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Artist, Explorer, Scientist
Students learn about John Audubon & scientific drawing. They choose an animal, research it, and draw an accurate picture of the animal in it’s habitat.
LESSON 1
SW learn about field sketches and create their own.
LESSON 2
SW learn about the ornithologist John Audubon, then make an observation drawing of an animal figurine.
LESSON 3
SW learn about how John Audubon collected and painted his bird specimens; they then research and draw a descriptive background/habitat for their own animal.
LESSON 4
Students learn about John Audubon’s ambition to paint every bird in North America, then they turn their drawing into a print.
Note: If a teacher doesn’t create prints with their students, students can finish with watercolor.
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Stella, 6, California, “Donkey Paradise”
This is my painting of a donkey in it’s habitat. It is a very important habitat. I hope you like it.