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Create-a-Creature
Students learn about hybrid creatures in mythology, then create their own.
LESSON 1
In this lesson, student artists are introduced to different kinds of mythological
(specifically chimera) creatures from different cultures. They are then asked to
brainstorm some of their own by playing a game with the other students in the
classroom.
LESSON 2
In this lesson, student artists learn about texture, create their own creature on a printmaking plate, and use printmaking to create multiple copies.
LESSON 3
In this lesson, student artists draw the the environment for their creature, making sureto include details that help to tell their creature’s ‘myth’.
LESSON 4
Student artists mix their own colors and paint the background.
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Emmi,1st Grade
Liam, 2nd Grade
Nick, 4th Grade
Nick, header
Olivia,2nd Grade copy
Olivia,2nd Grade
Olivia,ICON
Owen, 5th Grade copy
Owen, 5th Grade
Piper,5th Grade
