Central Idea: Understanding the properties of materials helps us know how to use them. Key concepts: form, connection, function Related concepts: properties, prediction, behaviour Lines of inquiry: The properties of materials Similarities and differences between materials The uses of different materials
Learning experiences :- Properties of materials - introduction to textures - hard, soft,etc Texture board Texture art based on Artists - Jackson Pollock , Mary Oppenheim - textures on every day objects Collage, Eric Carle art, Jackson Pollock, Mary Oppenheim, Ted Harrison
Knock Knock books ' That's not my ....' ( textures , materials )
-Sketching techniques 3D collage work Mobiles – different features of materials Sewing Introduction to watercolours - paintbox, fine brushes ( to use as part of daily class rotation?) HWW – CI-Materials Collage