Teacher: Class:

Keri PyeHumble ISD

Art and Science Connections: Branching

Objectives: The Student will… Use appropriate vocabulary to discuss

the use of line Art TEKS 1b. Design original tree sculpture and

drawings from it. Art TEKS 1b. Recognize a few facts about the life

and work of Van Gogh Art TEKS 3a,b. Describe the intent of their artwork.

Art TEKS 4a..

Vocabulary/Art Concepts: Lines Pattern, Rhythm, Repetition Branching

Artist: Vincent Van Gogh

Materials: PowerPoint on Branching in

Nature Tree branches Tree Sculpture: Small paper bags,

scissors, sharpies, spray watercolor

Observational Drawing: Sharpies for contouring and any other materials to add color

Introduction: Define the scientific term

“branching.”. Show examples from nature (use PowerPoint).

Find different examples of branching in Van Gogh’s artwork (Use PowerPoint or posters).

Procedure:

Create Tree Sculpture1. Do not open paper bag. Starting

at the top edge of the bag, use scissors to cut strips down the length of the bag.

2. Use a sharpie to draw linear patterns in each strip.

3. Hold bag with two hands in the middle of the uncut portion of the bag. Twist the bag to make the trunk. Flatten the bottom of the bag so that the tree can stand on its own.

4. Twist each of the strips to make the tree branches.

5. Use spray watercolor to add color.

Observational Drawings1. Use sharpies and white paper to

create contour drawing of the trees. (Upper levels may try blind contour and cross-contour drawings).

2. Use various materials to add color to the drawings.

Multiple Intelligences other than Visual Intelligence:

Mathematical-logical: create linear patterns on trees

Musical: Play background music, compare rhythms in music to patterns in art

Bodily-Kinesthetic: Students create tree sculpture

Interpersonal: students reflect with each other about their work.

Intra-personal: Students contemplate and wonder how to individualize their artwork.

Linguistic: Students can write a poem or story about their tree

Naturalistic: Students learn about branching in nature.

Bloom’s Taxonomy:Knowledge: Students define branchingComprehension: Students define and give examples of branching in natureApplication: Student produces a 3-D example of branching Analysis: Analyze Van Gogh’s use of branching in his workSynthesis: Create a “branching drawing” from their tree sculptureEvaluation: Compare, critique, and judge Van Gogh’s work. Guide students in critiquing their own work if time allows.

Literature Resources:

Teacher: Class:

Echoes for the Eye: Poems to Celebrate Patterns in Nature

Teacher Resources: Branching in Nature by J. F.

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