Patterned USA

Students practiced creating patterns with an empty map of the USA (split into 4 pieces). They were challenged to have their pattern relate to something about the state. I gave them a list of top commodities from each state to help inspire them.

Artwork by De'yannah

Artwork by Xavier (notice he put snowman in Illinois and turned Missouri into a car- very creative!)
Artwork by Kiara W
Artwork by Randy
Artwork by Gabrieal and Deandre

How do you like "them" apples?

It was their first day learning to use pastels, and the 5th Graders did these awesome apples in one art period! Shows how much work you can get done when you focus on your work. Good work today 5th grade!

Artwork by Triniti

Artwork by Kiara L
Artwork by Mark
Artwork by Michael
Artwork by De'yannah
Artwork by Yuzerick
Artwork by Kiara R

Rock Art Rocks

2nd- 4th graders designed their own "Rock Art" (usually found in caves, carved into ROCKS thousands of years ago :-o) Okay, so we didn't carve into real rocks (it is spray painted foil), but we did use wooden sticks. Then we used sandpaper to make it look old, since rock art is OLDEST ART EVER!

Artwork by Michael
Artwork by Kerelyn
Artwork by Chyna
Artwork by Aberiyanna
Artwork by De'yannah
Artwork by Michaiya

Unusual Snowfall in 2010

Today was the first day to feel like spring, but these snowmen are too cute to not post. Also not to forget all the snow from last month! During mid-February the USA had unusual amounts of snowfall. 49 of all 50 states were covered with snow (Hawaii is only state excluded). This is so strange that the federal offices have never kept track of such an occurrence. Therefore, they can’t look back to see if it has ever happened in the nation’s history before.

Artwork by Lawuan and Joseph
Artwork by Shamia and Demetrius
Artwork by Mark and De'yannah
Artwork by Asia, Andre, Kanye, and Demeyah
Artwork by Ebony

Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments

The lower graders got their hands messy making their clay ornaments. They mixed 2 cups of flour, with one cup salt and one cup water, and ta-da, they made clay. You probably have the ingredients in your cupboard right now.
It is easy! After you make the clay, pat it down flat and use a cookie cutter to make the shape. Use a straw to point a hole at the top. Set aside to dry for a week.
Artwork by Aniyah
Artwork by Damari
Artwork by Akilah and Janeia (Art Club students also made clay- Akilah used a fork on her gingerbread man and Janeia decided not to use the cookie cutters and sculpted the thumbs up, reindeer and that little bow!)
Makayla made great texture on her ornaments! (texture= look and feel of the fork markings)

Next paint and add fun stuff.

Set aside to dry for a day.
Two on the Left by De'yannah, Kiara did the bell and Chyna did the bear, nice work!
Artwork by Tatianna

Finally, add a ribbon to hang your ornament.
Artwork by Asjah
Artwork by Aniya- scroll up to see what Aniya's ornaments looked before being painted.