1st+Grade

= = = = =Chinese Dragons= American School students learned about the customs and traditions of Chinese New Year and created colorful flying dragons!

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= Alexander Calder and Mobile Art =



Students studied the life and work of American Artist Alexander Calder and created their own ** mobile sculptures ** (a sculpture that moves based on the balance of objects arranged on a base). 1A's mobiles: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/1AMobiles?authkey=Gv1sRgCMCA8o_Rhaqceg&feat=directlink 1B's mobiles: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/1BMobiles?feat=directlink 1C's mobiles: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/1CMobiles?authkey=Gv1sRgCJvQ7ubTtMf0IQ&feat=directlink

=//SNOW DAY! //Self-Portrait Collage  = First grade students have been discovering pattern and creating their own planned and random patterns with paint. Students used their patterns to "dress" themselves for a cold winter day--they cut their patterned paper into sweaters, pants, boots, gloves, scarves, and hats and created a imaginary winter setting. 1A's SnowDay Self-Portraits: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/1ASnowDayPortrait?authkey=Gv1sRgCNia_LKX3cftgQE&feat=directlink 1B's SnowDay Self-Portraits: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/1BSnowDaySelfPortraits?authkey=Gv1sRgCMDVhP-QwOKLPw&feat=directlink 1C's SnowDay Self-Portraits: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/1CSnowDaySelfPortraits?authkey=Gv1sRgCMfg27z5jOHPkgE&feat=directlink

We Are Thankful!
First graders are getting into the spirit of giving thanks this holiday. They are writing reflections on the things they are most thankful for and creating art that reflects their gratitude. Check out more pieces here: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/WeAreThankful?authkey=Gv1sRgCIbTwoyhtsS97gE&feat=directlink

**Textured Fall Trees** First graders are creating trees that feature visual and tactile texture and learning about radial balance in their spectacular tree designs. What is texture? How can you show texture in art? When colors, lines, or other designs //radiate// from the center point like the rays of the sun, that is called __-__ balance. (Radial balance) Colors of the rainbow are divided into warm and cool, which colors do we see most in the fall season? ** http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/1ATrees?authkey=Gv1sRgCJHX09H4jIyPDA&feat=directlink **1B's Trees: http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/1BTrees?authkey=Gv1sRgCPPB-Mue8YK-MA&feat=directlink 1C's Trees:** http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/1CTrees?authkey=Gv1sRgCN_mpcaEo-DZ9AE&feat=directlink
 * Thinking like an artist questions
 * 1A's Trees:**

Line Shape Color Texture
 * // DESIGNS IN LINE //**
 * Elements of Art we can name and recognize:**

First grade students are reviewing line, shape, and color and combining these elements to create interesting designs. Students can recognize that lines form all the objects that surround us and are the basic building blocks that create shapes and textures in art.

What is a line? Can you point out some basic geometric shapes in your surroundings? Can you place the colors of the rainbow (color wheel) in the correct order? Can you define texture and point out examples of texture in nature and art?
 * Thinking like and Artist Questions:**

http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/1ALineDesigns?feat=directlink
 * All of 1A's Line Designs:**

**All of 1B's Line Designs:** ** http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/1BLineDesigns?feat=directlink <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; white-space: normal;"> All of 1C's Line Designs: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">http://picasaweb.google.com/kalliethornberry/200910091Clinedesign?feat=directlink <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">

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