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Around the Neighborhood
Students learn about Jacob Lawrence and the Harlem Renaissance. They make a collage that depicts their own neighborhood, with a focus on color.
LESSON 1
In this lesson, student artists create their own sketchbooks and begin sketching out things that they frequently see around their neighborhood.
LESSON 2
(optional) SW prepare painted paper to collage with.
LESSON 3
SW plan out a composition and begin their collage, only making the background.
LESSON 4
SW have a workday and finish with detailed collage elements.
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Emilia, 2nd Grade
Liam, 2nd Grade
Nick, 4th Grade
