Grade 2

Location and Climate

Objectives

Create a clay vessel using the coil building technique
Make predictions, experiment, and anticipate possible outcomes based on the properties of clay in various stages
Explore some ceramic artworks from ancient history
Understand the purposes of clay in ancient cultures including Saudi Arabia

Ceramic Coil Building

Students build a clay vessel using the coil building technique in the shape of their choice. They may also create a handle and decorations for their pot.

Coil Snails

The first year I taught grade 2 the students were new to ceramics so we started with pinch pots. The students were given the choice to create fish or monsters.

Heroes

Objectives

Solve problems by thinking critically and imaginatively
Reflect and learn from the different stages of learning

Outcomes

Identify, plan and make specific choices of materials tools and processes
Sharpen powers of observation
Use appropriate terminology to discuss artwork (portrait, collage and elements of art)

Hero Collage (2018)
Students use the techniques of collage and photo transfer to create a portrait of a hero. They use textured papers in their work.

Hero Collage (2019)

Communication Through Signs & Symbols

Objectives

Investigate the practices of abstract artists
Identify, plan and make choices of painting materials, tools and processes
Work collaboratively and individually
Identify colour and shape as formal elements of art

Abstract resist paintings (2019)

Students explore the symbolic power of colour and shape using resist painting techniques. They choose colours to represent how they feel while investigating contrasts of colour and value. The triangle shapes are inspired by the triangular cuttings made into traditional Saudi architecture.

Expression Through Culture

Objectives

Consider their audience when creating work
Communicate their ideas, feelings and experiences through their work
Become an engaged and responsive audience for a variety of art forms
Understand that there is a relationship between the artist and the audience

African Inspired Masks

Students create their own unique mask, inspired by African designs, using card stock paper. They select a purpose for the mask and consider their audience.

Responsibility Towards Nature

Objectives

Consider their audience when creating work
Communicate their ideas, feelings and experiences through their work.
Become an engaged and responsive audience for a variety of art forms
Understand that there is a relationship between the artist and the audience

Papier Mâché Animals (2018)

Students will create papier mâché animals using recycled materials. By reusing materials they demonstrate their responsibility towards nature, a responsibility also reflected in the animals they choose to create.

Art of Construction

Jumping frog

Students will learn the Japanese Art of Origami to create a jumping frog. The principles of origami are also used in a number of engineering applications. For example, Origami is a source of inspiration for mechanical engineers when designing mechanisms for use in space.