“Rapper” Art
Collect and recycle product wrappers for a “green” art project worthy of good-citizen attention! Students save and trade wrappers to make a collage paper background. Then the background is combined with an introductory printmaking process to create a graphic design.
Students choose words and phrases related to their “rapper” collage and cut them from thin foam to create a print plate. Cut-out letters are simply turned backwards onto the plate — no intricate reverse carving into linoleum. “Rapper” Art is an easy process for making posters, book covers and signs in multiples.

Grade Levels K-6
Note: Instructions and materials based on a class of 25 students. Adjust as needed.

This resource was created by Jenn Crosley, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

This resource was created by Molli Miller, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

This resource was created by Brittany Wolfgram, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

This resource was created by Prairie Compton, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

This resource was created by Nepthys Justo, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

This resource was created by Judy Miller and Rachel Palmer, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

This resource was created by Judy Miller and Rachel Palmer, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

Recycled Book Boxes
(art + literature)
Rather than traditional pages, the interior of these “books” will hold objects collected by students. An “art box” book could contain samples of texture, color, form, and line or other examples of design elements or styles. Or a more personalized box “about me” could hold a collection of tiny photos, poems and small keepsakes. Students explore the anatomy of a book as they assemble these book boxes.

Grade Levels 3-12

Note: instructions and materials based on a class of 25 students. Adjust as needed.

This resource was created by JoAnn Schmedding, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

Resist Painting

A Lesson Developed by
Anna Alcalde

Objectives:
1. To learn about the art method of resist
2. To create a painting using the art resist method
3. To use the art elements of line, color and negative and positive space to create art and manipulate art materials

Audiences:
This lesson would be appropriate for all ages—children to senior citizens.

This resource was created by Brenda Sebade, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

“Rhythm in Layers” Low-Relief Sculpture with Design in Mind
Layer by layer, piece by piece, students assemble a three-dimensional collage using simple pre-cut wood and cardboard shapes built up from a base. Because the design exists on multiple levels rather than a single plane, the relationship of each individual element to the whole must be considered. This lesson can be used to illustrate the following design principles:

Rhythm – repetition and placement of similar colors, shapes and lines throughout the collage will provide a sense of order and unity.

Balance – whether placed symmetrically or asymmetrically, collage materials should be arranged so that the visual weight is evenly distributed.
Movement – connecting shapes, lines and colors should lead the viewer on a path into, out of and around the entire piece.

Grade Levels 3-12
Note: Instructions and materials are based on a class of 25 students. Adjust as needed.

Safe Place Pillow Case Project

A Copyrighted Activity Created by and Re-posted with Permission from
Kristina Marcelli Sargent
http://kristinamarcelli.wordpress.com

Objectives:
The participants will:
1. Identify symbols and phrases that calm the participant
2. Decorate a pillow case to be used by the participant using art and calming phrases

Audience:
The “safe place” or “peaceful pillowcase” project is something that can be used by all age groups

This resource was created by Sharla Hanzlik, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

This resource was created by Michele Barcelona, in collaboration with Lynn Bowder, as part of ESU2's Mastering the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education and experiential learning.

This resource was created by James Parks, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.

Self Portrait Collage

A Lesson Submitted by
Marilyn Stadler and Cathy Harrington

With a link to the Copyrighted Dick Blick Lesson Plan
“Changing Faces”
www.dickblick.com

Objectives:
The participants will:
1. Build upon the concept of creating simple collages
2. Reflect upon themselves—their strengths, weaknesses, talents, etc.
3. Use clippings of words and other materials or images to create a self-portrait
4. Share insights about the art created with others

Audience:
This lesson would be suitable for upper elementary ages to senior citizens.

This resource was created by, Brenda Sebade, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education and making art materials available to participating schools.

This resource was created by Jenn Crosley, in collaboration with Dawn DeTurk, Hannah Blomstedt, and Julie Albrecht, as part of ESU2's Integrating the Arts project. This project is a four year initiative focused on integrating arts into the core curriculum through teacher education, practice, and coaching.