Pathways to Creativity: Art Series

ACFK x BF Art Suggested Pathways by Blackwing Foundation

3rd Grade Pathway: Drawing

Whole Unit Lesson Plans & Resources

Lesson Plan Directions- before you get started!
Lesson 1: How to Draw: Clover Botanical
Lesson 2: How to Draw: Picasso Portrait inspired Portrait
Lesson 3: How to Draw: Murakami Flowers inspired by Takashi Murakami
Lesson 4: How to Draw: Surreal Creatures inspired by Tim Burton
Lesson 5: How to Draw: Realistic Faces
Final Art Show Lesson Plan
Art Show Labels

Teacher Resources:

Virtual Museum Exploration

Artist Research Project

Art-based Careers Research Project

4th Grade Pathway: Watercolors

Whole Unit Lesson Plans & Resources

Lesson Plan Directions- before you get started!
Lesson 1: How to Watercolor: Beach Landscape inspired by Edward Hopper
Lesson 2: How to Watercolor: Moths inspired by Allyson Reynolds
Lesson 3: How to Watercolor: Floral Landscape inspired by Emil Nolde
Lesson 4: How to Watercolor: Tree of Life inspired by Gustav Klimt
Lesson 5: How to Watercolor: Abstract Houses inspired by Jennifer Barlett
Final Art Show Lesson Plan
Art Show Labels

Teacher Resources:

Virtual Museum Exploration

Artist Research Project

Art-based Careers Research Project

5th Grade Pathway: Chalk Pastels

Whole Unit Lesson Plans & Resources

Lesson Plan Directions- before you get started!
Lesson 1: How to Chalk Pastel: Still life inspired by Laura Owens
Lesson 2: How to Chalk Pastel: Abstract drawing inspired by Bernard Frize
Lesson 3: How to Chalk Pastel: Abstract Figure inspired by Jean DuBuffet
Lesson 4: How to Chalk Pastel: Perspective Drawing inspired by Peter Alexander
Lesson 5: How to Chalk Pastel: Portrait inspired by Henri Matisse
Final Art Show Lesson Plan
Art Show Labels

Teacher Resources:

Virtual Museum Exploration

Artist Research Project

Art-based Careers Research Project