star Wars or your own favorite movies.
How to draw a Porg How to draw Baby Yoda How to draw Luke Skywalker How to draw the Mandalorian How to draw a Stormtrooper How to draw Padme Amidalla How to draw Yoda How to draw an X-Wing How to draw an AT-AT Walker How to draw Babu Frik Happy drawing! May the force be with you! |
Updated on 5/6. Weekly Drawing (Lesson 4)
Art Choice
Below you can find multiple art challenges. You are welcome to draw, build out of clay or legos, or however you'd like to create the challenge.
Please choose 1-2 art activities per week.
Email me your progress! I can't wait to see it.
Please choose 1-2 art activities per week.
Email me your progress! I can't wait to see it.
Lesson 10
Your Favorite Song into Art!
What does your favorite song look like?
To start this project, I want you to listen to your favorite song with your eyes closed. What did you see? Colors? A story? The band playing? Yourself dancing? What did you feel? Happy, sad, excited, angry, love? You can listen to it as many times as you’d like to help you visualize (picture in your mind) your song. Your art today is what you see when you listen to the favorite song you chose. This can be abstract art, cartoon or comic art, or whatever style you want it to be. You can make your art out of anything you’d like. Play dough, pencil and paper, land art, whatever you feel fits your favorite song best. Here is a video of me creating my favorite song into art: Click Here. Please send me the title and artist of your song when you email me a picture of your art. Want to make this project again with a different song? Go for it! |
Lesson 9
Phases of the Moon - The Full Moon
The full moon is the brightest object in the night sky. The moon reflects sunlight, so when the moon is full is shines its brightest. It's like having a giant mirror that you shine a flashlight onto. The light will bounce back towards you.
For this art project, you get to create a full moon.
You will need:
Paper (any color, this will be your sky)
Scissors
Aluminum foil
Coins (small and large)
Tape or glue
Pencil
Colored pencils (for coloring sky if you only have white paper)
*You can change what you use to make your full moon. If you only have a pen and a paper, then you can draw your full moon.
For this art project, you get to create a full moon.
You will need:
Paper (any color, this will be your sky)
Scissors
Aluminum foil
Coins (small and large)
Tape or glue
Pencil
Colored pencils (for coloring sky if you only have white paper)
*You can change what you use to make your full moon. If you only have a pen and a paper, then you can draw your full moon.
1. My supplies.
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2. Tear off piece of aluminum, almost the same size as your paper.
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3. Use a bowl or other circular object to trace your moon on the aluminum foil. TRACE IN PENCIL so you do not ruin the bowl with a marker.
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11. Color your background to match the night sky.
Good luck! And don't forget, I'd love to see your artwork!
If you are doing this project for Mrs. Mari and Mrs. Graham's science project, then please send it to them and me. Thanks 2nd grade Mill Creek!
Good luck! And don't forget, I'd love to see your artwork!
If you are doing this project for Mrs. Mari and Mrs. Graham's science project, then please send it to them and me. Thanks 2nd grade Mill Creek!
Lesson 8
Land Art - Earth Day 2020!
Earth day is on April 22 this year! To celebrate our beautiful planet, I would like to show you Land Art.
Land art is art, pictures, or sculptures made only out of nature.
Land art is art, pictures, or sculptures made only out of nature.
Above is a piece of land art by artist Andy Goldsworthy made only with leaves and dirt. He creates natural art, imagery, and sculptures out of leaves, rocks, sticks, and sometimes ice and snow. Below you can find more of his land art creations.
Andy Goldworthy's land art is meant to stand as long as nature lets it. Many times, his pieces fall apart as he is making them. When he creates art with leaves in water, it only lasts seconds before being swept up in the waters current and torn apart.
Your Assignment:
Your land art piece can include anything from nature: leaves, dirt, rocks, grass, twigs, or anything else that comes from nature that you can easily find outside.
Please DO NOT take flowers and plants from anyones garden without permission.
Feel free to make this project with your siblings or family if you would like.
Below you can find examples of land art you can use as inspiration.
As always, I'd love to see your art! So please send it my way.
Enjoy the outdoors and the fresh air!
Your Assignment:
Your land art piece can include anything from nature: leaves, dirt, rocks, grass, twigs, or anything else that comes from nature that you can easily find outside.
Please DO NOT take flowers and plants from anyones garden without permission.
Feel free to make this project with your siblings or family if you would like.
Below you can find examples of land art you can use as inspiration.
As always, I'd love to see your art! So please send it my way.
Enjoy the outdoors and the fresh air!
Lesson 7
The Crazy Way to Color
March 27th was National Scribble Day!
In honor of the craziness of scribbling, it is your job to make a crazy, colorful scribble -- BUT you have to make this scribble using a special method.
This project is about HOW you make it, not what you make.
Try using one of these ways for creating your scribble, or create your own way!
Invite your family to join you too :)
Please send me a picture or video of how you created your scribble.
I can't wait to see how you created your crazy scribbles!
Have a blast!
In honor of the craziness of scribbling, it is your job to make a crazy, colorful scribble -- BUT you have to make this scribble using a special method.
This project is about HOW you make it, not what you make.
Try using one of these ways for creating your scribble, or create your own way!
Invite your family to join you too :)
Please send me a picture or video of how you created your scribble.
I can't wait to see how you created your crazy scribbles!
Have a blast!
Lesson 6
Virtual Museum Tour - Ancient Discoveries
Today you're going on a virtual field trip! Your goal is to relax and learn as you travel in museums and World Heritage Sites.
While you discover new things in the museum, I want you to pick something that you liked and draw it in your style.
Choose any of the links below to explore museums around the world and the artifacts, fossils, and art they hold.
(Please note: 360* means you can grab and drag the screen to look around the museum, or if you are using a smart phone or tablet, then you can turn the phone around the room to change the angle.)
Video Tour:
360* Dinosaur Museum in Alberta, Canada: HERE.
360* Rhomaleosaurus Dinosaur Exhibit in London, England: HERE.
360* Giraffatitan Dinosaur Exhibit in Berlin, Germany: HERE.
360* Chauvet Cave Drawings, The First Art of Humanity: HERE.
Enjoy exploring! And feel free to follow the drawing guide below to make your own dinosaur or follow along with this video HERE.
While you discover new things in the museum, I want you to pick something that you liked and draw it in your style.
Choose any of the links below to explore museums around the world and the artifacts, fossils, and art they hold.
(Please note: 360* means you can grab and drag the screen to look around the museum, or if you are using a smart phone or tablet, then you can turn the phone around the room to change the angle.)
Video Tour:
360* Dinosaur Museum in Alberta, Canada: HERE.
360* Rhomaleosaurus Dinosaur Exhibit in London, England: HERE.
360* Giraffatitan Dinosaur Exhibit in Berlin, Germany: HERE.
360* Chauvet Cave Drawings, The First Art of Humanity: HERE.
Enjoy exploring! And feel free to follow the drawing guide below to make your own dinosaur or follow along with this video HERE.
Lesson 5
Your Choice!
For this project, I want you to create anything you want! You can use pencils, markers, paper, playdough, sidewalk chalk, paint, whatever you want.
The theme for this project is "Happy".
Send me a picture of your creation and please include your name and your teachers name.
Good luck! I can't wait to see your artwork!
The theme for this project is "Happy".
Send me a picture of your creation and please include your name and your teachers name.
Good luck! I can't wait to see your artwork!
Lesson 3
How are you getting there?
You're traveling! Somewhere exciting. But wait! How do you get there? You don't have anything to travel in or on. But you do have a magic pen! This magic pen will make anything you draw come out of the page.
So, it's time to draw with your magic pen to get you on your journey. Use any materials (markers, pencils, crayons, ink) to draw on a regular sized paper.
What will you draw to get you there? A car? A truck? A plane? It's up to you!
Below you can find 9 "how to's" to help you draw. You do not have to use them, you are welcome to use your imagination to draw whatever vehicle, boat, or creature that will take you on your travels.
Good luck! And send me a picture so I know how you're getting to your destination.
So, it's time to draw with your magic pen to get you on your journey. Use any materials (markers, pencils, crayons, ink) to draw on a regular sized paper.
What will you draw to get you there? A car? A truck? A plane? It's up to you!
Below you can find 9 "how to's" to help you draw. You do not have to use them, you are welcome to use your imagination to draw whatever vehicle, boat, or creature that will take you on your travels.
Good luck! And send me a picture so I know how you're getting to your destination.
Lesson 2
Hot Air Balloon
Draw your own hot air balloon! Follow the steps in the image below to draw.
Add your own colors, designs, and decorations to your balloon using shapes and line. Add yourself in the basket.
Good luck!
Add your own colors, designs, and decorations to your balloon using shapes and line. Add yourself in the basket.
Good luck!
How To Draw A Leprechaun!
Lesson 1
Click HERE for the video. Pause when your student needs to catch up.
Or, follow these steps in the photo below. Please note: The red marks are what you are to draw next. You should be drawing each step in black. Change your drawing however you'd like! Perhaps make your leprechaun a girl, or change the eyes or the hat. (You can find the next lesson below the image) |
Watch the story "How To Catch A Leprechaun"
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